White Sox Minor League Update: Playoff Edition

martinez 0-2, HBP, PO
gilmore 0-3

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_05_wswafa_salafa_1&t=g_box&did=milb

martinez 2-3, SB
gilmore 1-3

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_05_wswafa_salafa_2&t=g_box&did=milb

marrero 1-4, 2B
phegley 2-3, 2B, HR, SF
greene 1-4, HR

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_05_msbaax_biraax_1&t=g_box&did=milb

danks 1-4, K
viciedo 1-4

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_05_gwiaaa_chraaa_1

saladino 2-3, 2B, 2 BB, CS
thompson 1-3, 2 BB, SB
gonzalez 0-5
silverio 0-4

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_05_kanafx_lwdafx_1

wilkins 0-3, BB
blanke 0-3, BB

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_05_bilrok_grfrok_1

danks 1-4, 2B, K
viciedo 0-3, BB

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_06_gwiaaa_chraaa_1&t=g_box&did=milb

martinez 0-6
gilmore 2-6

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_06_wswafa_salafa_1&t=g_box&did=milb

saladino 2-4
silverio 2-4

collop 7 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 HBP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_06_kanafx_lwdafx_1&t=g_box&did=milb

phegley 0-4 (golden sombrero)
greene 0-3

leesman 6 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K
omogrosso 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_06_msbaax_biraax_1&t=g_box&did=milb

wilkins 1-5
blanke 1-5, 2B

reed 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_06_helrok_grfrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

Chicago White Sox
Placed on restricted list: RHP Greg Aquino
Recalled: RHP Carlos Torres
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Torres
Option transferred: RHP Brian Omogrosso (Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: SS Robert Hudson, OF Brandon Short
Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Omogrosso, LHP Randy Williams, C Adam Ricks, 2B Luis Rodriguez

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10239

http://twitter.com/WSDashBaseball/status/23271303722

blanke 2-4

upchurch 6 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_07_helrok_grfrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

martinez 1-4
gilmore 1-4, 2B

santiago 2.1 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_08_kinafa_wswafa_1

wilkins 0-5
blanke 0-3, 2 BB

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_08_grfrok_bilrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

martinez 0-4
gilmore 0-4

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_09_kinafa_wswafa_1

wilkins 0-4

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_09_grfrok_bilrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

http://twitter.com/WSDashBaseball/status/24112406103

short 2-6, HR, HBP, SB
gilmore 3-4, 2B, 2 BB
martinez 1-5, HR, BB, SB

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_10_wswafa_kinafa_1&t=g_box&did=milb

wilkins 0-3
blanke 3-4

reed 2 IP, 0 H. 0 BB, 3 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_10_grfrok_helrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100909&content_id=14479234&vkey=pr_milb&fext=.jsp

always an interesting mix to these. top prospects like mike trout, mike moustakas and eric hosmer are joined by AAA lifers like royce ring and brad eldred.

white sox coaches ernie young (kannapolis) and kirk champion (MiLB pitching coordinator) are on the team’s staff.

wilkins 2-5, 2B
blanke 1-5

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_11_helrok_grfrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

wilkins 0-5
blanke 0-4, BB

upchurch 2.1 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_12_helrok_grfrok_1&t=g_box&did=milb

research on average performances in each league this season.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-minors-in-context-introduction/

Sauer (W 1-0) pitched 8 scoreless innings, 6 Ks

Short 1-3

short 1-4, CS
gilmore 1-4
martinez 2-4

santiago 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2010_09_14_potafa_wswafa_1&t=g_box&did=milb

short 2-5
gilmore 0-2, 3 BB
martinez 1-3, BB

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2010_09_16_wswafa_potafa_1

As a seventh round pick, the White Sox found themselves a steal in Saladino. While he lacks the projection of younger, more "toolsy" talents, few prospects can boast an average skill set across the board and Saladino can. Add to this his professionalism and polish and Saladino projects as a high floor, moderate ceiling talent who is a good bet to land on many White Sox top-10 lists this offseason.

includes video.

http://scoutingthesally.com/2010/09/scouting-report-tyler-saladino-ss-chicago-white-sox/

gilmore 0-4
short 0-4
martinez 1-3

santiago 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&gid=2010_09_17_wswafa_potafa_1&cid=580&t=g_box

fin

Catcher: Tyler Flowers, Chicago White Sox

After hitting .297/.423/.516 across two levels in 2009, Flowers seemed nearly big league-ready, but everything went backward this year. Not only did he scuffle to a .220/.334/.434 mark at Triple-A Charlotte, but his defense, which improved in 2009, went backward again, to the point that many scouts wonder if he could play the position every day in the big leagues. With A.J. Pierzynski hitting free agency in the offseason, the timing of Flowers’ regression couldn’t be any worse.

 Outfield: Jordan Danks, Chicago White Sox

While Danks struggled at Double-A last year, many scouts saw it as a bit of a case of “too much, too soon,” hoping that his explosive showing at Class A ball represented him finally tapping into his tools. After a full season at Triple-A this year while hitting just .245/.312/.373, scouts are no longer hoping, taking a more pessimistic view that his first 40 pro games represent the only time in the past five years (including his time at the University of Texas) that he’s ever lived up to expectations.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12035

http://www.tiburones.net/cmaestro/rosterprofesional.php

one amusing thing i’ve learned recently is that martinez’ nickname is apparently cafecito.

https://twitter.com/tiburones_net/status/24559626305

General manager Ken Williams plans to travel to Glendale, Ariz., this week to observe the start of workouts for White Sox’s team in the Instructional League.

The most notable player participating for the Sox in the Instructional League is outfielder Jared Mitchell, who missed all of the 2010 season while recovering from a season-ending ankle injury suffered in spring training. Mitchell was the Sox’s first-round pick in 2009.

