For the 2nd year in a row, Jersey Shore has taken a major blow to their Starting Rotation. After losing Art Ellis for the majority of the 2017 season, ace Jose Ramos was taken out in the 4th inning of his 2nd start vs. the St. Charles Sheens. After giving up a 1st inning run, the Bags spotted Ramos 7 runs in the first 3 innings and he was cruising along. The last batter he faced was Dominique Marquis, whom he struck out on 3 pitches, the last being a beautiful change up which he got Marquis to waive at. He immediately grabbed his arm and the trainers rushed out.
After trainers took a look at him it had come to light that he partially tore his labrum in his pitching arm. The doctor's gave the diagnosis and told the media if everything goes right he should be able to pitch again in 4 months. This means he should return to rehab towards the end of August, possibly into September. The only good news is if the team is in playoff contention, he could get a few starts in after rehab and possibly in the playoffs if the team makes it that far.
"It really is a blow. I felt the kid was going to establish himself as one of the league's premier pitchers this year. We are lucky in a sense that it will not require Tommy John surgery, which you know, would have kept him out 12-14 months. We are also lucky that we are one of the few organizations who has depth at starting pitching. Management bringing in Lara over the winter now looks a helleva lot more important than it did at the time," is what GM Josh Swain had to say about the injury.
Jerry Burgess took over the 5th spot in the rotation after being regulated to the bullpen this year and has looked overly dominate in 2 starts since the injury. In 4 starts since coming over to Jersey this season, Jose Lara has struggled to an ERA of 8.22 which the team expects to even out after some more starts. Art Ellis has also struggled posting an ERA of 5.59 after 3 starts. We do not expect these 2 above average pitchers to continue to struggle, and hope we see a turnaround soon.
After 18 games, Jersey has yet to find an offensive rhythm, as they have scored almost a league worst 63 runs, their MVP is hitting under 200, and only 2 regulars have an average of 265 or higher. The team, after being swept by Greenville recently, fell to 8-10 and sit 5 games out of the division. They are hoping some home cooking, they play the net 8 games at home, will help even the team back out. They have played 18 games thus far, 4 at home and 14 on the road. They are undefeated at home, while going 4-10 on the road. They say games in April don't matter as much as games late in the season, but in a division that looks better than usual and with Greenville surging and #1 in both offensive and pitching categories, falling too far behind could leave a very tough climb for the rest of the season.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Mike Bryant's Assault and Climb on BSA's Record Books
Bryant has nearly set every record in the Jersey Shore record book for hitters and will only build upon that in the coming years. As we are a week into the 2018 season, Bryant sits only behind Todd Church on the All Time BSA leader boards for batting average, 2nd to only Jeff Cole in OPS, while sitting firmly atop the Slugging percentage ranks by 31 points over German Rivas.
As for 2nd basemen he already holds the all time lead for HR with 182 and only sits 5 RBI behind Dylan Sinclair for the all-time RBI lead at 2B. It just goes to show how much of a rarity it is for a powerful 2nd baseman to remain there and produce.
With 3 HR in Jersey's first 5 games, Bryant has a career total of 182 HR which currently puts him tied for 35th on the all-time list. If he can hit his career average for HR and hit 35 this season, he would be pushed up the list to around the 20th mark, while becoming the 22nd, 23rd or 24th player ever to hit 200 HR in BSA history.
For his career he has knocked in 641 runs, which ranks him 53rd on the all time list. If he hits career averages and knocks in 140 runs this year, he should end in the neighborhood of 775 or so RBI, which catapult him into the 25-30th range with a large handful of still active players ahead of him on the list.
As for hits Bryant sits lower on the list and just entered the Top 100, sitting at 96th with 974. He will become around the 90th player in BSA history to have 1000 career hits. He hasn't missed 200 hits in a full season yet in his career and with another 200 hit season, he should end this year around 1170.
As for runs, he is in the same boat as hits. He recently entered the Top 100 and sits in 86th place with 547. His career average for runs is 125, and if he puts up close to that it could catapult him into the top 50.
While I know getting a late start in his career will hamper his career numbers and hold him back from any huge milestones, I will use this as a starting piece to track his progress through this year and beyond.
