2012 Year in Review: GCL Rays (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the GCL Rays.

ERA

1. Chris Andujar (0.00)

1. Oscar Armenta (0.00)

1. Kris Carlson (0.00)

1. Lenny Linsky (0.00)

1. Nick Sawyer (0.00)

Wins

1. Isaac Gil (4, tied tenth in GCL)

2. Luis Cabrera (3)

2. Stepan Havlicek (3)

2. Jason WIlson (3)

5. Geisel De La Cruz (2)

5. Nolan Gannon (2)

5. Matthew Ramsey (2)

5. Jorge Rodriguez (2)

Saves

1. Jason Wilson (5, tied eighth in GCL)

2. Alex Moshier (4)

3. Lucas Goodigon (2)

4. Kris Carlson (1)

4. Isaac Gil (1)

4. Lenny Linsky (1)

Holds

1. Kyle Pelchy (3, tied eighth in GCL)

2. Alex Moshier (2)

3. Chris Andujar

3. Brett Blaise (1)

3. Carlos Cedeno (1)

3. Isaac Gil (1)

3. Lucas Goodigon (1)

3. Jordan Harrison (1)

3. Stepan Havlicek (1)

3. Dayne Quist (1)

Strikeouts

1. Geisel De La Cruz (35)

2. Luis Cabrera (30)

3. Nolan Gannon (29)

3. Isaac Gil (29)

3. Jordan Harrison (29)

WHIP

1. Nick Barnese (0.00)

1. Kris Carlson (0.00)

3. Lenny Linsky (0.67)

4. Oscar Armenta (0.75)

5. Chris Andujar (0.80)

2012 Year in Review: Durham Bulls (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Durham Bulls.

Average

1. Robby Price (.500)

1. Sean Rodriguez (.500)

3. Luke Scott (.375)

4. Kevin Kiermaier (.333)

5. Chris Gimenez (.310)

5. Rich Thompson (.310)

Slugging

1. Sean Rodriguez (1.333)

2. Luke Scott (1.125)

3. Robby Price (.500)

4. Chris Gimenez (.483)

5. Henry Wrigley (.472)

On Base Pct

1. Sean Rodriguez (.573)

2. Kevin Kiermaier (.500)

2. Robby Price (.500)

4. Jeff Keppinger (.400)

4. Luke Scott (.400)

Hits

1. Leslie Anderson (137, seventh in INT)

2. Jesus Feliciano (116)

3. Kyle Hudson (107)

4. Rich Thompson (105)

5. Henry Wrigley (101)

Doubles

1. Henry Wrigley (25)

2. Leslie Anderson (21)

3. Jesus Feliciano (19)

4. Stephen Vogt (18)

5. Cole Figueroa (17)

5. Rich Thompson (17)

Triples

1. Rich Thompson (7, tied fifth in INT)

2. Cole Figueroa (4)

2. Stephen Vogt (4)

4. Will Rhymes (3)

5. Reid Brignac (2)

5. Kyle Hudson (2)

5. Shawn O’Malley (2)

Home Runs

1. Leslie Anderson (14)

2. Henry Wrigley (13)

3. Chris Gimenez (10)

4. Stephen Vogt (9)

5. Reid Brignac (8)

RBI’s

1. Leslie Anderson (56)

2. Henry Wrigley (52)

3. Chris Gimenez (49)

4. Reid Brignac (46)

4. Jesus Feliciano (46)

Stolen Bases

1. Rich Thompson (29, third in INT)

2. Kyle Hudson (22, tied sixth in INT)

3. Shawn O’Malley (11)

4. Jesus Feliciano (8)

5. Tim Beckham (6)

2012 Year in Review: Montgomery Biscuits (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Montgomery Biscuits.

Average

1. Omar Luna (.315, first in SOU)

2. Cole Figueroa (.314)

3. Ryan Garko (.297)

4. David Wendt (.276)

5. Derek Dietrich (.271)

Slugging

1. Henry Wrigley (.541)

2. Cole Figueroa (.512)

3. Mayo Acosta (.495)

4. Ryan Garko (.441)

4. Kyeong Kang (.441, tenth in SOU)

On Base Pct

1. Craig Albernaz (.500)

2. Cole Figueroa (.419)

3. Ryan Garko (.386)

4. Omar Luna (.369, sixth in SOU)

5. Brett Nommensen (.360)

Hits

1. Omar Luna (148, third in SOU)

2. Hak-Ju Lee (124)

3. Michael Sheridan (114)

4. Ty Morrison (109)

5. Tyler Bortnick (88)

Doubles

1. Michael Sheridan (24)

2. Omar Luna (20)

2. Greg Sexton (20)

4. Mark Thomas (19)

5. Tyler Bortnick (18)

5. Kyeong Kang (18)

Triples

1. Hak-Ju Lee (10, tied third in SOU)

2. Tyler Bortnick (8, tied fifth in SOU)

2. Ty Morrison (8, tied fifth in SOU)

4. Kyeong Kang (4)

4. Michael Sheridan (4)

Home Runs

1. Kyeong Kang (14)

2. Michael Sheridan (10)

3. Ryan Garko (8)

4. Henry Wrigley (7)

5. Mayo Acosta (5)

5. Greg Sexton (5)

5. Mark Thomas (5)

RBI’s

1. Michael Sheridan (58)

2. Omar Luna (57)

3. Kyeong Kang (43)

4. Tyler Bortnick (48)

5. Mark Thomas (42)

Stolen Bases

1. Hak-Ju Lee (37, fourth in SOU)

2. Tyler Bortnick (23)

3. Ty Morrison (20)

4. Omar Luna (19)