Other top minor-league players participating for the Sox are pitchers Jake Petricka, Addison Reed and Thomas Royse; catchers Miguel Gonzalez,John Phegley and Michael Blanke; infielder Jon Gilmore, and outfielders Brandon Short and Trayce Thompson.

Games start Sept. 27 and run through Oct. 16.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/09/instructional-league-workouts-start-tuesday-for-sox.html

17. Matt Heidenreich, rhp, Bristol White Sox
Age: 19. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 185. Drafted: HS—Lake Elsinore, Calif., ‘09 (4).
 
The White Sox gambled on the 6-foot-5 Heidenreich’s projectable frame and arm speed when they made him a fourth-round pick last year. At that time, he topped out in the low 90s and had no secondary stuff to speak of. Complicating matters, he walked as many as he struck out (12) during his pro debut, which amounted to 16 relief appearances for Bristol.

But Heidenreich impressed Newman, who has managed him the last two years, with his new focus and maturity this season. He goes after hitters, throwing strikes and getting grounders with his 88-91 mph sinker. He made progress with his changeup, which can become an average pitch, but he’ll need to continue to improve his slider.

“As a high school pick, it took him some time to get accustomed to doing this as a career,” Newman said. “But he’s made by far the biggest strides I’ve seen this year. The key is he throws all three pitches for strikes and gets early-contact outs, which allowed him to throw the amount of quality innings he threw this year.”

19. Jacob Petricka, rhp, Bristol White Sox
Age: 22. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 170. Drafted: Indiana State ‘10 (2).
 
The White Sox drafted Petricka in the 38th round out of Faribault (Minn.) High in 2006, but didn’t get their man until four years later as a second-rounder. In between, he had Tommy John surgery during his freshman year at Iowa Western CC and consistently added velocity afterward.

Petricka dominated the Appy League for eight starts, though at 22, he’s the oldest prospect on this list. His fastball sat at 93-96 mph when he started for Bristol, and he hit 98 several times after moving to the bullpen at low Class A Kannapolis. He figures to stay in a relief role because he doesn’t throw enough quality strikes when his delivery gets out of whack, and his curveball and changeup are fringy at best.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2010/2610714.html
 

Chicago White Sox
No. 1 Prospect: Daniel Hudson, RHP (55th overall)
What Was Said: "…a good third starter at best."
Analysis: Obviously, Hudson has been much better than that since his trade to Arizona, but I’m not convinced it will last. The league will obviously catch up to him a bit, but he’s still likely going to exceed that projection.
Two Through Eleven: The team’s two other four-star prospects had nightmare years, as 2009 first-round pick Jared Mitchell missed the entire year due to injury, while catcher Tyler Flowers regressed heavily. In the end, third baseman Brent Morel was too low at sixth, and control issues caught up to power reliever Clevelan Santeliz (seventh) at Triple-A. All in all, it was a bad year down on the farm for the White Sox.
Sleeper: Catcher Miguel Gonzalez collapsed at Low-A with a .218/.260/.276 line, but his defense was still outstanding, as he gunned down half of opposing base stealers.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12069

7. Mike Blanke, c, Great Falls Voyagers (White Sox)
Age: 21. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 220. Drafted: Tampa, ’10 (14).
Blanke stood just 5-foot-9 as a high school junior, but in the course of his college career at Seton Hall, St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC and NCAA Division II Tampa, he grew seven inches. His physical maturity and defensive prowess got him drafted in the 14th round in June, and he would have gone much earlier had clubs had any inkling that he would show plus power, arm strength and receiving skills in his pro debut.

Blanke barrels the ball and uses the whole field. Like any player with long arms, he has holes on the inner half of the plate, but he projects as an average hitter with 15-20 home run pop.

His arm is his best tool and helped him erase a league-leading 35 percent of basestealers. He also committed just four passed balls in 48 games.

“For a big kid, he folds up real nice behind the plate,” Cron said. “He receives great and has a super arm. He swings the bat aggressively. We really got lucky with this pick.”

8. Addison Reed, rhp, Great Falls Voyagers (White Sox)
Age: 21. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 215. Drafted: San Diego State, ‘10 (3).
Reed succeeded Stephen Strasburg as San Diego State’s Friday starter this spring and performed admirably. He served as the Aztecs’ closer in 2009 and settled into a relief role at Great Falls. He was practically untouchable coming out of the pen, allowing just two runs, four walks and seven hits while striking out 35 in 22 innings.

As a reliever, Reed wields two plus pitches in a 91-95 mph fastball and high-70s slider that features sharp, late bite. His fastball has tailing action to his arm side, and batters have a hard time picking up the ball out of his hand. He works all four quadrants of the strike zone and exudes confidence on the mound.

19. Thomas Royse, rhp, Great Falls Voyagers (White Sox)
Age: 21. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 210. Drafted: Louisville, ‘10 (3s).
Royse thrived as Louisville’s Friday-night starter, showcasing a solid three-pitch repertoire, a physical build and a clean delivery. The White Sox popped him with the 114th pick in the draft and inserted him into the Great Falls rotation, where he helped propel the Voyagers to a Pioneer League-leading 47 victories. He pitched just twice after July 30, both times in relief, as he recovered from a strained elbow.

Royse’s fastball sits at 88-90 mph with plus sinking, tailing action, and he locates it to both sides of the plate. He can touch 92 mph but relies more on location and downhill plane than velocity.

With his smooth, repeatable delivery, he has no trouble throwing strikes with his heater or his secondary stuff, which has come a long way in the last year. He flashes a plus slider with tilt in the mid-70s and also has a show-me changeup. He could have a future as a high-leverage reliever or back-of-the-rotation starter.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2010/2610716.html