As of 4/6/2018 ranks:
BA 2nd: .3306
OPS 2nd: .9807
SLG: 1st: .5954
VORP 20th: 348.54
Hits: 96th: 974
HR: 35th: 182
RBI: 53rd: 641
WAR: 24th: 35.51
Monday, August 19, 2013
Meet Your 2018 Jersey Shore D-Bags
After a very disappointing end to the 2017, this season couldn't get here soon enough. From what seemed like an eternity, we are back for 2018! Spring Training has run it's course and we would like to announce your 2018 Jersey Shore D-Bags Opening lineup! There are a few changes as Dan Macias, Jose Gomes, Matt Doyle, and Sergio Rodriguez are all gone off last year's team in one of the bigger roster turnovers in one season for Jersey.
The Pitching
Starters - With a breakout year for Greg Schaefer, a healthy Art Ellis and a shiny new Ace in Jose Lara, the D-Bags field their best starting pitching rotation yet.
Jose Ramos - 22 years old. IFA signing 2013. Improved in every category except oddly H/9, ERA and FIP. Dominated in playoffs. We think he is ready to be one of the best in the game
2017 stats: 16-6, 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP.
Contract: $1.82M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jose Lara - 27 years old. Came to Jersey in a trade with Toronto in the 2017 off season. It took fan favorite to bring in Lara, but gives Jersey a mean 1-2 punch. Former 19 game winner, 3.60 career ERA.
2017 stats(w/TOR): 12-11, 4.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP.
Contract: $15M. Signed through 2023 season.
Art Ellis - 32 years old. Acquired by Jersey via trade with Madison before the 2015 season. Ellis missed almost all of last season, only starting 3 games and 1 in the playoffs. Can pitch like an ace.
2016 stats: 14-9, 4.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP.
Contract: $10.7M. Signed through 2023 season, the last year being a team option.
Greg Schaefer - 28 years old. Came to Jersey via the Rule V Draft in 2011. Last year we said we were still waiting for him to live up to his potential, last season he did. Career numbers across the board.
2017 stats: 18-3, 3.82 ERA, 1.15 WHIP.
Contract: $2.54M. Signed through 2020 season.
Rob Goodship - 31 years old. Came to Jersey is Edison (Now Boston) as a waiver claim before the 2011 season. Also posted career highs across the board, only lefty on the staff.
2017 stats: 15-5, 3.61 ERA, 1.25 WHIP
Contract: $3.79M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jerry Burgess - 31 years old. Came to Jersey in trade with El Paso (Now Irvine) during 2015 season. Improved on 2016 season...slightly. Has major control problems. Will start season out of pen, but will likely see some starts. Has electric stuff.
2017 stats: 10-4, 4.92 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 125 in 104.1 IP.
Contract: $9.0M, Signed through the 2020 season with last year being a team option.
Drew Schaefer - 26 years old. Came to Jersey via trade with Niagara Falls during the 2017 season. Onion, has potential, but at nearly 27 might never see it. Will be 6th starter, spot starter, mop up role to see if he can mature at a late age.
2017 stats: 7-12, 7.08 ERA, 1.83 WHIP
Contract: $860K. Signed through the 2020 season.
Worth Noting: Losing Ellis last year left the Bags with 5 starters. With everyone healthy they have 7....on the roster. Will be interesting to see what transpires.
The Bullpen - It was a tough decision to let "Dog Pound" Gomes walk. With his demands and the talent in AAA it made sense. To remain a Top 3 pen in the CL, new faces will have to step up.
Jose Ruiz - 24 years old. Was drafted in the inaugural draft by Jersey. Improved his HR/9, BB/9 and K/9 last season. Hard thrower. With no Gomes, his work load should increase.
2017 stats: 5-2, 3 saves. 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP. 87K in 72.2 IP.
Contract: $1.19M Signed through 2020 season.
Angel Lara - 22 years old. Signed a MLC with Jersey before the 2013 season. Another hard throwing righty. Dominated AAA last season, 42 saves.
2017 stats (AAA): 3-6, 42 saves. 1.98 ERA, 1.05 WHIP. 70K in 59.0IP.
Contract: $400K. Signed through the 2022 season.
