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Niko came back from the DL Friday to finish the regular season on a high-note: 3G | 15 PA | 2-1B/2-2B/0-3B/1-HR/3-RBI/2-R | 1-BB/4-SO | 0SB/0CS | 2E/1DP (as SS) Final regular season stats: 103G | 455PA | .260/.364/.369 | 45RBI/62R | 60-BB/105-SO | 20SB/4CS | 24E/49DP (as SS) Here's wishing Niko and the Kernels great luck in the playoffs! Will be back when they playoffs are finished for a season wrap up.
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Niko is, unfortunately, still on the DL for a groin injury. So, no statistical update this week.
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Buxton's last 23 games as the only 19 year old in the FSL: 105PA - 9EBH - 16BB - 20SO - 17SB - 5CS - .398/.495/.614 Fuhhhhhhhhhhh.............
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On the week: 6G | 22 PA | 5-1B/0-2B/0-3B/0-HR/0-RBI/3-R | 1-BB/6-SO | 2SB/0CS | 1E/0DP (as SS) On the season: 97G | 426PA | .253/.359/.356 | 42RBI/57R | 18SB/4CS | 21E/48DP (as SS)
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Another busy and relatively productive week for Niko. Most notably, Goodrum hit a 3-run homer on Wednesday which ended up being the difference in the Kernels' 7-4 victory over Beloit. Niko also continued his aggressiveness on the base paths, swiping 3 more bases in 4 chances. Strangely, Niko only stole 6 of 9 bases over the first 70 games. Then something flipped in mid July and he has gone 10 for 11 in the past 21 games. Project this stretch over a full season, and you've got a real terror on the base paths. 7G | 33 PA | 6-1B/0-2B/0-3B/1-HR/5-RBI/6R | 5-BB/8-SO | 3SB/1CS | 0E/4DP On the season: 91G | 404PA | .251/.360/.360 | 42RBI/54R | 16SB/4CS | 20E/48DP (as SS)
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It appears young Mr. Buxton may have "figured out" High-A pitching. Check out his last 8 games: 40 PA | 12H (6-1B, 3-3B, 3-HR) | 8-BB 9-SO | .375/.500/.844 Overall A+ line is still a respectable .278/.348/.468 but his current stretch of dominance is remarkable.
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Sorry, was out of town last week - so here's your 2 week update: 9G | 36 PA | 1-1B/3-2B/0-3B/1-HR/2-RBI/4R | 3-BB/11-SO | 2SB/0CS | 3E/5DP On the season: 84G | 371PA | .251/.358/.359 | 37RBI/48R | 13SB/3CS | 20E/44DP
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Per my prediction, Niko got back on track this week by reaching base 16 times over 6 games. Interestingly, Niko nearly doubled his stolen bases on the season with 5 SBs in 6 attempts this week. Not sure what spurred the new found aggressiveness on the base paths, but I love it. Way to go, Niko! On the week: 6G | 29 PA | 10-1B/0-2B/0-3B/0-HR/2-RBI/0R | 6-BB/3-SO | 5SB/1CS | 0E/3DP On the season: 75G | 335PA | .262/.373/.362 | 35RBI/44R | 11SB/3CS | 17E/39DP
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Another pedestrian week for Niko. This is the same kind of slump that he fell into towards the end of last season, which essentially derailed what was a great first 50-60 games. I predict the kid gets it right this week. On the week: 4G | 17 PA | 2-1B/0-2B/0-3B/0-HR/1-RBI/0R | 1-BB/5-SO | 1SB/0CS | 1E/4DP On the season: 69G | 306 PA | .247/.356/.355 | 33RBI/44R | 6SB/2CS | 17E/36DP
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Tough week for Niko, going 2 for 25 over 7 games. This slump took a big bite out of his slash stats. Let's hope he gets the bat going again this week. On the week: 7G | 29 PA | 1-1B/0-2B/1-3B/0-HR/1-RBI/2R | 2-BB/6-SO | 0SB/0CS | 4E/5DP On the season: 65G | 289 PA | .255/.367/.370 | 32RBI/44R | 5SB/2CS | 16E/32DP
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Baseball America article on Byron Buxton
MarcusE replied to Steven Buhr's topic in Twins Minor League Talk
I know this is fun and everything, but the MN sports fan in me needs some pessimism in case Buxton stumbles between here and the HOF. We can't be this excited because then something major will go wrong. Can someone with more knowledge please throw a little water on this fire, please? -
Another steady week for Niko. Only major change is that with the departure of Buxton, Niko has been the primary lead-off hitter, showing the kind of faith this club has in his on-base skills. Cool stat-line of the week, on 6/27 Niko reached base in all 5 of his plate appearances yet he only had 1 hit. That's right, your classic 4 walk game. Also, the on-base streak is now at 18 games which surpasses Niko's previous season-high of 17 consecutive games reaching base. On the week: 5G | 22 PA | 1-1B/3-2B/0-3B/0-HR/1-RBI/7R | 5-BB/5-SO | 0SB/0CS | 0E/3DP On the season: 58G | 260 PA | .275/.388/.394 | 31RBI/42R | 5SB/2CS | 12E/27DP