5. Brad Coon (13)

2012 Year in Review: Charlotte Stone Crabs (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

Average

1. Desmond Jennings (.333)

2. Luke Scott (.308)

3. Todd Glaesmann (.295)

4. Mikie Mahtook (.290, ninth in FSL )

5. Alejandro Torres (.286)

Slugging

1. Desmond Jennings (.667)

2. Luke Scott (.577)

3. Todd Glaesmann (.554)

4. Mayo Acosta (.514)

5. Derek Dietrich (.468, seventh in FSL)

On Base Pct

1. Luke Scott (.438)

2. Robby Price (.372, sixth in FSL)

3. Brandon Allen (.361)

3. Kevin Kiermaier (.361)

4. Mikie Mahtook (.358)

Hits

1. Derek Dietrich (105)

2. Robby Price (103)

3. Mikie Mahtook (99)

4. Ricco Torrez (97)

5. Phil Wunderlich (93)

Doubles

1. Derek Dietrich (21)

1. Phil Wunderlich (21)

3. Riccio Torrez (18)

4. Luke Bailey (15)

4. Robi Estrada (15)

4. Mikie Mahtook (15)

Triples

1. Derek Dietrich (9, third in FSL)

2. MIkie Mahtook (7, tenth in FSL)

3. Kevin Kiermaier (6)

3. Cody Rogers (6)

5. Robby Price (3)

5. Riccio Torrez (3)

Home Runs

1. Derek Dietrich (10)

2. Riccio Torrez (9)

2. Phil Wunderlich (9)

4. Todd Glaesmann (8)

5. Luke Bailey (7)

RBI’s

1. Derek Dietrich (58)

2. Riccio Torrez (50)

3. Phil Wunderlich (47)

4. Cody Rogers (38)

5. Mikie Mahtook (37)

Stolen Bases

1. Cody Rogers (22)

2. Mikie Mahtook (19)

3. Ty Morrison (11)

4. Kevin Kiermaier (10)

5. Riccio Torrez (7)

2012 Year in Review: Bowling Green Hot Rods (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

Average

1. Cameron Seitzer (.307, fourth in MID)

2. Matt Rice (.301)

3. Ryan Brett (.285)

4. Todd Glaesmann (.281)

4. Jake Hager (.281)

4. Ben Kline (.281)

Slugging

1. Alejandro Segovia (.527)

2. Todd Glaesmann (.489)

3. Josh Sale (.484)

4. Ben Kline (.438)

4. Jeff Malm (.438)

On Base Pct

1. Keith Castillo (.400)

2. Josh Sale (.391)

3. Matt Rice (.390)

4. Cameron Seitzer (.386, fourth in MID)

5. Kes Carter (.363)

Hits

1. Drew Vettleson (139, sixth in MID)

2. Cameron Seitzer (130)

3. Jake Hager (124)

4. Jeff Malm (122)

5. Ryan Brett (117)

Doubles

1. Jeff Malm (36, tied second in MID)

1. Cameron Seitzer (36, tied second in MID)

3. Drew Vettleson (24)

4. Jake Hager (22)

5. Ryan Brett (20)

Triples

1. Todd Glaesmann (5)

1. Drew Vettleson (5)

3. Josh Sale (4)

4. Ryan Brett (3)

4. Jake Hager (3)

4. Jeff Malm (3)

Home Runs

1. Alejandro Segovia (15, tied ninth in MID)

1. Drew Vettleson (15, tied ninth in MID)

3. Todd Glaesmann (13)

3. Jeff Malm (13)

5. Jake Hager (10)

5. Josh Sale (10)

RBI’s

1. Jake Hager (72, ninth in MID)

2. Drew Vettleson (69)

3. Jeff Malm (61)

4. Cameron Seitzer (54)

5. Todd Glaesmann (53)

Stolen Bases

1. Ryan Brett (48, third in MID)

2. Tyler Goeddel (30, tied ninth in MID)

3. Taylor Motter (24)

4. Drew Vettleson (20)

5. Jake Hager (17)

2012 Year in Review: Hudson Valley Renegades (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Average

1. Richie Shaffer (.308)

2. Joey Rickard (.279)

3. Ryan Dunn (.278)

3. Luke Maile (.278)

5. Leonardo Reginatto (.276)

Slugging

1. Richie Shaffer (.487)

2. Luke Maile (.394)

3. Thomas Coyle (.391)

4. Joey Rickard (.372)

5. Justin O’Conner (.370)

On Base Pct

1. Richie Shaffer (.406)

2. Luke Maile (.377, eighth in NYP)

3. Thomas Coyle (.373)

4. Joey Rickard (.371)

5. Ryan Dunn (.366)

Hits

1. Thomas Coyle (67)

2. Leonardo Reginatto (64)

3. Ryan Dunn (62)

4. Luke Maile (60)

5. Justin O’Conner (53)

Doubles

1. Justin O’Conner (18, eighth in NYP)

2. Ryan Dunn (16)

3. Thomas Coyle (13)

4. Joey Rickard (11)

5. Joel Caminero (10)

5. Marty Gantt (10)

5. Luke Maile (10)

Triples

1. Luke Maile (3)

2. Thomas Coyle (2)

2. Marty Gantt (2)

2. Richie Shaffer (2)

4. Deshun Dixon (1)

4. Charles Epperson (1)

4. Justin O’Conner (1)

4. Michael Williams (1)

Home Runs

1. Thomas Coyle (5)

1. Justin O’Conner (5)

3. Richie Shaffer (4)

