This Week in White Sox Minor League Baseball
by larry on Jul 25, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
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This week, we check in with some of the White Sox' draft picks:
- Jared Mitchell OF (1st Rd), Kannapolis: .400/.478/.600. He signed a bit late and then was placed on the DL to ease his way into pro ball so that line is only from six games. Historically, the Sox have pushed their highly drafted advanced position players and Mitchell is a strong candidate for some time with the Dash to close out the season.
- Josh Phegley C (1st Supp. Rd), Kannapolis: .171/.205/.343. The offensive-minded catcher hasn't seen that translate to the pro level yet.
- Trayce Thompson OF (2d Rd): The high schooler out of California hasn't signed yet, though the rumors have been that he will. (Edit: Rumor confirmed: He's signing this weekend and will be on his way to Bristol.) Players who are unsigned at this point usually are going to get above slot if they do sign and that means teams generally won't announce anything until close to the signing deadline.
- David Holmberg LHP (2d Rd), Bristol: 12.2 IP, 13 hits, 8 BB, 9 K. The pick out of Florida HS has held his own so far. The lefty will finish out the year in Bristol and likely will return to a short-season affiliate next year, as well.
- Bryan Morgado LHP (3d Rd): The power lefty out of Tennessee has also not signed and has performed well for the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod League (20 IP, 11 hits, 11 BB, 32 K). As a red shirt sophomore last season, he has a strong option to return to college. His most recent start showed some of the command issues he experienced in his college season.
- Matthew Heidenreich RHP (4th Rd), Bristol: 7 IP, 10 hits, 10 BB, 2 K. This high schooler is having a bit more trouble adjusting. Obviously, that's some serious control issues.
- Kyle Bellamy RHP (5th Rd), Bristol/Kannapolis: 6 IP, 1 hit, 0 BB, 4 K. Would like to see more strikeouts from this college closer but he's been impressive in each of his outings. Could be on a fast track as a polished reliever.
- Justin Collop RHP (6th Rd), Great Falls: 20.2 IP, 14 hits, 14 BB, 15 K. Another guy having trouble with walks, though he's done well to limit the damage.
- Justin Jones LHP (7th Rd): Seems to be up in the air whether he is going to honor his commitment to the University of California.
- Ryan Buch RHP (8th Rd), Great Falls: 4.2 IP, 4 hits, 10 BB, 4 K. One of the least impressive performers so far, having been pulled before completing the inning in two of his six appearances and yet to have a decent outing.
- Matthew Hopps RHP (9th Rd), Great Falls: 6 IP, 11 hits, 5 BB, 7 K. He's kept the ball on the ground very, very well so far and it looks like his hitability is due to bad luck/poor defense more than anything.
- Nick Ciolli OF (10th Rd), Great Falls: .330/.404/.477. He's having no trouble so far for the Voyagers, as one would expect from a good collegiate player.
- J.R. Ballinger RHP (11th Rd), Bristol/Kannapolis/Great Falls: 15.1 IP, 23 hits, 11 hits, 11 K. He's made the tour so far and hasn't been very good. Got beat up in his only performance for Bristol before moving to Kanny where he was smacked around in four appearances. We'll see if Montana agrees with him.
- Kyle Colligan OF (12th Rd), Great Falls: .271/.387/.531. As a four-year college player, one would expect him to be doing this.
- Dan Black 1B (14th Rd), Bristol/Kannapolis: .244/.330/.326. The bat is pretty good. Whether there's a position for him is the real question.
- Dane Williams RHP (15th Rd): Committed to NC State and unlikely to sign.
- Brian Goodwin OF (17th Rd): Will keep his committment to North Carolina. Not to mention his advisor is Boras.
- Brady Shoemaker OF (19th Rd): .418/.464/.633. Leading the Appy League in OPS and has hit safely in all 25 games.
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Morgado looks like the prize
I hope they sign him
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 25, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you have any thoughts on Leighton Pangilinan (40th round).
The kid is pretty big and looks like he’ll have plus power. So far only 1-9 bb/k ratio though in 13 games with Bristol.