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Niko's Back! After having a nice MWL All Star game going 1-1 with a walk and 2RBI after replacing Carlos Correa at SS for innings 5-9, Niko got a full weekend of game action. Fun stat, Niko's impressive OBP skills continue as he has reached base via hit or walk in 47 of 53 games this season and has done so in 13 consecutive games. On the week: 4G | 21 PA | 4-1B/1-2B/0-3B/0-HR/1-RBI/2R | 2-BB/7-SO | 0SB/0CS | 1E/5DP On the season: 53G | 238 PA | .279/.387/.393 | 30RBI/35R | 5SB/2CS | 12E/24DP
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First half stats roundup: 49G | 217 PA | .280/.392/.401 | 29RBI/33R | 5SB/2CS | 10E/20DP
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Niko was taken off the DL Saturday night, being cleared to play in Sunday's possible division-clinching game against Peoria. And play he did, going 3-4 with a double, walk, RBI and 3 runs scored. Unfortunately, The Kernel's relief pitching blew a big lead in the 9th and with it ended the team's chances at a first half title. Either way, great to see Niko back in action and wishing him much luck at the MWL All Star Game this Tuesday. Now they'll just have to go out and win the second half!
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Not much of an update this week, as Niko was recovering from last week's concussion and did not see any action. Let's hope he's back soon!
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Niko rightfully was named to the MWL All Star Game this morning. Congratulations and let's hope he is healthy enough to play by then...
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****...with the sorry state of the Twins rotation we could see him as the opening day starter next year
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Scary stuff. Niko being carted off on a stretcher and driven away by on-field ambulance: [video=youtube;iZOON3MMhWo]
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Following up - Niko was place on the DL. Also a illustrative photo of the collision: Goodrum placed on DL, Licon to join Kernels | TheGazette
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Weekly Roundup (5/28-6/2) A good week for Niko with a terrible ending. Last night Niko was carted off the field after a home plate collision and taken to the hospital. He was later diagnosed with a concussion and eased fans minds a bit by tweeting last night, “Hey guys everything has checked out. I’m going to be just fine. Thanks for the well wishes!” Let's pray that everything is okay and Niko is back relatively quickly. Twins fans, unfortunately, know all too well how damaging concussions can be to a player's career. On the week: 6G | 25 PA | 5-1B/1-2B/0-3B/0-HR/6-RBI/2R | 4-BB/7-SO | 1SB/0CS | 1E/5DP On the season: 48G | 212 PA | .270/.382/.388 | 28RBI/30R | 5SB/2CS | 10E/18DP
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Weekly Roundup (5/20-5/27) Very quiet week for Niko, numbers still dropping...Alarmingly, he's hit into double plays in 4 straight games after doing so just twice in the first 38 games. Hitting behind on-base machine Buxton, this is not a good trend. Let's hope Niko gets the ship righted asap and this 2-week stretch of bad baseball will fade away quickly. On the week: 4G | 18 PA | 2-1B/0-2B/1-3B/0-HR/5-RBI/1R | 2-BB/1-SO | 1SB/0CS | 1E/5DP On the season: 42G | 187 PA | .261/.374/.389 | 22RBI/28R | 4SB/2CS | 9E/15DP
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Weekly Roundup (5/13-5/19) Busy week, bad week, numbers dropping... On the week: 8G | 34 PA | 2-1B/4-2B/1-3B/0-HR/4-RBI/1R | 1-BB/9-SO | 0SB/0CS | 1E/4DP On the season: 38G | 169 PA | .270/.385/.397 | 17RBI/27R | 3SB/2CS | 8E/10DP
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I've listened to the pop of that grand slam contact about 10 times, now. It's a true thing of beauty...CRACKKK!
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John Sickels posted a quite complimentary write-up on Niko (and Jorge Polanco) today: Prospect Notes: Niko Goodrum, Jorge Polanco - Minor League Ball "Goodrum is a switch-hitter listed at 6-4, 190. He's gained at least an inch and 20 pounds since high school and may not be done growing. His athleticism really stands out on the field; I felt he was second only to Byron Buxton in terms of quickness and agility in the pre-game workouts. He also has a very strong throwing arm, easily the best I saw during infield drills."
