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  1. Seth Stohs
    More information about "Get To Know: Kernels Infielder Sean Miller"
    However, things weren’t looking real good early in the season. On May 2nd, the 21-year-old infielder was hitting just .171/.188/.237 (.424) through the first 19 games with the Kernels. Not exactly numbers that earn a player a promotion, but when Nick Gordon went on the 7-Day disabled list in Ft. Myers, Miller was called up. In his week with the Miracle, Miller played in four games and hit just .125 (2-16). Gordon came off the DL, and Miller was shipped back to Cedar Rapids. Ironically, some of his baggage arrived in Ft. Myers after Miller returned to Iowa.. Back in Cedar Rapids, things changed. Miller got back to work and the results started showing immediately. “When I got back, I really started to get to work with Jake (Mauer) and Dink (hitting coach Brian Dinkelman), and they’ve really helped me turn things around. Once I started consistently doing it, it just took off for me. Once you get hot and get confident, it’s kind of hard to go back to... crap, which is what I was doing.” In 27 games since returning to the Kernels, Miller has hit an impressive.368/.372/.496 (.868) with nine doubles and three triples. In that time, he has hits in 25 of the 27 games, and he’s been on base in all but one game. Because of it, he finds himself hitting at the top of the Kernels lineup. Drafted in large part due to his ability to play shortstop, he has played all over the diamond for the Kernels already this season. “I’ve gotten used to playing third and second. I’ve played a lot at third this year. This is the first time I’ve ever played there, but I've learned a lot from Jake over there. He’s taught me and showed me different things.” Miller continued regarding the differences between shortstop and the hot corner, “Maybe the spin on the ball. Balls that are smoked and maybe top-spun, you just have to react. You don’t have time. At short, I have time to move my feet. At third it’s taking different angles and getting used to it.” Just one year ago, Miller had completed his junior season at USC-Aiken. He was back home with his family. He assumed he wouldn’t be drafted on Day 1, but he figured there was a really good chance he would be taken sometime on Day 2. “I was expecting to go in the Top 10 (rounds) somewhere, I just didn’t know where, I had no idea.” The draft is always unpredictable. Players may hear all kinds of opinions on where they might be selected. They talk to scouts, but even that doesn’t give them a whole lot of clues. “I met with one Twins scout, one time, in Charlotte, NC, and that’s the only time I talked to them. I got a couple of calls before the tenth (round), but nothing really worked out and all of a sudden I got that call, and it was awesome.” You’ll find that players hoping to be drafted will try to find anything to keep from following the draft too closely (while at the same time fully understanding what’s going on). His advisor was keeping him updated through much of the day, so Miller spent the morning golfing. However, he was at home during much of the draft. “I was playing golf, and then I went home sitting on the couch watching TV. My dad had it (the draft) on in the other room. I was done. I was over it. But then he called me into the room, and I said ‘Wow, I’m glad you called me in here.’” It was appropriate that he was able to share the draft day experience with his father, Steve. When asked who in his life helped him get to where he is today (playing pro ball and finding success), Miller answered very quickly. “I would say my dad. He played pro ball for several years. He’s been around. He knows more than me. He’s helped me prepare for it, to know to expect or not to expect. The highs and lows of playing. He coached me for two years in HS, freshman and sophomore years, and then he was done.” It was time for him just to enjoy watching his son play ball. Steve Miller was San Francisco’s 13th-round pick in 1983 and spent five years in the Giants organization. He spent a couple of years in AAA but fell just short of the big leagues. He was known for his glove and for his defense primarily. Some of the best advice the son has been given by his father? “Don’t get too low, or don’t get to high. If you go 0-20, don’t go out and stay out all night. Still have to treat it like you’re 10-20 or something.” Sean has an older brother who pitched for four years in college. While Sean is listed at about 5-11, his brother stands 6-7. So what were Miller’s goals heading into this season? “I moved up quick last year. I wanted to come in here and do that again, maybe move up at some point. Mainly I just want to get comfortable and show my skills at the plate. I know I can hit. I want to show everyone that I can hit, and I’m starting to. After a rough start, I’m starting to show that I can hit a little bit.” Though he hasn’t walked a lot through his hot stretch, Miller knows that getting on base will be a key skill for him. “For me I’ve got to get on base and run, use my speed. See more pitches. I mean, I can hit a lot of pitches, but hitting pitches that are in my zone is just going to help me so much. I’ll be successful.” But that doesn’t mean he he isn’t continuing to work hard on his defensive skills. “I’m definitely a defensive guy, but I want to show that I can swing the bat too. I’m not just a guy who’s going to get infield singles or bloop balls. I’ve got a little pop.” Miller is talked about as a leader on the team, a real team player on and off of it. He has been active in the Cedar Rapids community already, recently spending time meeting and playing games with elderly. Following each Sunday home game, the Kernels spend a half-hour in the outfield, giving autographs and taking pictures. It’s neat to see how the kids kind of gravitate to Miller. https://twitter.com/twinsdaily/status/737312318518743040 On the field, Miller continues to improve, and it is possible that at some point he could find himself in Ft. Myers for more than just one week.
