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5/13/2016
Realmuto Slugs Marlins Past Braves
Miami Marlins (15-14) 4 @ Atlanta Braves (16-14) 3
Atlanta, GA - When Brett Anderson visualized his start Friday night, I highly doubt he pictured giving up a leadoff HR to Adeiny Hechevarria & a 2 run double to JT Realmuto in the 1st inning but that's what happened. Anderson got off to what you might call a rocky start. Surrendering 3 hits with 1 being a homer & 2 walks to give Miami a 3-0 lead right off the bat. Hechevarria has 3 HRs this season, 2 of them have come against Atlanta. The Braves attempted to claw their way back just couldn't capitalize enough with runners in scoring position. They got 1 back in the bottom of the 2nd on a wild pitch but Miami responded with a solo shot by JT Realmuto. The Marlins traded for Kevin Plawecki of the Mets because Realmuto had been struggling. It appears that extra shot of motivation has worked for the young catcher. The Braves would try to slowly claw their way back with Christian Bethancourt hitting a sac fly to score a runner in the bottom of the 6th, then Nick Markakis (who went 4-4) singled home a 3rd run but the Braves could never get that final hit so even though they out hit Miami 13-7 they fell 4-3. Tomorrow Atlanta sends rookie AJ Cole to the mound again to face Marlins lefty Brad Hand.
WP: Henderson Alvarez (2-2) 6.2 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 K
LP: Brett Anderson (2-2) 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
S: Steve Cishek (9) 1.0 IP, H, 2 K
2nd Pick Scouting
Each game I am posting a scouting report of a guy that I am considering for my top 5 picks. All ratings are from my scout Brian Bridges
SS Dansby Swanson | Bats: Right | Age 22 | 6'0" 170 lbs | 63 POT
Contact: 30/50 | Gap Power: 30/55 | HR Power: 30/45 | Eye/Discipline: 40/60 | Avoid K's: 35/50
Infield Range: 70 | Infield Error: 65 | Infield Arm: 60 | Turn DP: 60 | Second Base: 60 | Shortstop: 55
Speed: 55 | Stealing: 45 | Baserunning: 60
Brian Bridges Thoughts: Probably won't top any prospect lists, but should be under discussion for the next tier down. Not quite an elite prospect, but close. Projects to be a .270 hitter. Finds the sweet spot every so often, but don't count on him for more than 10 a year. Very good at fighting bat pitches and getting something to hit. He might never win a fielding award, but he's been okay at shortstop defensively throughout his career. He's an average runner who runs better after he's under way. Cherishes his privacy and can't wait to leave after the game.
My Thoughts: The Vandy grad was drafted 15th overall last season by the Miami Marlins but the 2 sides were unable to come to an agreement. Since then his stock has gone down dropping from a 79 POT to 63. Still there is a lot of talent here but not sure if it is 2nd round worthy. He has very good plate discipline & is a very good defender so if he is still sitting there 3rd or 4th I might have to grab him. He is considered an easy signing but wants $2.2M as a bonus. Don't think he's worth that honestly
Minor League Review
Gwinnett (22-14) 5 @ Indianapolis (21-15) 2
- 5 game win streak
- 1B Conrad Gregor 1-5, 2B(6), 2 RBI(24) --> Only 1 hit??? Send him down!
- C Chris O'Dowd 2-2, R, 2 BB (.417)
Mobile (21-14) 9 @ Mississippi (20-15) 2
- CF Matt Lipka 3-4, RBI(11), BB (.318)
- LF Braxton Davidson 2-4, 2B(2) (.412)
- RF Conner Oliver 2-3, 2B(7), HR(6), RBI(24), R (.293)
Frederick (18-17) 12 @ Carolina (16-19) 1
- LF Jordan Paroubeck 3-4, RBI(7) (.611) ---> 7 RBI's in 3 game
- CF Joseph Daris 2-4, R (.354)
Rome (16-12) 3 @ Hickory (13-15) 5
- RF Dwanya Williams-Sutton 1-4, 2B(2), 2 RBI(3) (.300)
- CF Alex Verdugo 2-4, RBI(10), R (.225) ---> Things are starting to click with our top prospect
- 3B Ian Hagenmiller 1-3, BB (.319)
MLB News
- PIT SP Colin McHugh shuts out Brewers going the distance while striking out 8
- Oakland Athletic's end SEA 3B Kyle Seager's 20 game hitting streak
- Former Brave SP Mike Minor now has 5 wins with CLE to lead the ML (that trade starting to look a little dumb...)
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