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September 7, 2012

Minor League Update

Games of September 6

by Bradley Ankrom

Another light day with major-league teams traveling and the majority of minor leagues playing post-season baseball. 

Around The Majors

• Rob Brantly, C, Marlins: 1-for-4, 2B, K. Hitting .357/.438/.500 with a pair of doubles in 16 September PA.
• Brett Jackson, CF, Cubs: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, 2 K. Jackson has struck out in 16 of his last 18 games and is hitting .184/.344/.510 over that time; his on-base percentage has been boosted by an uncharacteristically-high walk rate of 14.6%; he owns a 10.1% walk rate in Triple-A this year and 12.4% rate for his minor league career.
• Manny Machado, 3B/SS, Orioles: 0-for-4, K. Only Orioles starter without a hit against the Yankees, drops his season line to .274/.286/.463.
• Josh Stinson, RHP, Brewers: 0.1 IP, H. Stinson’s first big-league appearance of the year after going 11-9 with a 3.16

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