4. Luke Maile (3)

5. Joel Caminero (2)

5. Marty Gantt (2)

5. Joey Rickard (2)

RBI’s

1. Luke Maile (41, fourth in NYP)

2. Ryan Dunn (36)

3. Thomas Coyle (31)

4. Justin O’Conner (29)

4. Leonardo Reginatto (29)

Stolen Bases

1. Thomas Coyle (20, tied fifth in NYP)

2. Joey Rickard (11)

3. Ryan Dunn (8)

3. Leonardo Reginatto (8)

5. Joel Caminero (6)

5. Marty Gantt (6)

2012 Year in Review: Princeton Rays (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Princeton Rays.

Average

1. Omar Narvaez (.305)

2. Julian Morillo (.303)

3. Willie Argo (.301)

4. Granden Goetzman (.298)

5. Andrew Toales (.281)

Slugging

1. Andrew Toales (.482)

2. Granden Goetzman (.468)

3. Julian Morillo (.420)

4. Willie Argo (.411)

5. Brandon Martin (.402)

On Base Pct

1. Willie Argo (.404, fourth in APP)

2. Omar Narvaez (.380)

3. Chad Nacapoy (.375)

4. Ismel Antunez (.354)

5. Oscar Hernandez (.349)

Hits

1. Willie Argo (63)

2. Reid Redman (60)

3. Andrew Toles (56)

4. John Alexander (54)

5. Brandon Martin (53)

Doubles

1. Willie Argo (15)

1. John Alexander (15)

1. Reid Redman (15)

4. Brandon Martin (11)

5. Darryl George (10)

5. Ariel Soriano (10)

Triples

1. James Harris (4)

1. Brandon Martin (4)

1. Julian Morillo (4)

4. Ariel Soriano (3)

4. Andrew Toles (3)

Home Runs

1. Brandon Martin (10, tied fourth in APP)

2. Andrew Toles (7)

3. Oscar Hernandez (5)

4. John Alexander (4)

5. Willie Argo (2)

5. Darryl George (2)

5. Reid Redman (2)

5. Ariel Soriano (2)

RBI’s

1. John Alexander (33)

1. Andrew Toles (33)

3. Brandon Martin (32)

4. Reid Redman (28)

4. Ariel Soriano (28)

Stolen Bases

1. Ariel Soriano (19, third in APP)

2. Willie Argo (17, fourth in APP)

3. Andrew Toles (14)

4. Ismel Antunez (8)

4. Brandon Martin (8)

Game Photos from 9/20: Fall Instructional League

Photos from Thursday's Fall Instructional League game between the Rays and the Orioles from Ed Smith Stadium.

Future Considerations Podcast (Episode 33: 1st Base Prospects, Instructs, and Playoff Races)

This week, Scott and Kevin take a look at the 1st base prospects in the system, go over the instructional league roster, and delve into the major-league playoff races.

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2012 Year in Review: GCL Rays (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the GCL Rays.

Average

1. Kes Carter (.381)

2. Ben Kline (.347)

3. Nevin Ashley (.333)

4. Isaias Velasquez (.250)

5. Yoel Araujo (.286)

Slugging

1. Kes Carter (.524)

2. Nevin Ashley (.462)

3. Ben Kline (.419)

4. Yoel Araujo (.410)

5. Jiminson Natera (.401)

On Base Pct

1. Kes Carter (.519)

2. Nevin Ashley (.434)

3. Ben Kline (.4393)

4. Jonathan Quinonez (.368)

5. Armando Araiza (.347)

Hits

1. Ben Kline (43)

2. Jiminson Natera (40)

3. Johnny Eierman (37)

3. Bralin Jackson (37)

5. Armando Araiza (31)

5. Leopoldo Correa (31)

Doubles

1. Johnny Eierman (10)

2. Yoel Araujo (6)

2. Ben Kline (6)

2. Jiminson Natera (6)

2. Cesar Perez (6)

Triples

1. Jiminson Natera (5, tied fifth in GCL)

2. Bralin Jackson (4, tied eighth in GCL)

3. Yoel Araujo (2)

3. Spencer Edwards (2)

3. Johnny Eierman (2)

Home Runs

1. Jiminson Natera (3)

2. Yoel Araujo (1)

2. Nevin Ashley (1)

2. Spencer Edwards (1)

2. Ben Kline (1)

RBI’s

1. Jiminson Natera (17)

2. Ben Kline (16)

3. Cesar Perez (12)

4. Yoel Araujo (11)

4. Bralin Jackson (11)

Stolen Bases

1. Ben Kline (10)

2. Spencer Edwards (8)

3. Jiminson Natera (7)

4. Johnny Eierman (6)

5. Bralin Jackson (5)

2012 Year in Review: Durham Bulls (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Durham Bulls.

The Durham Bulls finished the season below .500, a rarity for a club who has eight division titles since 2000. The Bulls were 66-78 on the season and finished in third place in the division, ending their streak of five consecutive division titles.