Hyo-Chin Kim - 21 years old. IFA signing 2013. Only lefty in the pen besides CL Saenz. Can touch 100 MPH with fastball. Needs to keep ball down, gave up 12 HR in 91 IP last season.
2017 stats: 6-4, 2 saves. 3.76 ERA, 1.07 WHIP. 68K in 91IP.
Contract: $1.19M. Signed through the 2021 season.
Lucio Tapia - 33 years old. Claimed off waivers from Whitewater (St. Louis) during 2010 season. Great rebound season last year. Steps into Set Up role with Gomes gone. Elder statesmen of the bullpen.
2017 stats: 9-2, 1 save. 2.81 ERA, 1.21 WHIP. 87K in 73.2 IP.
Contract: $3.46M. Free agent at end of the season.
Jaime Saenz - 31 years old. Drafted by Jersey in inaugural draft. Dominated in 2nd year as team's closer. Found stuff that was seemingly lost. Devastating curveball to go with 101 MPH fastball.
2017 stats - 8-2, 49 saves. 1.94 ERA, 0.99 WHIP. 118K in 83.2IP.
Contract: $3.61M. Free agent at end of the season.
Worth Noting: Even with the promotion of Lara, Jersey still has Cortez, Zong and Mateo who seem ready for the big leagues. Will be interesting to see if Tapia and Saenz get a deal before the season is over.
The Catchers - Same group as last year, Goyer was a huge surprise.
Warren Goyer - 29 years old - Acquired in a trade with Cleveland during the 2016 season. Huge breakout season for the backstop. Clubbed 42 HR, drove in 116 RBI in his best season as a pro
2017 stats: .257/.329/.541. 42 HR, 116 RBI.
Contract: $1.79M, Signed through 2020 season.
Albert Lopez - 29 years old. Signed a MLC during the 2011 season. He just gets it done when he needs to. 2nd straight year with around 100 AB, first year with an OPS north of 100.
2017 stats: .283/.355/.444. 3 HR, 14 RBI.
Contract: 880K, signed through the 2019 season.
Worth Noting: If either player went down with injury there is no real plan at backup. Both Carlier and Dowd COULD backup if necessary, but neither should see too much time behind the plate.
1st Basemen - A surprising move sent Doyle to Toronto. Another move brought in John Warner and a last minute move send Manny Romero through waivers and to AAA.
John Warner - 32 years old. Acquired via trade with LA before the 2018 season. Former 39 HR player who struggled with the bat with 2+ season in LA. Hoping a smaller park brings back his offense. Unlike most D-Bags he keeps the K's down.
2017 stats (w/LA): .249/.324/.360, 6 HR, 32 RBI (289 AB)
Contract: $2.0M. Signed through 2020 season w/ last year being a team option.
Alberto Perez - 30 years old. Drafted in the 47th round of the inaugural draft by Jersey. Listed as a 3B but started all year at 1B while Doyle was DH. Had a down year but still had 146 hits and 31 doubles. Will share time with Warner.
2017 stats: .282/.321/.424. 31 2B, 10 HR, 65 RBI.
Contract: $1.97M. Signed through 2020 season.
Worth noting: If anything happens Manny Romero will be back ASAP. Also to note Kisuki in AAA has taken big steps and looks to be the future at 1B. At only 22 he could be the next big hitter to hit Jersey.
2nd Basemen - Occupied by the back-to-back MVP winner, Mr. Bryant. He is also the only 2nd basemen listed on the roster.
Mike Bryant - 30 years old. 1st round pick, 2010 season. After a sluggish first half, he had a MONSTER 2nd half in route to his 2nd straight MVP award. Career high in HR with 47, missed out on back to back Triple Crowns by 10 AB by Joe Sanders. What can he do this year?
2017 stats: .335/.396/.631. 47 HR, 146 RBI.
Contract: $5.2M, signed through 2021 season with the last year being a team option.
Worth noting: If Bryant went down there are really no natural replacements for him. A slew of veterans in AAA play 2B, but probably not BSA starting level. Logically utility man Taylor would take his spot, or Morrow would learn the position on the fly.
Shortstop - Schroeder is the man here. Morrow was listed here, but has moved to 3B.
