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Danny Hultzen, LHP, Mariners (Double-A Jackson): 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 12 K.

It's been a strange, but ultimately very good debut for Hultzen. The most polished pitcher in the 2011 draft, Hultzen has had some strange bouts of control issues, but he's yet to really be hittable, as after nine starts for the Generals, he has a 1.78 ERA, 56 strikeouts in 50.2 innings and the Southern League is hitting .146 against him. He might not have the upside of other arms from last year's first round, but he's still on pace to be the first to make an impact in the big leagues.

Others Of Note:

  • Tyler Anderson, LHP, Rockies (Low-A Ashville): 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 6 K. 2011 first-rounder has strung together three good starts since returning to mound; should be at High-A soon.
  • Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies (Double-A Tulsa): 2-for-4, R, RBI. If the Rockies were waiting for consistency before calling him up, he's put together a 12-game hitting streak; .308/.355/.438 in 45 games.
  • Trevor Bauer, RHP, Diamondbacks (Triple-A Reno): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 5 BB, 5 K. After stunning Triple-A debut, the inefficiency continues; just 42 of 89 pitches for strikes.
  • Nick Castellanos, 3B, Tigers (High-A Lakeland): 2-for-4, K. 8-for-12 in last three games and .413/.474/.552 overall; what is there to say? The kid can flat-out rake.
  • Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pirates (High-A Bradenton): 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K. Not many eye-popping outings but consistently good; 2.60 ERA with 46 Ks in 45 innings.
  • Christian Colon, SS/2B, Royals (Double-A Northwest Arkansas): 2-for-3, HR (4), 3 R, RBI, 2 BB. Rebound is one of the better stories of the system this year, and don't be surprised if he ends up the long-term answer at second base; .319/.382/.456 in 43 games.
  • Matt Davidson, 3B, Diamondbacks (Double-A Mobile): 1-for-5, HR (10), R, 3 RBI, K. Has slowed down significantly with 3-for-26 slump; still at .285/.398/.539 in 46 games.
  • Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas): 3-for-5, 2B, 3B, R. 12-for-25 during seven-game hitting streak and .321/.376/.472 overall; getting close to deserving a look, but nowhere to put him.
  • Rogers Kieschnick, OF, Giants (Triple-A Fresno): 4-for-5, 2 HR (13), 2 R, 6 RBI, K. Yes he's 25, and yes the Pacific Coast League is helping him, but this is still a very athletic outfielder putting up big numbers that deserve attention; .333/.407/.656 in 46 games.
  • Mike McDade, 1B, Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire): 2-for-2, 2B, HR (7), R, 2 RBI, BB; 1-for-3, HR (8), R, RBI, K. Knock against him was lack of power for bad body 1B-type, but three home runs in last four games and up to .335/.406/.532 in 43 games.
  • Steven Moya, OF, Tigers (Low-A West Michigan): 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI. 6-foot-7 Dominican is hard to figure out; poor approach, surprisingly little power for his size, but .319/.349/.445 in 30 games.
  • Alex Meyer, RHP, Nationals (Low-A Hagerstown): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 8 K. Best pro start for 2011 first-rounder who has been plagues by inconsistencies; 4.36 ERA but 52 Ks in 43.1 innings.
  • Will Myers, OF, Royals (Triple-A Omaha): 2-for-4, HR (2), R, RBI. Home run is thought to be the longest in the two-year history of Omaha's home park; 10-for-24 with 19 total bases in seven games.
  • Jimmy Nelson, RHP, Brewers (High-A Brevard County): 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 7 K. Last year's second-half breakout has out pitched last year's two first-round picks in the same rotation; 2.13 ERA with 62 Ks in 63.1 innings.
  • Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Royals (Triple-A Omaha) 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 7 K. Still missing bats at Triple-A, and in line for September look.
  • Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Cubs (Triple-A Iowa): 2-for-4, HR (16), R, RBI, K. With nine home runs in his last 15 games, it's beginning to get ridiculous; .355/.420/.710 in 44 games.
  • Andrelton Simmons, SS, Braves (Double-A Mississippi): 4-for-4, 2B, HR (1), R, 2 RBI. At .304/.371/.405 in 37 games he just keeps on hitting, and while errors are not the way to judge defense, just two miscues in 37 games is remarkable.
  • John Stilson, RHP, Blue Jays (High-A Dunedin): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 6 K. Last year's draft injury case has stayed healthy and pitched relatively well; 2.75 ERA with 34 Ks in 39.1 innings.
  • Josh Vitters, 3B, Cubs (Triple-A Iowa): 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, K. Doubles in four straight games and .267/.311/.420 in 42 games; you're guess is as good as mine at this point.
  • Zack Wheeler, RHP, Mets (Double-A Binghamton): 8 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 6 K. Throwing more strikes than ever, and earning praise from scouts for putting it all together; 1.97 ERA with 51 Ks in 45.2 innings and .175 opponent's average.

 

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russel58
5/24
What are the chances Zack Wheeler makes it to the majors this year?
kgoldstein
5/24
Maybe September, but no rush, and he's not on the 40 man.
Vriez10
5/24
I think it has become clear that Nick Castellanos enjoys hitting a baseball.
mhmosher
5/24
KG - Is Trevor Bauer a bit overhyped? I mean there are some serious control issues.
faztradamus
5/24
See Moore, Matt.
mhmosher
5/24
No. I asked about Bauer. I don't recall Moore having control issues in AA and AAA.
faztradamus
5/24
Sorry I went over your head with that one.
mhmosher
5/24
You made a dumb comparison. Probably not the first time.
lemppi
5/24
When you say "poor approach" about Steven Moya, I don't doubt you......however he has cut his K-rate significantly (that might be an understatement).....how does that trend play into "approach"?
ptullar
5/24
John Stilson not Stinson for the Jays.
delatopia
5/25
And Roger Kieschnick, not Rogers, for the Giants.
HankScorpio
5/24
Kevin - Any concerns about Colon's home/road splits? His numbers outside Arvest are still pedestrian, at best. Thanks.
lvhawk
5/24
Anyone know a link to see Will Myer's bomb? Thanks...
sungods7n
5/24
http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=21713417
robbtodd
5/24
http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=21713417
mdickson
5/24
You believe Hultzen makes the bigs before Bauer?
philly604
5/24
That stuck out to me a bit too, but he didn't say the first to make the majors it was "first to make an impact". It's possible that Bauer gets there first - and perhaps even has a higher ulitmate ceiling - but that Hultzen transitions more easily (and SafeCo will help) and make an impact first.
pobothecat
5/24
K --- With Estrada going down, I'd be interested in any Fiers/Thornburg updates and observations you might have. Thanks.
timber
5/24
Myers is so good Kevin decided to award him an extra L!
jdouglass
5/24
Kevin, what is the word on Castellanos' defense? Is the footwork and execution improving at third? Does his most likely future outcome have him playing third in Detroit, moving Cabrera into a DH/1B role along with Fielder? Thanks.