Final Standings:
International League South Division
1. Charlotte Knights (83-61)

2. Norfolk Tides (74-70)

3. Durham Bulls (66-78)

4. Gwinnett Braves (62-82)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank):
Average: .267 (2 of 14)
Slugging: .388 (5 of 14)
On Base Pct: .334 (4 of 14)
Hits: 1292 (2 of 14)
Doubles: 225 (13 of 14)
Triples: 27 (tied 5 of 14)
Home Runs: 103 (10 of 14)
Runs Scored: 604 (9 of 14)
Stolen Bases: 74 (12 of 14)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank):
ERA: 4.59 (13 of 14)
Runs Allowed: 684 (12 of 14)
Strikeouts: 1125 (1 of 14)
Walks: 509 (10 of 14)

Attendance:
8th best in International League
483,593 total in 71 games for 6,811 average per game (68% capacity)
Durham Bulls Athletic Park Total Seating: 10,000

2012 Durham Bulls Roster:

Pitchers
Chris Archer
Bryan Augenstein

Matt Buschmann

Alex Cobb

Alex Colome

Dane De La Rosa

Frank De Los Santos

Shane Dyer

Kyle Farnsworth

Marquis Fleming

John Gaub

Brandon Gomes

Adam Liberatore

Josh Lueke

Jeff Niemann

Jhonny Nunez

Jim Paduch

Jimmy Patterson

Lance Pendleton

Cesar Ramos

Ryan Reid

Romulo Sanchez

Matt Torra

Alexander Torres

Catchers

Mayo Acosta

Nevin Ashley

Craig Albernaz

Chris Gimenez

Jose Lobaton

Stephen Vogt

Infielders

Tim Beckham

Reid Brignac

Brooks Conrad

Cole Figueroa

Jeff Keppinger
Evan Longoria

Matt Mangini

Juan Miranda

Shawn O’Malley

Robby Price

Will Rhymes

Sean Rodriguez

Henry Wrigley

Outfielders

Brandon Allen

Leslie Anderson

Jesus Feliciano

Sam Fuld

Brandon Guyer

Kyle Hudson

Desmond Jennings

Matt Joyce

Kevin Kiermaier

Hideki Matsui

Jeff Salazar

Luke Scott

Rich Thompson

Coaching Staff
Manager: Charlie Montoyo
Hitting Coach: Dave Myers
Pitching Coach: Neil Allen
General Manager: Mike Birling

2012 Year in Review: Montgomery Biscuits (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Montgomery Biscuits.

The Biscuits led the Southern League in offensive production, steering them to a postseason appearance. The Biscuits finished with a division best 74-63 record but lost in the semi-final round of the playoffs. The Biscuits were represented by three players (Shane Dyer, Kyeong Kang and Omar Luna) in the Southern League All-Star Game.
Final Standings:
Southern League South Division (Overall)
1. Montgomery Biscuits (74-63)
2. Jacksonville Suns (70-70)
3. Mobile Bay Bears (69-71)
4. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (68-70)
5. Mississippi Braves (62-77)

Southern League South Division (First Half)
1. Mobile Bay Bears (40-30)
2. Montgomery Biscuits (36-32)
3. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (34-35)
4. Jacksonville Suns (33-37)
5. Mississippi Braves (30-40)

Southern League South Division (Second Half)
1. Montgomery Biscuits (38-31)
2. Jacksonville Suns (37-33)
3. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (34-35)
4. Mississippi Braves (32-37)
5. Mobile Bay Bears (29-41)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank):
Average: .261 (1 of 10)
Slugging: .388 (2 of 10)
On Base Pct: .342 (1 of 10)
Hits: 1204 (2 of 10)
Doubles: 227 (5 of 10)
Triples: 53 (1 of 10)
Home Runs: 84 (tied 7 of 10)
Runs Scored: 636 (1 of 10)
Stolen Bases: 140 (1 of 10)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank):
ERA: 3.98 (7 of 10)
Runs Allowed: 604 (6 of 10)
Strikeouts: 1004 (5 of 10)
Walks: 568 (9 of 10)

Attendance:
3rd best in Southern League
244,976 total in 65 games for 3,769 average per game (84% capacity)
Riverwalk Stadium Total Seating: 4,500