Lawrence Schroeder - 26 years old. 1st round pick, 2014 season. Great range for a defensive SS. Came out blazing with a .332 avg and 9 HR in 205 AB in 2016. Disappointed last year hitting .269 with 14 HR in 657 AB. Did have a team high 48 doubles though. I'm looking for a bounce back year from him.
2017 stats: .269/.327/.425. 48 2B, 14 HR, 77 RBI.
Contract: $1.86M. Signed through the 2022 season w/ the last year being a team option.
Marvin Taylor - 32 years old. Signed as a FA, April 2011. Your typical utility man. Plays every IF position above average with great range and hands. Has an above average eye and lacks power. This will be his 8th year with Jersey.
2017 stats: .235/.327/.280.
Contract: $950K. Signed through 2020 season.
Worth Noting: Frabrice Brodeur another 1st round pick turned 25 in the offseason and had an above avg year last year in AAA, he is the natural replacement for Taylor as he plays every IF position.
3rd Basemen - Morrow is the only one currently listed on the roster with Perez's move to 1B. If Morrow were to be injured Perez would slide back to 3B, with Warner manning 1B. No real options in AAA.
Adam Morrow - 29 years old. 2nd round pick, 2010 draft. A giant sigh of relief after a terrible sophomore year. He put up almost identical numbers to his ROY season 2 years ago. Had a +8.0 ZR at 3B last season.
2017 stats: .283/.398/.383. 38 2B, 54 RBI,978 BB.
Contract: $1.480K. Signed through 2020 season.
The Outfield - Instead of breaking this down we just went by all players who can play in the OF. Sergio Rodriquez and Tim Duncan who were on last year's opening day roster are both on teams in the NL. Jersey will start season with only 5 OF instead of 6.
Fransisco Torres - 22 years old. IFA signing 2013. Former top prospect. Above average speed and range, plays a very good LF. Started 2017 very hot, cooled off considerably. Hoping a return to his natural position helps his bat, he struggled in CF last season.
2017 stats: .251/.375/.409. 13 HR, 64 RBI, 84 BB in 462 AB.
Contract: $400K. Signed through the 2022 season.
Dave Dodd - 23 years old. Signed a MLC during the 2013 season, former 2nd round pick of Reno. Huge power. Increased his HR total to 30, improved all over his game. Also set BSA record for K's in a season, we hope that goes down. Could this be his breakout year?
2017 stats: .266/.273/.471. 30 2B, 30 HR, 105 RBI, 14 SB.
Contract: $1.94M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jose Ortiz - 29 years old. Drafted in the Rule V draft, 2015 via Reno. Lefty with great gap power, above average contact and hates to K. Will primarily act as 4th OF, expect most of his AB coming vs. RHP. Excelled when he got a shot last year.
2017 stats: .309/.406/.407. 9 2B, 1 HR, 17 RBI. 123 AB.
Contract: $1.15M. Signed through the 2020 season.
Peter Larson - 31 years old. Came to Jersey in the famous Jerry Paige trade in 2014. One of the best eyes in all of the BSA. If he could hit lefties at all could make a charge at BB record. Wil leadoff vs RHP again this year. Does have an injury history, missed 4+ weeks last year. Rebounded statiscally after 2016 season.
2017 stats: .308/.438/.419. 74 BB, 22 2B, 4 HR, 44 RBI. 308 AB,
Contract: $5.0M. Signed through 2019 season, the last year being a player option.
Fransisco Ibarra - 22 years old. Was discovered by Jersey in January of 2013 in Coasta Rica. Jersey fans are excited about this one. Natural Centerfielder with power and an eye. Raked in AAA last season, though struggled in 51 AB for Jersey in September. Might need to fill some of Doyle's shoes from the right side of the plate. Could be a star.
2017 stats (AAA): .323/.417/.632, 39 HR, 141 RBI, 28 SB.
Contract: $400K. Arbitration eligible after the 2021 season.
Worth Noting: When hasn't the OF been deep in Jersey? Though Duncan, Rodriguez, Kino are all gone they still have Al Ryan, Mattieu Vancini and Armando Gonzales in AAA. Arguably the best prospect in their system is Ricardo Berroa who was prmoted to AA for the season. The kid could be special in a few years.