  2. Seth Stohs
    That's maybe my plan for 2016, but it certainly isn't for 2017. I'd have him star, as a starter, in Chattanooga.
  3. Seth Stohs
    Kiriloff led Plum HS to a state semi-final win this afternoon. He'll play one more high school game, might as well win it, and then start talking to the Twins!
  4. Seth Stohs
    I have him at #1 last week, so I'm OK with this. Ha!
  5. Seth Stohs
    https://twitter.com/ChattLookouts/status/742397628793692161
  6. Seth Stohs
    Here is where you can vote (via Twitter) on the Twins #2 Prospect: Feel free to discuss...
  7. Seth Stohs
    Last week, I posted my updated Midseason Top 40 Twins Prospect rankings here on Twins Daily. The Top 10 came out last Thursday. That morning, I posted a Twitter poll, asking who the Twins top prospect was... Here were the results. I'd like to continue this ranking using the Twins Daily Twitter account as the place to vote. Each vote will be 24 hours in length, and we'll just keep voting. I'll use my personal rankings to determine which four prospects should be included in the next round of voting, though I certainly encourage you to let me know if others should be included instead. Let's have some fun with this and see how many Twins prospects we can rank. I'll update our rankings in this document and I'll include the Twitter link for each round in the forum below. Twins Daily Voters Top Twins Prospect rankings: #1 - Jose Berrios - RHP #2 - Max Kepler - OF #3 - Tyler Jay - LHP #4 - Nick Gordon - SS #5 - Stephen Gonsalves - LHP #6 - Jorge Polanco - IF #7 - Kohl Stewart - RHP #8 - Daniel Palka - OF #9 - Current Vote (see below)
  8. Seth Stohs
    I'll have a story on him later this week from a conversation I had with him when I was in Cedar Rapids. Terrific kid. Speaks nearly fluent English. Very impressive just-turned-21 year old.
  9. Seth Stohs
    Javier's home run was on Saturday and mentioned in that report.
  10. Seth Stohs
    He's a big league hitter, for sure (in my opinion). I think he could handle the offensive side of the game. However until they clear out an infield spot he needs to keep playing every day. It'll clear itself up in the next 6 weeks I'm sure.
  11. Seth Stohs
    He's got four pitches and good control... just hasn't been consistent. I've seen him pitch a few times. Definitely a starter. Just often will have an inning that doesn't go well. But he's got the stuff to be a solid MLB starter, which if you get that from a 2nd rounder, that's great.
  12. Seth Stohs
    From the Twins PR Release: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Neil Ramirez off outright waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez, 27, appeared in 10 games for the Brewers and Chicago Cubs this season, posting a 5.79 ERA (9.1 IP, 6 ER), with eight walks and 13 strikeouts. The Virginia native has appeared in 79 career games, going 4-3, 2.42 ERA (67.0 IP, 18 ER) with 31 walks and 81 strikeouts. Ramirez, who is expected to join the team tomorrow night in Anaheim, will wear uniform number 50. The Twins will make a corresponding move to make room on the 25-man roster prior to their series with the Angels. Additionally, the Twins will transfer Phil Hughes to the 60-day disabled list.
  13. Seth Stohs
    Per Twins PR man Dustin Morse via Twitter: He's spent time with the Cubs in 2014-2016... was recently claimed by the Brewers and pitched just a couple of games with them before being DFAd again. He's 27.