2012 Montgomery Biscuits Roster:

Pitchers
Nick Barnese
Matt Buschmann
Alex Colome
Joe Cruz
Frank De Los Santos
Shane Dyer
Marquis Fleming
Merrill Kelly
Alex Koronis
Adam Liberatore
Matt Nevarez
Jim Paduch
Jimmy Patterson
Zach Quate
Chris Rearick
CJ Riefenhauser
Neil Schenk
Scott Shuman
Jake Thompson
Kirby Yates

Catchers
Mayo Acosta
Craig Albernaz
Jose Lobaton
Mark Thomas
David Wendt

Infielders
Tyler Bortnick
Derek Dietrich
Cole Figueroa
Ryan Garko
Hak-Ju Lee
Omar Luna
Shawn O’Malley
Greg Sexton
Michael Sheridan
Henry Wrigley

Outfielders
Brad Coon
Kyeong Kang
Mikie Mahtook
Ty Morrison
Brett Nommensen
Emeel Salem
BJ Upton
Isaias Velasquez

Coaching Staff
Manager: Billy Gardner
Hitting Coach: Ozzie Timmons
Pitching Coach: RC Lichtenstein

General Manager: Marla Terranova Vickers

2012 Year in Review: Charlotte Stone Crabs (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2011 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

Giving up more runs then you can produce is a recipe for disaster, one that plagued the Stone Crabs all season long as they endured their worst season in franchise history. The Stone Crabs finished the year in the basement of the Florida State League with a 55-79 overall record. The Stone Crabs hosted the 2012 Florida State League All-Star Game at Charlotte Sports Park. Derek Dietrich, Mikie Mahtook, Chris Rearick and CJ Riefenhauser represented the Stone Crabs in the All-Star Game. The Stone Crabs were also a part of Florida State League history as Palm Beach’s Chris Corrigan tossed a perfect game against the Stone Crabs on 8/29, the first perfect game in the FSL since 2001.

Final Standings: 
Florida State League South Division (Overall)
1. St Lucie Mets (83-52)
2. Jupiter Hammerheads (74-62)
3. Palm Beach Cardinals (64-72)
4. Fort Myers Miracle (60-75)
5. Bradenton Marauders (60-77)
6. Charlotte Stone Crabs (55-79)

Florida State League South Division (First Half) 
1. St Lucie Mets (49-19)
2. Jupiter Hammerheads (36-34)
3. Palm Beach Cardinals (31-36)
4. Charlotte Stone Crabs (29-38)
5. Fort Myers Miracle (28-39)
6. Bradenton Marauders (29-41)

Florida State League South Division (Second Half)
1. Jupiter Hammerheads (38-28)
2. St Lucie Mets (34-33)
3. Palm Beach Cardinals (33-36)
4. Fort Myers Miracle (32-36)
5. Bradenton Marauders (31-36)
6. Charlotte Stone Crabs (26-41)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank): 
Average: .252 (9 of 12)
Slugging: .363 (9 of 12)
On Base Pct: .316 (12 of 12)
Hits: 1120 (9 of 12)
Doubles: 197 (11 of 12)
Triples: 44 (3 of 12)
Home Runs: 69 (8 of 12)
Runs Scored: 518 (12 of 12)
Stolen Bases: 105 (8 of 12)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank): 
ERA: 4.42 (12 of 12)
Runs Allowed: 647 (11 of 12)
Strikeouts: 889 (11 of 12)
Walks: 482 (11 of 12)

Attendance: 
3rd in Florida State League 117,417 total in 61 games for 1,925 average per game (38% capacity) Charlotte Sports Park Total Seating: 5,028

2012 Charlotte Stone Crabs Roster: 

Pitchers
Chris Andujar
Zach Butler
Kris Carlson
Kyle Farnsworth
Nate Garcia
Grayson Garvin
Theron Geith
George Jensen
Alex Koronis
Braulio Lara
Lenny Linsky
Victor Mateo
Matt Nevarez
Jeff Niemann
Jimmy Patterson
Chris Rearick
CJ Riefenhauser
Wilking Rodriguez
Enny Romero
Albert Suarez
Eliazer Suero

Catchers 
Mayo Acosta
Luke Bailey
Keith Castillo
Jose Lobaton
Alejandro Torres
David Wendt

Infielders 
Derek Dietrich
Robi Estrada
Hector Guevara
Robby Price
Steven Tinoco
Riccio Torrez
Phil Wunderlich

Outfielders
Brandon Allen
Sam Fuld
Todd Glaesmann
Desmond Jennings
Matt Joyce
Kevin Kiermaier
Craige Lyerly
Mikie Mahtook
Ty Morrison
Chris Murrill
Brett Nommensen
Cody Rogers
Luke Scott
BJ Upton

Coaching Staff
Manager: Jim Morrison
Hitting Coach: Joe Szekely
Pitching Coach: Steve Watson

General Manager: Jim Pfander

Rays Announce 2012 MiLB Award Winners

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their 2012 Minor League Award Winners.