Another strong team for Jersey. The rotation should be special. Questions will be answered about the new faces in the bullpen but I expect good results. If Goyer can produce anything like last year, Dodd lives up to his immense potential and Ibarra picks up from his AAA numbers this offense could be scary special. Only time will tell, but I like Jersey's chances at making it back to the playoffs this year.
GO D-BAGS
The Pitching
Starters - With a breakout year for Greg Schaefer, a healthy Art Ellis and a shiny new Ace in Jose Lara, the D-Bags field their best starting pitching rotation yet.
Jose Ramos - 22 years old. IFA signing 2013. Improved in every category except oddly H/9, ERA and FIP. Dominated in playoffs. We think he is ready to be one of the best in the game
2017 stats: 16-6, 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP.
Contract: $1.82M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jose Lara - 27 years old. Came to Jersey in a trade with Toronto in the 2017 off season. It took fan favorite to bring in Lara, but gives Jersey a mean 1-2 punch. Former 19 game winner, 3.60 career ERA.
2017 stats(w/TOR): 12-11, 4.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP.
Contract: $15M. Signed through 2023 season.
Art Ellis - 32 years old. Acquired by Jersey via trade with Madison before the 2015 season. Ellis missed almost all of last season, only starting 3 games and 1 in the playoffs. Can pitch like an ace.
2016 stats: 14-9, 4.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP.
Contract: $10.7M. Signed through 2023 season, the last year being a team option.
Greg Schaefer - 28 years old. Came to Jersey via the Rule V Draft in 2011. Last year we said we were still waiting for him to live up to his potential, last season he did. Career numbers across the board.
2017 stats: 18-3, 3.82 ERA, 1.15 WHIP.
Contract: $2.54M. Signed through 2020 season.
Rob Goodship - 31 years old. Came to Jersey is Edison (Now Boston) as a waiver claim before the 2011 season. Also posted career highs across the board, only lefty on the staff.
2017 stats: 15-5, 3.61 ERA, 1.25 WHIP
Contract: $3.79M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jerry Burgess - 31 years old. Came to Jersey in trade with El Paso (Now Irvine) during 2015 season. Improved on 2016 season...slightly. Has major control problems. Will start season out of pen, but will likely see some starts. Has electric stuff.
2017 stats: 10-4, 4.92 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 125 in 104.1 IP.
Contract: $9.0M, Signed through the 2020 season with last year being a team option.
Drew Schaefer - 26 years old. Came to Jersey via trade with Niagara Falls during the 2017 season. Onion, has potential, but at nearly 27 might never see it. Will be 6th starter, spot starter, mop up role to see if he can mature at a late age.
2017 stats: 7-12, 7.08 ERA, 1.83 WHIP
Contract: $860K. Signed through the 2020 season.
Worth Noting: Losing Ellis last year left the Bags with 5 starters. With everyone healthy they have 7....on the roster. Will be interesting to see what transpires.
The Bullpen - It was a tough decision to let "Dog Pound" Gomes walk. With his demands and the talent in AAA it made sense. To remain a Top 3 pen in the CL, new faces will have to step up.
Jose Ruiz - 24 years old. Was drafted in the inaugural draft by Jersey. Improved his HR/9, BB/9 and K/9 last season. Hard thrower. With no Gomes, his work load should increase.
2017 stats: 5-2, 3 saves. 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP. 87K in 72.2 IP.
Contract: $1.19M Signed through 2020 season.
Angel Lara - 22 years old. Signed a MLC with Jersey before the 2013 season. Another hard throwing righty. Dominated AAA last season, 42 saves.
2017 stats (AAA): 3-6, 42 saves. 1.98 ERA, 1.05 WHIP. 70K in 59.0IP.
Contract: $400K. Signed through the 2022 season.
Hyo-Chin Kim - 21 years old. IFA signing 2013. Only lefty in the pen besides CL Saenz. Can touch 100 MPH with fastball. Needs to keep ball down, gave up 12 HR in 91 IP last season.
2017 stats: 6-4, 2 saves. 3.76 ERA, 1.07 WHIP. 68K in 91IP.
Contract: $1.19M. Signed through the 2021 season.