  14. Seth Stohs
    Double-A Chattanooga outfielder Daniel Palka is the Twins minor league Player of the Week for the second time this season...Palka played in seven games for the Lookouts, hitting .320 (8-for-25) with two triples, four home runs, 11 RBI, six walks and eight runs scored...Palka was acquired this off-season from Arizona, in exchange for catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann...Palka has played in 58 games this season, hitting .273 (60-for-220) with nine doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 48 RBI.
  15. Seth Stohs
    Regarding Murray... talking to Jake, he says that Murray is pretty close to what Garver was a couple of years ago. He can hit, but his defense has a ways to go. I could see that just from watching too. But, he does have all the intangibles. Leadership. Hard work, all that. But Garver has worked himself into being a really solid defensive catcher, so I think it's encouraging. The thing is that Murray didn't catch much in college at Georgia Tech, so he's still learning.
  16. Seth Stohs
    The season has passed the two month mark and with All Star games coming in two weeks, we should see more player movement too. Of course, over the next month, the Twins will likely sign 20-25 of their draft picks and place them in the system too. The short-season teams will be starting before the end of the month. It’s a good time of the year. Let’s take a look at the statistical leaders so far in the organization as well as how the teams are situated in their divisions. First, here is how the Twins’ affiliates currently stack up in their leagues. Rochester is 36-22. The Red Wings lead the International League North Division by one game over Scranton/Wilkes Barre (Yankees) and 1.5 games over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies). The Red Wings actually have a 3.5 game advantage over the International League South division leader. Chattanooga is 32-30 after a 6-1 week. The Lookouts are eight games back of Jackson (Mariners) and in 2nd place in the Southern League North Division. The “magic number” to be eliminated from a first-half division title is down to just one despite a terrific 8-2 record in their last ten games. Ft. Myers is 30-31. The Miracle are 4.5 games back of Bradenton (Pirates) in the Florida State League South Division. They have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Their ‘elimination number’ for the first half is down to five.. Cedar Rapids is 33-28. A 2-4 week has pushed the Kernels into a tie for second place with Clinton (Mariners), 1.5 games back of Peoria (Cardinals) in the Midwest League Western division. The top two teams in each division in each half get a playoff berth. Image courtesy of Seth Stohs (Kernels players sign after home games on Sundays) The season has passed the two month mark and with All Star games coming in two weeks, we should see more player movement too. Of course, over the next month, the Twins will likely sign 20-25 of their draft picks and place them in the system too. The short-season teams will be starting before the end of the month. It’s a good time of the year. Let’s take a look at the statistical leaders so far in the organization as well as how the teams are situated in their divisions. First, here is how the Twins’ affiliates currently stack up in their leagues. Rochester is 36-22. The Red Wings lead the International League North Division by one game over