Hitter of the Year: Todd Glaesmann
Pitcher of the Year: Chris Archer
Relief Pitcher of the Year: Chris Rearick
Baserunner of the Year: Hak-Ju Lee
Defensive Player of the Year: Kevin Kiermaier

Durham Bulls MVP: Leslie Anderson
Montgomery Biscuits MVP: Alex Colome
Charlotte Stone Crabs MVP: Derek Dietrich
Bowling Green Hot Rods MVP: Drew Vettleson
Hudson Valley Renegades MVP: Jeff Ames
Princeton Rays MVP: Blake Snell
GCL Rays MVP: Ben Kline
DSL Rays MVP: Alexander Simon

Rays Community Service Award: Joe Cruz

2012 Year in Review: Bowling Green Hot Rods (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

The Hot Rods won the second half title and made the Midwest League playoffs for the second straight year. Although they were eliminated in the first round, the Hot Rods finished strong with a franchise best overall record of 80-60. The Hot Rods also placed a franchise high eight players in the Midwest League All-Star team with Ryan Brett, Jake Floethe, Jeff Malm, Tyler Goeddel, Jake Partridge, Matt Rice, Felipe Rivero and Josh Sale making the trip to All-Star Game. But their success was overshadowed by having four players suspended for violating the MLB drug policy.

Final Standings: 
Midwest League Eastern Division (Overall) 
1. Lansing Lugnuts (82-55)
2. Bowling Green Hot Rods (80-60)
3. West Michigan White Caps (72-68)
4. Lake County Captains (71-68)
5. Fort Wayne Tin Caps (69-71)
6. Great Lakes Loons (67-73)
7. South Bend Silver Hawks (67-73)
8. Dayton Dragons (60-78)

Midwest League Eastern Division (First Half)
1. Lansing Lugnuts (47-22)
2. Bowling Green Hot Rods (38-32)
3. West Michigan White Caps (36-34)
4. South Bend Silver Hawks (35-35)
5. Great Lakes Loons (34-36)
6. Lake County Captains (31-38)
7. Fort Wayne Tin Caps (31-39)
8. Dayton Dragons (30-40)

Midwest League Eastern Division (Second Half) 
1. Bowling Green Hot Rods (42-28)
2. Lake County Captains (40-30)
3. Fort Wayne Tin Caps (38-32)
4. Lansing Lugnuts (35-33)
5. West Michigan White Caps (36-34)
6. Great Lakes Loons (33-37)
7. South Bend Silver Hawks (32-38)
8. Dayton Dragons (30-38)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank):
Average: .269 (1 of 16)
Slugging: .405 (1 of 16)
On Base Pct: .350 (1 of 16)
Hits: 1262 (2 of 16)
Doubles: 254 (tied 2 of 16)
Triples: 37 (tied 10 of 16)
Home Runs: 105 (3 of 16)
Runs Scored: 681 (3 of 16)
Stolen Bases: 188 (3 of 16)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank): 
ERA: 3.59 (4 of 16)
Runs Allowed: 602 (5 of 16)
Strikeouts: 1062 (5 of 16)
Walks: 449 (8 of 16)

Attendance: 
10th best in Midwest League 233,208 total in 68 games for 3,430 average per game (76% capacity) Bowling Green Ballpark Total Seating: 4,500

2012 Bowling Green Hot Rods Roster

Pitchers
Andrew Bellatti
Sean Bierman
Ryan Carpenter
Charlie Cononie
Shay Crawford
Jake Floethe
Roberto Gomez
Austin Hubbard
Reinaldo Lopez
Parker Markel
Jason McEachern
Jacob Partridge
Felipe Rivero
Nick Sawyer
Trevor Shull
Stayton Thomas
Jason Wilson
Justin Woodall

Catchers
Keith Castillo
Matt Rice
Alejandro Segovia
Alejandro Torres

Infielders 
William Argo
Ryan Brett
Tyler Goeddel
Jake Hager
Ben Kline
Jeff Malm
Juniel Querecuto
Cameron Seitzer

Outfielders
Joel Caminero
Kes Carter
Todd Glaesmann
Taylor Motter
Josh Sale
Drew Vettleson

Coaching Staff 
Manager: Brady Williams
Hitting Coach: Manny Castillo
Pitching Coach: Bill Moloney

General Manager: Ryan Gates

2012 Year in Review: Hudson Valley Renegades (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Hudson Valley Renegades.

The Hudson Valley Renegades were the only Rays affiliate to bring home the gold in 2012, winning the New York-Penn League Championship. The Renegades defeated the Tri-City ValleyCats 2 games to one to earn their first league title since 1999. The Renegades took control of the McNamara Division early on in the season and never looked back, finishing with a 52-24 record which was best in franchise history. The Renegades sent six players to the All-Star game; Jeff Ames, Thomas Coyle, Jose Molina, Taylor Guerrieri, Leonardo Reginatto and Joey Rikard.

