Good, Bad, Interesting – Vol. 16
Our weekly look at the leaders, trailers, and outliers in the Washington Nationals minor leagues.
SYRACUSE CHIEFS 49-61, 4th place I.L. North, 13½ games behind
| Good | Chris Marrero .325/.398/.494 since All-Star Break |
| Bad | Yunesky Maya 0-2, 11.30 ERA, 5HR in last 3 starts |
| Interesting | Just three current Chiefs have played more than 50% of the games at their primary defensive position: Marrero, Jesus Valdez, and Corey Brown |
HARRISBURG SENATORS 62-50, 1st place E.L. West, ½ game ahead
| Good | Jimmy Barthmaier 3-0, 1.59 ERA last 10 appearances |
| Bad | Team OBP .326, third-worst in E.L. |
| Interesting | 77 opponents’ SB second fewest in the E.L. |
POTOMAC NATIONALS 21-18, 2nd place C.L. North Division, 4 games behind (50-58 overall)
| Good | Destin Hood .340/.400/.520 in July |
| Bad | Paul Demny 8.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 8HR in last 6G |
| Interesting | 147 SB leads Carolina League, on pace for 191 (affiliation record 186 in ’09) |
HAGERSTOWN SUNS 20-19, 4th place Sally League North Divison, 3½ games behind (60-49 overall)
| Good | Paul Applebee as a reliever: 5-1, 3.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP |
| Bad | 2.19 WHIP by Ps promoted from Auburn/GCL |
| Interesting | 7PB by “hitters at catcher” fewest in Sally League |
AUBURN DOUBLEDAYS 28-19, T1st place Pinckney Division, New York-Penn League, 2 games ahead
| Good | Bryce Ortega .370/.473/.457, 13SB in 30G |
| Bad | Alex Kreis 8.35 ERA, 2.13 WHIP |
| Interesting | Billy Burns .406/.513/.563 in 10G |
GCL NATIONALS 12-26, 5th place GCL East, 16½ games behind
| Good | Jason Smith 1.14 WHIP in 21IP |
| Bad | Johan Rodriguez .496 OPS in 27G |
| Interesting | Brandon King 1.02 WHIP, 5.93 ERA, 11 HBP |
DSL NATIONALS 28-27, 4th place, Boca Chica South Division, 5½ games behind
| Good | Junior Geraldo (18 y.o.) 1.000 OPS in first 6G |
| Bad | Wander Suero (19 y.o.) 9.95 ERA, 2.13 WHIP in last 7 appearances |
| Interesting | J.J. Hernandez 1.45 ERA, 1.18 WHIP in 14G |
How did the Nats get a good start out of Maya at the MLB level?
That was actually Maya Angelou – who is always good.
What’s the saying… “Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn”. He’s beginning to show that he is what his numbers say he is – A fringe #5SP candidate.
Could Maya just be pouting that he’s in the minors?
He certainly didn’t deserve his spot start but was quite good in it.
Even though this is no longer relevant, my heart says to keep looking. Since the trade………..
Bill Rhinehart 1.228 OPS Still awesome.
Chris Manno 3 Appearances 0.00 ERA at High A
Maybe at least the Reds will appreciate him.
What’s wrong with rooting for these guys to succeed elsewhere? It’s not like the fascination some fans have with Wil Nieves; Bill can hit.
Just got news Peacock called up from Potomac to Harrisburg.
P-Nats game was great tonight!!!
Ivany got pulled from the game, so I’m wondering if he got hurt. I’m torn as to whether that’s the best ballpark in the Carolina League or the new one in Winston-Salem. They definitely have the best mascot.
I love the stadium at MB. Tons of pleasant helpful people, very clean, easy access, food is great and reasonable, and the field is amazing. I always want to take my shoes off and go running through it. Looks like a golf course!!
Looks like Kreis who came from a small college is figuring it out in August. Scoreless relief in 4 of last 5 outings.