Scranton/Wilkes Barre (Yankees) and 1.5 games over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies). The Red Wings actually have a 3.5 game advantage over the International League South division leader. Chattanooga is 32-30 after a 6-1 week. The Lookouts are eight games back of Jackson (Mariners) and in 2nd place in the Southern League North Division. The “magic number” to be eliminated from a first-half division title is down to just one despite a terrific 8-2 record in their last ten games. Ft. Myers is 30-31. The Miracle are 4.5 games back of Bradenton (Pirates) in the Florida State League South Division. They have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Their ‘elimination number’ for the first half is down to five.. Cedar Rapids is 33-28. A 2-4 week has pushed the Kernels into a tie for second place with Clinton (Mariners), 1.5 games back of Peoria (Cardinals) in the Midwest League Western division. The top two teams in each division in each half get a playoff berth. With that, let’s look at the minor league statistical leaderboard (through games on Saturday, June 11).. THE HITTERS (Rate numbers- minimum 136 plate appearances) Plate Appearances - Leonardo Reginatto (259), Kennys Vargas (257), Zach Granite/Daniel Palka (252), James Beresford (250), Dalton Hicks (249), Zander Wiel (246), Chris Paul (241). Batting Average - Jorge Polanco (.322), Luis Arraez (.316, LaMonte Wade (.309), Leonardo Reginnato (.302), James Beresford (.297), Nick Gordon (.290) On-Base Percentage - LaMonte Wade (.433), Jorge Polanco (.380), Luis Arraez/James Beresford (.378), AJ Murray (.368), Leonardo Reginatto (.363), Travis Harrison (.362), Daniel Palka (.353). Slugging Percentage - Daniel Palka (.545), Jorge Polanco (.512), Adam Brett Walker (.465), AJ Murray (.448), Luis Arraez (.441), LaMonte Wade (.436), Zander Wiel (.411). OPS - Daniel Palka (.899), Jorge Polanco (.892), LaMonte Wade (.869), Luis Arraez (.818), Travis Harrison (.760), Adam Brett Walker (.753), Zander Wiel (.751), Edgar Corcino (.749). Hits - Leonardo Reginatto (70), James Beresford (65), Zach Granite (64), Daniel Palka (60), Dalton Hicks (59), LaMonte Wade (58), Travis Harrison (57), five with 56. Doubles - AJ Murray/Luis Arraez (14), Dalton Hicks/JJ Fernandez (13), Travis Harrison/Zander Wiel/Chris Paul/Joe Maloney (12), Leonardo Reginatto/Mitch Garver (11), three with 10. Triples - Max Kepler (6), Jorge Polanco (5), Zander Wiel/Rafael Valera/Edgar Corcino/Logan Wade/Ryan Walker (4), Eight with 3. Home Runs - Daniel Palka (15), Adam Brett Walker (13), Kennys Vargas (8), Byron Buxton/AJ Murray (6), Trey Vavra/Alex Real (5), Seven with 4. Runs Scored - James Beresford (39), Zach Granite (35), Daniel Palka/LaMonte Wade/Luis Arraez (32), Five with 30. RBI - Daniel Palka (48), Kennys Vargas (41), Zander Wiel/AJ Murray (32), Adam Brett Walker (30), Mitch Garver (29), Dalton Hicks/Travis Harrison (28), LaMonte Wade (27). SB - Zach Granite (27), Wilfredo Tovar (18), Nick Gordon (9), TJ White (7), Travis Harrison/Edgar Corcino/Ryan Walker/Chad Christensen/Darin Mastroianni (6), Seven with 5. THE STARTING PITCHERS (Rate number - minimum 47.0 innings) Innings Pitched: Jason Wheeler (82.2), DJ Baxendale (78.0), Aaron Slegers (70.1), Logan Darnell/David Hurlbut (66.2), Randy LeBlanc/Felix Jorge (66.0). ERA: Randy LeBlanc (1.23), Felix Jorge (1.64), Stephen Gonsalves (1.93), Jason Wheeler (2.07), Tyler Jay (2.18), Sam Clay (2.43) Kohl Stewart (2.88). WHIP: Randy LeBlanc (0.89), Stephen Gonsalves (0.923), Felix Jorge (0.924), Jason Wheeler (1.00), Cody Stashak (1.107),Tyler Jay (1.110), DJ Baxendale (1.13), Kohl Stewart (1.15). K/9: Jose Berrios (9.6), Sam Clay (9.4), Tyler Jay (9.2), Stephen Gonsalves (8.6), Miles Nordgren (8.3),Kohl Stewart (7.9), Jason Wheeler (7.6), Cody Stashak (7.4). BB/9: Felix Jorge (1.4),Jason Wheeler (1.6), DJ Baxendale (1.7), David Hurlbut (1.8), Randy LeBlanc/Cody Stashak (1.9), Andrew Albers (2.2), Miles Nordgren (2.4). K: Jason Wheeler (70), Tyler Jay (59), Stephen Gonsalves/Tyler Jay/Sam Clay (58), Felix Jorge (55), Kohl Stewart (52), Jose Berrios (51), Aaron Slegers (48), Cody Stashak/Miles Nordgren (46). Wins: Randy LeBlanc (6-3), Logan Darnell (6-5), DJ Baxendale (6-6), Five with 5. THE RELIEF PITCHERS (Rate numbers - minimum 24 inning, less than 2 starts) Innings Pitched: Marcus Walden (34.2), Jake Reed (34.1),Trevor Hildenberger (30.1), Raul Fernandez (30.0), Luke Bard (29.1), Mike Theofanopoulos (29.0), Todd Van Steensel (28.2), Alex Wimmers (28.1), Corey Williams (28.0). ERA: Trevor Hildenberger (0.89), Kuo Hua Lo (1.04), Nick Anderson (1.08), JT Chargois (1.12), Luke Westphal (1.75), Mike Theofanopoulos (1.86).. WHIP: Nick Anderson (0.60), Trevor Hildenberger (0.82), JT Chargois (0.96), Mike Theofanopoulos (1.069), Brandon Peterson (1.074), John Curtiss (1.12). K/9: JT Chargois (12.8), Mike Theofanopoulos (12.7), Luke Westphal (12.3), Nick Anderson (12.2), John Curtiss (12.1), CK Irby (10.1), Brandon Peterson (9.7). BB/9: Trevor Hildenberger (0.9), Nick Anderson (1.4), Brandon Peterson/Raul Fernandez (2.7), Alex Wimmers (2.9). K: Mike Theofanopoulos (41), Jake Reed/John Curtiss/Luke Westphal (35), Nick Anderson/JT Chargois (34), Jake Reed (31), Brandon Peterson/Trevor Hildenberger (29), Luke Bard (28). Saves: JT Chargois/Trevor Hildenberger (11), Nick Anderson/Alex Wimmers/Marcus Walden (4), Four with 3. View full article
  17. Seth Stohs
    More information about "Twins Minor League Leaderboard (Through Games 6/11)"
    With that, let’s look at the minor league statistical leaderboard (through games on Saturday, June 11).. THE HITTERS (Rate numbers- minimum 136 plate appearances) Plate Appearances - Leonardo Reginatto (259), Kennys Vargas (257), Zach Granite/Daniel Palka (252), James Beresford (250), Dalton Hicks (249), Zander Wiel (246), Chris Paul (241). Batting Average - Jorge Polanco (.322), Luis Arraez (.316, LaMonte Wade (.309), Leonardo Reginnato (.302), James Beresford (.297), Nick Gordon (.290) On-Base Percentage - LaMonte Wade (.433), Jorge Polanco (.380), Luis Arraez/James Beresford (.378), AJ Murray (.368), Leonardo Reginatto (.363), Travis Harrison (.362), Daniel Palka (.353). Slugging Percentage - Daniel Palka (.545), Jorge Polanco (.512), Adam Brett Walker (.465), AJ Murray (.448), Luis Arraez (.441), LaMonte Wade (.436), Zander Wiel (.411). OPS - Daniel Palka (.899), Jorge Polanco (.892), LaMonte Wade (.869), Luis Arraez (.818), Travis Harrison (.760), Adam Brett Walker (.753), Zander Wiel (.751), Edgar Corcino (.749). Hits - Leonardo Reginatto (70), James Beresford (65), Zach Granite (64), Daniel Palka (60), Dalton Hicks (59), LaMonte Wade (58), Travis Harrison (57), five with 56. Doubles - AJ Murray/Luis Arraez (14), Dalton Hicks/JJ Fernandez (13), Travis Harrison/Zander Wiel/Chris Paul/Joe Maloney (12), Leonardo Reginatto/Mitch Garver (11), three with 10. Triples - Max Kepler (6), Jorge Polanco (5), Zander Wiel/Rafael Valera/Edgar Corcino/Logan Wade/Ryan Walker (4), Eight with 3. Home Runs - Daniel Palka (15), Adam Brett Walker (13), Kennys Vargas (8), Byron Buxton/AJ Murray (6), Trey Vavra/Alex Real (5), Seven with 4. Runs Scored - James Beresford (39), Zach Granite (35), Daniel Palka/LaMonte Wade/Luis Arraez (32), Five with 30. RBI - Daniel Palka (48), Kennys Vargas (41), Zander Wiel/AJ Murray (32), Adam Brett Walker (30), Mitch Garver (29), Dalton Hicks/Travis Harrison (28), LaMonte Wade (27). SB - Zach Granite (27), Wilfredo Tovar (18), Nick Gordon (9), TJ White (7), Travis Harrison/Edgar Corcino/Ryan Walker/Chad Christensen/Darin Mastroianni (6), Seven with 5. THE STARTING PITCHERS (Rate number - minimum 47.0 innings) Innings Pitched: Jason Wheeler (82.2), DJ Baxendale (78.0), Aaron Slegers (70.1), Logan Darnell/David Hurlbut (66.2), Randy LeBlanc/Felix Jorge (66.0). ERA: Randy LeBlanc (1.23), Felix Jorge (1.64), Stephen Gonsalves (1.93), Jason Wheeler (2.07), Tyler Jay (2.18), Sam Clay (2.43) Kohl Stewart (2.88). WHIP: Randy LeBlanc (0.89), Stephen Gonsalves (0.923), Felix Jorge (0.924), Jason Wheeler (1.00), Cody Stashak (1.107),Tyler Jay (1.110), DJ Baxendale (1.13), Kohl Stewart (1.15). K/9: Jose Berrios (9.6), Sam Clay (9.4), Tyler Jay (9.2), Stephen Gonsalves (8.6), Miles Nordgren (8.3),Kohl Stewart (7.9), Jason Wheeler (7.6), Cody Stashak (7.4). BB/9: Felix Jorge (1.4),Jason Wheeler (1.6), DJ Baxendale (1.7), David Hurlbut (1.8), Randy LeBlanc/Cody Stashak (1.9), Andrew Albers (2.2), Miles Nordgren (2.4). K: Jason Wheeler (70), Tyler Jay (59), Stephen Gonsalves/Tyler Jay/Sam Clay (58), Felix Jorge (55), Kohl Stewart (52), Jose Berrios (51), Aaron Slegers (48), Cody Stashak/Miles Nordgren (46). Wins: Randy LeBlanc (6-3), Logan Darnell (6-5), DJ Baxendale (6-6), Five with 5. THE RELIEF PITCHERS (Rate numbers - minimum 24 inning, less than 2 starts) Innings Pitched: Marcus Walden (34.2), Jake Reed (34.1),Trevor Hildenberger (30.1), Raul Fernandez (30.0), Luke Bard (29.1), Mike Theofanopoulos (29.0), Todd Van Steensel (28.2), Alex Wimmers (28.1), Corey Williams (28.0). ERA: Trevor Hildenberger (0.89), Kuo Hua Lo (1.04), Nick Anderson (1.08), JT Chargois (1.12), Luke Westphal (1.75), Mike Theofanopoulos (1.86).. WHIP: Nick Anderson (0.60), Trevor Hildenberger (0.82), JT Chargois (0.96), Mike Theofanopoulos (1.069), Brandon Peterson (1.074), John Curtiss (1.12). K/9: JT Chargois (12.8), Mike Theofanopoulos (12.7), Luke Westphal (12.3), Nick Anderson (12.2), John Curtiss (12.1), CK Irby (10.1), Brandon Peterson (9.7). BB/9: Trevor Hildenberger (0.9), Nick Anderson (1.4), Brandon Peterson/Raul Fernandez (2.7), Alex Wimmers (2.9). K: Mike Theofanopoulos (41), Jake Reed/John Curtiss/Luke Westphal (35), Nick Anderson/JT Chargois (34), Jake Reed (31), Brandon Peterson/Trevor Hildenberger (29), Luke Bard (28). Saves: JT Chargois/Trevor Hildenberger (11), Nick Anderson/Alex Wimmers/Marcus Walden (4), Four with 3.
  18. Seth Stohs
    However neither of them had any experience above Low A ball, so I don't really think that the Twins shouldn't get some of the credit at least for Liriano, but I'd also say for Santana.
  19. Seth Stohs
    This thread is a good illustration of how quickly fandom can turn on a guy... though I guess we knew that... I mean we know a guy can be a Hall of Fame caliber guy for a decade and people can turn, so why not a top relief pitching prospect after one whole outing.