Final Standings: 
New York-Penn League McNamara Division
1. Hudson Valley Renegades (52-24)
2. Brooklyn Cyclones (45-31)
3. Staten Island Yankees (30-45)
4. Aberdeen Iron Birds (28-48)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank): 
Average: .241 (tied 7 of 14)
Slugging: .333 (10 of 14)
On Base Pct: .319 (7 of 14)
Hits: 617 (5 of 14)
Doubles: 125 (4 of 14)
Triples: 13 (13 of 14)
Home Runs: 28 (10 of 14)
Runs Scored: 347 (3 of 14)
Stolen Bases: 77 (6 of 14)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank):
ERA: 2.91 (3 of 14)
Runs Allowed: 280 (4 of 14)
Strikeouts: 572 (8 of 14)
Walks: 209 (4 of 14)

Attendance:
4th best in New York-Penn League 161,811 total in 37 games for 4,373 average per game (97% capacity) Dutchess Stadium Total Seating: 4,494

2012 Hudson Valley Renegades Roster 

Pitchers
Jeff Ames
Sean Bierman
Kris Carlson
Shay Crawford
Rob Finneran
Dylan Floro
Ryan Garton
Taylor Guerrieri
 Jesse Hahn
Jordan Harrison
Brandon Henderson
Marcus Jensen
Ian Kendall
Reinaldo Lopez
Jose Molina
Alex Moshier
Eduar Quinonez
Matthew Spann

Catchers 
Jake DePew
Luke Maile
Justin O’Conner
Geoff Rowan

Infielders 
Thomas Coyle
Ryan Dunn
Felix Gonzalez
Pat Reardon
Leonardo Reginatto
Richie Schaffer
Michael Williams

Outfielders 
Joel Caminero
Deshun Dixon
Charles Epperson
Marty Gantt
Joey Rickard

Coaching Staff 
Manager: Jared Sandberg
Hitting Coach: Dan DeMent
Pitching Coach: Kyle Snyder

General Manager: Eben Yager

2012 Year in Review: Princeton Rays (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the Princeton Rays. 

The Princeton Rays made a late season run at the playoffs but fell short, finishing the 2012 season in third place with a 36-32 record. The P-Rays won the Mercer Cup this season, beating the Bluefield Blue Jays in the annual rivalry series. Lefty Blake Snell was named the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year as well as the P-Rays lone Appalachian League All-Star for 2012.

Final Standings:
Appalachian League East Division 
1. Burlington Royals (41-25)
2. Danville Braves (36-28)
3. Princeton Rays (36-32)
4. Bluefield Blue Jays (29-37)
5. Pulaski Mariners (29-38)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank):
Average: .254 (5 of 10)
Slugging: .379 (tied 6 of 10)
On Base Pct: .321 (8 of 10)
Hits: 589 (3 of 10)
Doubles: 127 (2 of 10)
Triples: 24 (3 of 10)
Home Runs: 38 (8 of 10)
Runs Scored: 346 (3 of 10)
Stolen Bases: 102 (1 of 10)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank): 
ERA: 4.14 (7 of 10)
Runs Allowed: 326 (7 of 10)
Strikeouts: 554 (4 of 10)
Walks: 206 (4 of 10)

Attendance: 
8th best in Appalachian League 26,110 total in 32 games for 816 average per game (42% capacity) Hunnicutt Field Total Seating: 1,950

2012 Princeton Rays Roster 

Pitchers 
Kevin Brandt
Daniel Bream
Zach Butler
Randy Davis
Hugo Duarte
Eli Echarry
Jacob Faria
William Gabay
Joan Guerrero
Kevin James
Alex Keudell
Christopher Kirsch
Jorge Rodriguez
Nick Sawyer
Pedro Silvestre
Blake Snell
Bruedlin Suero
Jonathan Weaver

Catchers 
Oscar Hernandez
Chad Nacapoy
Omar Narvaez

Infielders 
John Alexander
Daniel Duran
Darryl George
Brandon Martin
Julian Morillo
Reid Redman
Ariel Soriano 

Outfielders 
Ismel Antunez
William Argo
Granden Goetzman
James Harris
Andrew Toles

Manager: Mike Johns
Hitting Coach: Reinaldo Ruiz
Pitching Coach: Darwn Peguero

General Manager: Jim Holland

2012 Year in Review: GCL Rays (Overall)

Over the next few weeks I will recap the 2012 season of each affiliate. This week will focus on the overall season, next week will cover the hitting leaders and the final week will be pitching leaders. Like the week in reviews earlier in the season, each day will bring attention to a different affiliate as we work our way through the franchise. Today we take a look at the overall team stats of the GCL Rays.

The GCL Rays finished the 2012 season with a 28-32 record which placed them third in the division at season’s end. They were near the top of the league in pitching but struggled offensively on the season resulting in a sub .500 season.

 Final Standings:
GCL South Division
1. GCL Red Sox (34-26)
2. GCL Twins (33-27)
3. GCL Rays (28-32) 
4. GCL Orioles (25-35)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank): 
Average: .238 (10 of 14)
Slugging: .309 (12 of 14)
On Base Pct: .304 (12 of 14)
Hits: 448 (10 of 14)
Doubles: 73 (tied 12 of 14)
Triples: 20 (2 of 14)
Home Runs: 7 (14 of 14)
Runs Scored: 187 (13 of 14)
Stolen Bases: 56 (9 of 14)

Team Pitching Stats (league rank):
ERA: 2.97 (2 of 14)
Runs Allowed: 214 (3 of 14)
Strikeouts: 428 (tied 12 of 14)
Walks: 145 (1 of 14)

