Jaye Chapman, RHP, Cubs: ND, 1.0 IP, 0 H, 2 K. Three strikeouts and zero hits allowed through his first two major-league innings; was the only Cubs pitcher to escape without allowing a base runner in Chicago’s 9-1 loss to Washington.
Adam Eaton, CF, Diamondbacks: 2-for-5. Starts his major-league career off with back-to-back two-hit games; hitting .364 through his first 11 AB.
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Leandro Castro: How does a guy who hits ten homers a year in the minors and with poor on-base skills rate as a decent fourth outfielder option (unless he provides solid defence and strong base-running/stealing skills)?
A also appreciate the additions of prospects who've reached the majors, but don't think guys like Matt Moore and Addison Reed, who've been in MLB all year, belong here. It's much more appropriate for recent call-ups like Eaton, Jeffers, Machado, Miller, Peralta.
Castro has improved in each of the last couple of years and is still young enough to take another step forward.
The mental criteria I'm using when I'm going through the major league boxes is, "is this guy rookie eligible?" but I'll open it up for other suggestions. This is still very much a work in progress.
I think with something like this more is better. If I want to skip the Reed and Moore comments, I can, but it is nice for those who want to read them. Your rookie eligible criteria is fine.
I agree with others' positive comments on the new format.
I'd also like to add: Thanks for getting this out early in the day.
If the new plan for the Minor League Update results in high-quality pieces 5 days a week, published early in the day, I think that would be an improved product, notwithstanding the loss of talent.
I knew Dylan Bundy was talented, maybe too talented for his level. But I had not realized he started pitching lefty, just to even things out. Very impressive, eh?
Fantastic debut, Bradley! Love the inclusion of rookie eligible players in the majors. That's a great way to track call-ups, which is great for September.
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Brad,
1. Very cool that you responded so quickly to split up the majors and minors.
2. I didn't expect it, but it really is better this way!
Thanks!
I agree. I really like a quick hit on some of the big leaguers. Nice touch.