  20. Seth Stohs
    The draft is complete, 40 rounds in the books. The Twins selected 42 players, and now over the next month (by July 15), they will attempt to sign anywhere from 20 to 30 of them and put them into the minor league system. There was plenty of action in the system as all four full-season affiliates played on Saturday night. On Saturday morning, the DSL Twins played and lost 16-11 in ten innings. Antonio Tovar went 3-6 with his first professional home run. Wander Javier went 2-5 with a walk and his second home run (two games in a row). Check out the Day 3 Draft Picks with some notes on most of them. Image courtesy of Seth Stohs (photos of Ryan Eades, Ryan Walker) The draft is complete, 40 rounds in the books. The Twins selected 42 players, and now over the next month (by July 15), they will attempt to sign anywhere from 20 to 30 of them and put them into the minor league system. There was plenty of action in the system as all four full-season affiliates played on Saturday night. On Saturday morning, the DSL Twins played and lost 16-11 in ten innings. Antonio Tovar went 3-6 with his first professional home run. Wander Javier went 2-5 with a walk and his second home run (two games in a row). Check out the Day 3 Draft Picks with some notes on most of them. Here is Saturday night’s Minor League update. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 6, Toledo 5 Box Score Jose Berrios was back on the mound on Saturday and started out great. Through six innings he gave up just one run on three hits and a walk. However, after getting the first two outs of the seventh inning, he gave up a single, walked a batter, another single and back-to-back doubles before Sean Burnett came in to get out of the inning. Berrios’s final line? In 6.2 innings, he gave up five runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck out five. Burnett got out of the seventh and then pitched a perfect eighth inning as well. Alex Wimmers came on for the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He struck out one in a perfect inning to record his fourth save of the year. Adam Brett Walker got things going in style in the second inning. His thirteenth home run of the year gave the Red Wings a 3-0 lead. He went 2-4 in the game. Logan Schafer was also 2-4. Kennys Vargas (10), Jorge Polanco (7) and John Ryan Murphy (5) each added a double for the Red Wings. CHATTANOOGA CHATTER Chattanooga 8, Tennessee 1 Box Score It was a collective effort by the Lookouts in this win on Saturday night. It started with a strong start. Ryan Eades threw six shutout innings. He gave up just three hits, walked none and struck out five to improve to 3-2. Luke Westphal threw two scoreless innings. He gave up one hit, walked one and struck out one. Mike Strong gave up a run in the ninth. Ryan Walker was the Twins 18th-round draft pick in 2013 out of Texas-Arlington. He hit one home run for Elizabethton after signing. One Saturday night he hit his second professional home run. He went 2-4 with his first double and first home run. Travis Harrison was 3-5 with his 12th double and sixth home run. Mitch Garver went 2-3 with two walks. Zach Granite went 2-5 and stole his 27th base. Leonardo Reginnato went 2-5 with his 11th double. Engelb Vielma went 1-3 and is now hitting .323 with the Lookouts. MIRACLE MATTERS Ft. Myers 1, Brevard County 2 Box Score Randy Rosario was on the hill for the Miracle on Saturday night and put together a very strong outing. The left-hander gave up one run on seven hits over 6.2 innings. He walked one and struck out four. Brian Gilbert struck out three in 1.1 scoreless innings. He gave up one hit and walked one. Nick Gordon went 2-4 and stole his ninth base of the year. TJ White was also 2-4. The Miracle had just five hits in the game. Chris Paul added two walks. Todd Van Steensel pitched a scoreless ninth inning. However, in the tenth inning, he walked two and had a throwing error and the winning (or for the Miracle, the losing) run scored on a passed ball. KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 6, Peoria 7 Box Score For the Kernels, it was all about the top of the first inning. Sean MIller led off with a double. Later, AJ Murray hit a two-run double. Then JJ Fernandez and Kevin Garcia each had an RBI double. Finally, Jermaine Palacios drove in two runs with a double. The Kernels had a 6-0 lead before even going out to play some defense. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to do much the rest of the game. Brad Hartong went 2-4. Eduardo Del Rosario started. He gave up three runs on six hits in 4.1 innings. He walked two, hit one and struck out three. Williams Ramirez came in and struggled some. In 2.2 innings he gave up four runs on two hits, two walks and a hit batter. Mike Theofanopoulos gave up a hit, but struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning. TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – Ryan Eades, Chattanooga Lookouts Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Ryan Walker, Chattanooga Lookouts SUNDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS Toledo @ Rochester (12:35 p.m. CST) - LHP Logan Darnell Chattanooga @ Tennessee (1:05 CST) - LHP David Hurlbut Ft. Myers @ Lakeland (3:00 CST) – LHP Stephen Gonsalves Cedar Rapids @ Peoria (5:00 CST) – RHP Dereck Rodriguez Please feel free to ask any questions and discuss Saturday games. View full article