2012 GCL Rays Roster 

Pitchers 
Chris Andujar
Oscar Armeta
Nick Barnese
Brett Blaise
Luis Cabrera
Kris Carlson
Damion Carroll
Carlos Cedeno
Geisel De La Cruz
Nolan Gannon
Issac Gil
Lucas Goodgion
Jordan Harrison
Stepan Havlicek
Lenny Linsky
Alex Moshier
Kyle Pelchy
Dayne Quist
Matt Ramsey
Jorge Rodriguez
Nick Sawyer
Alex Torres
Jason Wilson

Catchers
Armando Araiza
Nevin Ashley
Wilmer Dominguez
Taylor Hawkins
Ryan McChesney
Geoff Rowan

Infielders
Miguel Beltan
Leopoldo Correa
Douglas Duran
Spencer Edwards
Ben Kline
Cesar Perez
Jonathan Quinonez
Adderly Rosa

Outfielders
Yoel Araujo
Kes Carter
Johnny Eierman
Clayton Henning
Bralin Jackson
Kevin Kiermaier
Jiminson Natera
Isaias Velasquez

Manager: Paul Hoover
Hitting Coach: Wuarnner Rincones
 Pitching Coach: Marty DeMerritt
Coach: Hector Torres

2012 Rays Instructional League

The Ray begin their instructional league schedule on Monday in Florida. Here is a look at who will be playing in the instructional league.

Pitchers

• Jeff Ames (Hudson Valley)
• Sean Bierman (Bowling Green)
• Damion Carroll (GCL Rays)
• Jake Faria (Princeton)
• Dylan Floro (Hudson Valley)
• Willie Gabay (Princeton)
• Nolan Gannon (GCL Rays)
• Ryan Garton (Hudson Valley)
• Roberto Gomez (Bowling Green)
• Andres Gonzalez (VSL Rays)
• Taylor Guerrieri (Hudson Valley)
• Jesse Hahn (Hudson Valley)
• Christopher Kirsch (Princeton)
• Braulio Lara (Charlotte)
• Lenny Linsky (Charlotte)
• Parker Markel (Bowling Green)
• Felipe Rivero (Bowling Green)
• Jorge Rodriguez (GCL Rays)
• Nick Sawyer (Bowling Green)
• Blake Snell (Princeton)
• Jon Weaver (Princeton)

Catchers

• Luke Bailey (Charlotte)
• Jake DePew (Hudson Valley)
• Taylor Hawkins (GCL Rays)
• Oscar Hernandez (Princeton)
• Luke Maile (Hudson Valley)
• Mark Thomas (Montgomery)

Infielders

• John Alexander (Princeton)
• Ryan Brett (Bowling Green)
• Tommy Coyle (Hudson Valley)
• Spencer Edwards (GCL Rays)
• Tyler Goeddel (Bowling Green)
• Granden Goetzman (Princeton)
• Hector Guevara (Charlotte)
• Jake Hager (Bowling Green)
• Jeff Malm (Bowling Green)
• Brandon Martin (Princeton)
• Juniel Querecuto (Bowling Green)
• Richie Shaffer (Hudson Valley)

Outfielder

• Kes Carter (Bowling Green)
• Johnny Eierman (GCL Rays)
• James Harris (Princeton)
• Clayton Henning (GCL Rays)
• Bralin Jackson (GCL Rays)
• Andrew Toles (Princeton)
• Drew Vettleson (Bowling Green)

Here is the schedule of games:
9/17: Orioles
9/18: Red Sox
9/19: Camp Day
9/20: at Orioles
9/21: at Red Sox
9/22: Orioles
9/23: Day Off
9/24: at Twins
9/25: Twins
9/26: Camp Day
9/27: at Red Sox
9/28: Red Sox (Tropicana Field)
9/29: at Orioles
9/30: Day Off
10/1: at Red Sox
10/2: Red Sox
10/3: Camp Day
10/4: at Twins
10/5: Orioles

Weekend Open Thread

First of all, congratulations to the Hudson Valley Renegades on their New York-Penn League championship.  Check out the Poughkeepsie Journal for complete coverage.

Anyway, as you can tell it's been pretty quiet around the last two weeks. So what sort of coverage would you like to see this off-season, in addition to the usual top prospect stuff? All discussion about that and anything else is welcome in the comments.

Future Considerations Podcast (Episode 32: Minor League Playoffs, First Top Prospect List & Catching Prospects)

This week, Scott and Kevin check in with the Rays affiliates who made the minor league playoffs, review Jonathan Mayo's MLB.com Rays top 20 prospect list, start their off-season positional rundown by looking at catching prospects, and tie up some major league loose ends.

Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com

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Future Considerations Podcast (Episode 31: Josh Sale Suspension & Arizona Fall League Roster)

This week, Scott and Kevin talk about the Josh Sale suspension and the situation in Bowling Green and take a look at the prospects the Rays will be sending to the Arizona Fall League.

(Sorry for the cricket in the background, I did my best to remove the noise without upsetting the audio quality. It's a lot better but he still sneaks in there from time to time.)

Here's the link to the episode where we interviewed Kevin Goldstein, which we mention at the end of this week's show.

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