Saturday, August 26, 2006

System check

CLASS AAA, DURHAM BULLS
International League South
RF Delmon Young has a .320 average, eight home runs and 57 RBIs in 84 games. He's 22-of-26 on steals.
RHP Brian Stokes has been removed from the rotation. He has allowed five hits in three shutout relief appearances. Stokes is 7-7 with a 4.19 ERA.
1B Wes Bankston is hitting .321 in his last 13 games with eight runs scored and six RBIs. He has a .293 average for the season.
LHP Chris Seddon gave up one earned run over six innings to win Thursday. He's 9-7 with a 4.92 ERA.
C Shawn Riggans has a .291 average, 11 home runs and 54 RBIs.
SS Matthew Maniscalco has a .196 average in 17 games.

HIGH-CLASS A, VISALIA OAKS
California League North
C John Jaso is hitting .303 with 22 doubles and seven homers. He's knocked in 48 runs and scored 52.
LHP Jon Barratt has allowed hitters a .235 average. He's 8-6 with a 3.07 ERA.
3B Patrick Cottrell has a .419 average and 13 RBIs in his last 10 games. He has a .264 average this year.
1B Chris Nowak is 15-for-44 with 14 RBIs in his last 11 games. He has a .309 average, 10 home runs and 97 RBIs.
CF Fernando Perez has scored 113 runs in 124 games. He has a .299 average with 69 walks and 125 strikeouts. He's 32-of-47 on steals.

LOW-CLASS A, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN DEVIL RAYS
Midwest League East
RHP Wade Davis threw six shutout innings in a no-decision Friday. He gave up three hits, walked none and struck out eight. He has 158 strikeouts in 139 innings.
RHP Matt Walker is 2-1 with a 1.61 ERA in four August starts. He's 5-4 with a 2.75 ERA this season.
LHP Michael Wlodarczyk lost Friday despite allowing one run over six innings in the second game of a doubleheader. He has 120 strikeouts and 54 walks this year.

SHORT-SEASON A, HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
New York-Penn League McNamara
RHP Jeremy Hellickson allowed one earned run over 6.2 innings Friday, lowering his ERA to 2.00 in 67.2 innings. Hitters have a .191 average against Hellickson, who is 2-3.
RHP Woods Fines threw six shutout innings Wednesday in a no-decision. He's 5-3 with a 2.78 ERA.
CF John Matulia is 7-of-18 in his last four games, pushing his average to .248.

ROOKIE, PRINCETON RAYS
Appalachian League East
CF Desmond Jennings knocked in four runs Wednesday. He has 10 hits in his last seven games.
RHP Tyree Hayes has a 3-0 record and a 2.65 ERA in 34 innings. He's walked eight and struck out 23.
RHP Chris Andujar is 3-4 with a 5.40 ERA.

WAYWARD BISCUITS
Those who strayed from the Rays
RHP Jose Veras has not allowed a run in his last 11 appearances with Class AAA Columbus (Yankees). He's saved 21 games and allowed hitters a .227 average.
2B Fernando Cortez has a .378 average in his last 10 games for Class AAA Omaha (Royals). He's hitting .261 in 57 games.
RHP Carlos Hines put together four straight shutout appearances before Thursday's two-run, two-inning outing at Class AAA Fresno (Giants). He's 2-4 with two saves and a 4.91 ERA.
IF Dan DeMent had three RBIs Friday with Class AAA New Orleans (Nationals), but is hitting only .204 in 13 games.
RF Brian Martin is 0-for-21 since Aug. 7 at Class AAA Memphis (Cardinals). His average has dipped to .239.
RHP John Webb is 6-11 with a 4.51 ERA for Class AAA Memphis (Cardinals). He's allowed 196 hits in 161.2 innings.
RHP Jose Diaz picked up his first win with Class AAA Omaha (Royals) last Sunday. He's 1-3 with a 7.36 ERA in nine appearances.
RHP Travis Minix, by allowing only one run in his last 10 games, has a 2.17 ERA in 38 appearances for Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Phillies).
C Robinson Cancel is slugging .455 and has swiped 28 bases for independent Edinburg. He's hitting .297 with 10 home runs and 52 RBIs.
RHP Willie Glen has 104 strikeouts in 22 starts with independent Gary. He's 9-5 with a 3.91 ERA.
LHP Yorkin Ferreras is 4-6 with a 3.13 ERA at independent San Angelo. He has struck out 65 in 69 innings.

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