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    Here is Saturday night’s Minor League update. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 6, Toledo 5 Box Score Jose Berrios was back on the mound on Saturday and started out great. Through six innings he gave up just one run on three hits and a walk. However, after getting the first two outs of the seventh inning, he gave up a single, walked a batter, another single and back-to-back doubles before Sean Burnett came in to get out of the inning. Berrios’s final line? In 6.2 innings, he gave up five runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck out five. Burnett got out of the seventh and then pitched a perfect eighth inning as well. Alex Wimmers came on for the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He struck out one in a perfect inning to record his fourth save of the year. Adam Brett Walker got things going in style in the second inning. His thirteenth home run of the year gave the Red Wings a 3-0 lead. He went 2-4 in the game. Logan Schafer was also 2-4. Kennys Vargas (10), Jorge Polanco (7) and John Ryan Murphy (5) each added a double for the Red Wings. CHATTANOOGA CHATTER Chattanooga 8, Tennessee 1 Box Score It was a collective effort by the Lookouts in this win on Saturday night. It started with a strong start. Ryan Eades threw six shutout innings. He gave up just three hits, walked none and struck out five to improve to 3-2. Luke Westphal threw two scoreless innings. He gave up one hit, walked one and struck out one. Mike Strong gave up a run in the ninth. Ryan Walker was the Twins 18th-round draft pick in 2013 out of Texas-Arlington. He hit one home run for Elizabethton after signing. One Saturday night he hit his second professional home run. He went 2-4 with his first double and first home run. Travis Harrison was 3-5 with his 12th double and sixth home run. Mitch Garver went 2-3 with two walks. Zach Granite went 2-5 and stole his 27th base. Leonardo Reginnato went 2-5 with his 11th double. Engelb Vielma went 1-3 and is now hitting .323 with the Lookouts. MIRACLE MATTERS Ft. Myers 1, Brevard County 2 Box Score Randy Rosario was on the hill for the Miracle on Saturday night and put together a very strong outing. The left-hander gave up one run on seven hits over 6.2 innings. He walked one and struck out four. Brian Gilbert struck out three in 1.1 scoreless innings. He gave up one hit and walked one. Nick Gordon went 2-4 and stole his ninth base of the year. TJ White was also 2-4. The Miracle had just five hits in the game. Chris Paul added two walks. Todd Van Steensel pitched a scoreless ninth inning. However, in the tenth inning, he walked two and had a throwing error and the winning (or for the Miracle, the losing) run scored on a passed ball. KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 6, Peoria 7 Box Score For the Kernels, it was all about the top of the first inning. Sean MIller led off with a double. Later, AJ Murray hit a two-run double. Then JJ Fernandez and Kevin Garcia each had an RBI double. Finally, Jermaine Palacios drove in two runs with a double. The Kernels had a 6-0 lead before even going out to play some defense. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to do much the rest of the game. Brad Hartong went 2-4. Eduardo Del Rosario started. He gave up three runs on six hits in 4.1 innings. He walked two, hit one and struck out three. Williams Ramirez came in and struggled some. In 2.2 innings he gave up four runs on two hits, two walks and a hit batter. Mike Theofanopoulos gave up a hit, but struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning. TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – Ryan Eades, Chattanooga Lookouts Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Ryan Walker, Chattanooga Lookouts SUNDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS Toledo @ Rochester (12:35 p.m. CST) - LHP Logan Darnell Chattanooga @ Tennessee (1:05 CST) - LHP David Hurlbut Ft. Myers @ Lakeland (3:00 CST) – LHP Stephen Gonsalves Cedar Rapids @ Peoria (5:00 CST) – RHP Dereck Rodriguez Please feel free to ask any questions and discuss Saturday games.
  22. Seth Stohs
    See the first sentence of today's article.
  23. Seth Stohs
    Matt Jones went to the same secondary school as Red Wings infielder Stephen Wickens.
  24. Seth Stohs
    Makes it much more difficult to track when the MLB Draft Tracker isn't working, especially for me who is kind of a stickler on spelling names correctly.
  25. Seth Stohs
    I know this isn't a Twins story, but the article in the Fargo Forum is interesting. Travis Hafner, the Sykeston, ND, native who spent a decade in the big leagues, was inducted into the ND Hall of Fame. In the article, he discusses memories of playing against the Twins and much more. It's worth the read. http://www.inforum.com/sports/4052133-nd-hall-famer-hafner-exceeded-expectations-major-league-baseball#.V1wIjHcPk7w.twitter
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