I had Forgotten all about Mitchell for at least a week haha.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i find him interesting and i've been watching his line.
of course, he’s going to need to hit because the word is that his defense is bad and unlikely to improve much.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on Jul 25, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, he's got a sweet myspace page
check out this gem:
HEY EVERYBODY MY NAME IZ LEIGHTON PANGILINAN I’M FILIPINO,HAWAIIAN,WHITE MIX AND PROUD OF IT I’M 18 RIGHT NOW 6’2"MORE TO LOVE I GO TO ESKI HIGH IN THE 209…MY THING I DEW 24/7 IZ BASEBALL IM PLAYN IN BRISTOL,VIRGINIA FOR THE CHICAGO WHITESOX ON THE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM TRYN TO FOR FILL MY DREAM TO PLAY IN DA MLB…THEN THERE IS THE MOST AMAZING GIRL I HAVE MET IN MY LIFE KAYCEE DANEILLE GONZALES SHE IS MY LOVE AND WILL ALWAYZ BE FOREVER AND EVER AND THEN THERES DRAWING ITZ SOMETHING I DEW ALSO I ALWAYZ GET IN TROUBLE IN SKOO CUZ I DRAW SO MUCH AND I DON’T TAG I JUS DRAW GRAFFITI ITZ TIGHT HOW IT LOOKS AND JUS DEWN IT I’M A REAL GREAT GUY TO GET TO KNO I TREAT DA LADIES WIT RESPECT DON’T TALK SHIT AND TRY TO BE FRIENDZ WIT EVEREYBODY WHO WILL LET ME AND DATZ HOW I AM LUVN LIFE AND MEETING NEW FRIENDZ WELL DATZ ALMOST EVERYTHING ABOUT ME SO IF U WANNA KNO MORE COME HIT ME UP
by Ryno on Jul 25, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
told u i played ball
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 25, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
awesome
I think I have a new favorite underdog non-prospect
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 25, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
watch out or he might tag your house beeeyooooootch!
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 25, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I found his myspace and added him a couple weeks ago.
The kid is dumb but Im becoming a fan.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I BERIEVE YOU CAN FOR FILL UR DREME TO PLAY IN DA MLB LEI-LEI!!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Jul 25, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's pretty bad, but i don't think that's as bad as what i mentioned a few days ago
about the soccer player (jermain defoe) who, if he could go back in time to any point in history, would want to see the thriller in manilla or mike tyson in his prime.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Jul 25, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Podsednik cf
Ramirez ss
Dye rf
Thome dh
Konerko 1b
Pierzynski c
Quentin lf
Getz 2b
Beckham 3b
Floyd p
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on Jul 25, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
danks on the score right now
saying he’s ready to make the start on monday.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Jul 25, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not sure how tough the competition in the appy league is,
but on any level besides slow pitch softball, that line is ridiculous!
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 25, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is THIS the gamethread?
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Jul 25, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
/tries eating shoe
/wears apple on head
/cries
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 25, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fpoooooooooooooooon!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let Gavin continue dominating the Tigers.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gamethread plz
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love me some Gordo!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what kind of kneeslap operation is this
¡signature!
by billyok on Jul 25, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
chicagopete?
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 25, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not a fun inning.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
POLISH!!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 25, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no gamethread, no gameday audio, this is pissing me off
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rather listen to fox announcers than other teams feed
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
welcome to my weekend.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Jul 25, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was uecker-esque
“ball ripped to Konerko!”
by Craig Grebeck on Jul 25, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else see this quote from fields on white sox facebook update:
—Here’s a great quote from Josh Fields, when asked if he was nervous being a relative newcomer at first base during this perfect game.
“Actually, the only thing I thought yesterday was, ‘Thank God I’m not playing third,’” Fields said.
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
according to this accouncer, every ball that contact is made is "ripped"
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still not for me. fucking smirnoff ice commercial dumb as fuck
Took 3 years to find out about disco demolition night.
by Jackkoho on Jul 25, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, good call
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
by HappyHuman on Jul 25, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any thoughts on the
35th pick, LHP Ryan Crowley?
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Punto
by The_Fan on Jul 25, 2009 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's going to missouri
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on Jul 26, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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