Lucio Tapia - 33 years old. Claimed off waivers from Whitewater (St. Louis) during 2010 season. Great rebound season last year. Steps into Set Up role with Gomes gone. Elder statesmen of the bullpen.
2017 stats: 9-2, 1 save. 2.81 ERA, 1.21 WHIP. 87K in 73.2 IP.
Contract: $3.46M. Free agent at end of the season.
Jaime Saenz - 31 years old. Drafted by Jersey in inaugural draft. Dominated in 2nd year as team's closer. Found stuff that was seemingly lost. Devastating curveball to go with 101 MPH fastball.
2017 stats - 8-2, 49 saves. 1.94 ERA, 0.99 WHIP. 118K in 83.2IP.
Contract: $3.61M. Free agent at end of the season.
Worth Noting: Even with the promotion of Lara, Jersey still has Cortez, Zong and Mateo who seem ready for the big leagues. Will be interesting to see if Tapia and Saenz get a deal before the season is over.
The Catchers - Same group as last year, Goyer was a huge surprise.
Warren Goyer - 29 years old - Acquired in a trade with Cleveland during the 2016 season. Huge breakout season for the backstop. Clubbed 42 HR, drove in 116 RBI in his best season as a pro
2017 stats: .257/.329/.541. 42 HR, 116 RBI.
Contract: $1.79M, Signed through 2020 season.
Albert Lopez - 29 years old. Signed a MLC during the 2011 season. He just gets it done when he needs to. 2nd straight year with around 100 AB, first year with an OPS north of 100.
2017 stats: .283/.355/.444. 3 HR, 14 RBI.
Contract: 880K, signed through the 2019 season.
Worth Noting: If either player went down with injury there is no real plan at backup. Both Carlier and Dowd COULD backup if necessary, but neither should see too much time behind the plate.
1st Basemen - A surprising move sent Doyle to Toronto. Another move brought in John Warner and a last minute move send Manny Romero through waivers and to AAA.
John Warner - 32 years old. Acquired via trade with LA before the 2018 season. Former 39 HR player who struggled with the bat with 2+ season in LA. Hoping a smaller park brings back his offense. Unlike most D-Bags he keeps the K's down.
2017 stats (w/LA): .249/.324/.360, 6 HR, 32 RBI (289 AB)
Contract: $2.0M. Signed through 2020 season w/ last year being a team option.
Alberto Perez - 30 years old. Drafted in the 47th round of the inaugural draft by Jersey. Listed as a 3B but started all year at 1B while Doyle was DH. Had a down year but still had 146 hits and 31 doubles. Will share time with Warner.
2017 stats: .282/.321/.424. 31 2B, 10 HR, 65 RBI.
Contract: $1.97M. Signed through 2020 season.
Worth noting: If anything happens Manny Romero will be back ASAP. Also to note Kisuki in AAA has taken big steps and looks to be the future at 1B. At only 22 he could be the next big hitter to hit Jersey.
2nd Basemen - Occupied by the back-to-back MVP winner, Mr. Bryant. He is also the only 2nd basemen listed on the roster.
Mike Bryant - 30 years old. 1st round pick, 2010 season. After a sluggish first half, he had a MONSTER 2nd half in route to his 2nd straight MVP award. Career high in HR with 47, missed out on back to back Triple Crowns by 10 AB by Joe Sanders. What can he do this year?
2017 stats: .335/.396/.631. 47 HR, 146 RBI.
Contract: $5.2M, signed through 2021 season with the last year being a team option.
Worth noting: If Bryant went down there are really no natural replacements for him. A slew of veterans in AAA play 2B, but probably not BSA starting level. Logically utility man Taylor would take his spot, or Morrow would learn the position on the fly.
Shortstop - Schroeder is the man here. Morrow was listed here, but has moved to 3B.
Lawrence Schroeder - 26 years old. 1st round pick, 2014 season. Great range for a defensive SS. Came out blazing with a .332 avg and 9 HR in 205 AB in 2016. Disappointed last year hitting .269 with 14 HR in 657 AB. Did have a team high 48 doubles though. I'm looking for a bounce back year from him.
2017 stats: .269/.327/.425. 48 2B, 14 HR, 77 RBI.
