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Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Minor League Round-up
Salt Lake Stingers (AAA)
The Stingers are off to a blazing start, going 10-2 in the first weeks of the PCL season. Brian Specht has carried over his hot spring into the start of the season, hitting .359/.432/.651. Rob Quinlan has also started the season strong and leads the club in RBI (9) and total bases (25).
One of the most intriguing prospects at Salt Lake, hard-throwing right-hander Bobby Jenks, hasn't gotten off to quite as hot a start. In his 3 starts he's posted an 8.03 ERA and has allowed 19 hits in just 12 innings of work. There is a silver lining for Jenks, as he has strikeouts and just 6 walks so far. Matt Hensley has been dominate in a relief role thus far, posting a 0.82 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 11 innings.
Arkansas Travelers (AA)
The Travs have also started strong (8-4), thanks to several of the Angel's top prospects, including Casey Kotchman, Dallas McPherson, Jeff Mathis, and Ervin Santana. Mathis (.341/.400/.537) has powered the offense with 2 homeruns and 7 RBI. Kotchman hasn't been far behind, putting up .298/.389/.447 while showing extraordinary patience at the plate.
The starting pitching has been especially impressive for the Travs. Tim Bittner is 2-0 in two starts with a miniscule 0.77 ERA. Eric Cyr has been even better in his two starts, sporting a 0.71 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 12.2 innings. Jake Woods, Rich Fischer, and Mike Brunet have also been impressive in starting roles.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A)
The Quakes have started the California League season well, going 6-4. The offence has been led by 2B Erick Aybar who is hitting .436/.488/.718 in the first 10 games. C Michael Napoli leads the team with 3 homeruns and 10 RBI, and Adam Pavkovich is hitting .417. Joe Saunders has gotten off to a good start on the mound, going 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 11 K's in 11 innings.
Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low A)
The Kernels have jumped right to the top of the Mid West League, going 7-4 to start the season. The Angels first-round pick, SS Brandon Wood, has stumbled out of the gate in 2004. He is hitting only .216, but he is tied for the club lead in HR (2) and RBI (11). Michel Simard has been untouchable in his first two starts, throwing 10.2 innings while striking-out 16.
The Angels minor-league affiliates have started the season with a combined record of 31-14. That's pretty damn hot.
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