Contract: $1.86M. Signed through the 2022 season w/ the last year being a team option.
Marvin Taylor - 32 years old. Signed as a FA, April 2011. Your typical utility man. Plays every IF position above average with great range and hands. Has an above average eye and lacks power. This will be his 8th year with Jersey.
2017 stats: .235/.327/.280.
Contract: $950K. Signed through 2020 season.
Worth Noting: Frabrice Brodeur another 1st round pick turned 25 in the offseason and had an above avg year last year in AAA, he is the natural replacement for Taylor as he plays every IF position.
3rd Basemen - Morrow is the only one currently listed on the roster with Perez's move to 1B. If Morrow were to be injured Perez would slide back to 3B, with Warner manning 1B. No real options in AAA.
Adam Morrow - 29 years old. 2nd round pick, 2010 draft. A giant sigh of relief after a terrible sophomore year. He put up almost identical numbers to his ROY season 2 years ago. Had a +8.0 ZR at 3B last season.
2017 stats: .283/.398/.383. 38 2B, 54 RBI,978 BB.
Contract: $1.480K. Signed through 2020 season.
The Outfield - Instead of breaking this down we just went by all players who can play in the OF. Sergio Rodriquez and Tim Duncan who were on last year's opening day roster are both on teams in the NL. Jersey will start season with only 5 OF instead of 6.
Fransisco Torres - 22 years old. IFA signing 2013. Former top prospect. Above average speed and range, plays a very good LF. Started 2017 very hot, cooled off considerably. Hoping a return to his natural position helps his bat, he struggled in CF last season.
2017 stats: .251/.375/.409. 13 HR, 64 RBI, 84 BB in 462 AB.
Contract: $400K. Signed through the 2022 season.
Dave Dodd - 23 years old. Signed a MLC during the 2013 season, former 2nd round pick of Reno. Huge power. Increased his HR total to 30, improved all over his game. Also set BSA record for K's in a season, we hope that goes down. Could this be his breakout year?
2017 stats: .266/.273/.471. 30 2B, 30 HR, 105 RBI, 14 SB.
Contract: $1.94M. Signed through 2020 season.
Jose Ortiz - 29 years old. Drafted in the Rule V draft, 2015 via Reno. Lefty with great gap power, above average contact and hates to K. Will primarily act as 4th OF, expect most of his AB coming vs. RHP. Excelled when he got a shot last year.
2017 stats: .309/.406/.407. 9 2B, 1 HR, 17 RBI. 123 AB.
Contract: $1.15M. Signed through the 2020 season.
Peter Larson - 31 years old. Came to Jersey in the famous Jerry Paige trade in 2014. One of the best eyes in all of the BSA. If he could hit lefties at all could make a charge at BB record. Wil leadoff vs RHP again this year. Does have an injury history, missed 4+ weeks last year. Rebounded statiscally after 2016 season.
2017 stats: .308/.438/.419. 74 BB, 22 2B, 4 HR, 44 RBI. 308 AB,
Contract: $5.0M. Signed through 2019 season, the last year being a player option.
Fransisco Ibarra - 22 years old. Was discovered by Jersey in January of 2013 in Coasta Rica. Jersey fans are excited about this one. Natural Centerfielder with power and an eye. Raked in AAA last season, though struggled in 51 AB for Jersey in September. Might need to fill some of Doyle's shoes from the right side of the plate. Could be a star.
2017 stats (AAA): .323/.417/.632, 39 HR, 141 RBI, 28 SB.
Contract: $400K. Arbitration eligible after the 2021 season.
Worth Noting: When hasn't the OF been deep in Jersey? Though Duncan, Rodriguez, Kino are all gone they still have Al Ryan, Mattieu Vancini and Armando Gonzales in AAA. Arguably the best prospect in their system is Ricardo Berroa who was prmoted to AA for the season. The kid could be special in a few years.
Another strong team for Jersey. The rotation should be special. Questions will be answered about the new faces in the bullpen but I expect good results. If Goyer can produce anything like last year, Dodd lives up to his immense potential and Ibarra picks up from his AAA numbers this offense could be scary special. Only time will tell, but I like Jersey's chances at making it back to the playoffs this year.
GO D-BAGS
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