A late in season run saw Jersey Shore capture their 3rd CL Eastern Division title in 4 years and their 2nd ever World Series appearance last season. Though they fell to Boston in 5 games, the season was considered a success and saw a lot of young players step in and make big contributions. A year later and a new season are upon us and we have a lot of familiar faces but the staff also has a few changes. Jersey lost 4 fairly big contributors from the past couple years. Those names include SP Art Ellis, SP Greg Schaefer, MR Phillip Moran and MR/CL Jose Ruiz. Who will be taking their spots? Find out below.
Pitching
Art Ellis really showed his age in the past 2 seasons and declining his large option was a no brainer for Jersey. Greg Schaefer on the other hand wasn't the easiest decision. Rumors have it that Jersey was in talks with Schaefer and at least 2 other clubs for a sign and trade, but nothing materialized. Coincidentally both of these players, including MR Jose Ruiz are all with division rival Madison now.
The Rotation
Jersey brings one of the strongest rotations we have seen from them in years. 4 members are under the age of 26 and Jose Ramos is coming off his best season as a pro. If they pitch up to their potential, Jersey should be very much in the hunt to win the East for a 4th time in 5 years.
Jose Ramos - 25 years old, IFA signing 2013 season. Ace of the staff, 41 wins over the last 2 seasons and finished 2nd to Lebel in Cy Young voting last season.
2020 stats: 18-5, 3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 3.27 FIP, 3.45 K/BB
Contract: $7.06M. Signed through 2023 season.
Sergio Martinez - 24 yeras old, IFA signing 2013 season. After great 2019 season he took a step backwards last year. Jersey is hoping it was just a sophomore slump. Highly talented.
2020 stats: 14-10, 4.27 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 3.88 FIP, 1.61 K/BB
Contract: $2.59M. Signed through 2024 season.
Ramon Ruiz - 24 years old, IFA signing 2013 season. Ruiz got his feet wet last year getting 12 starts with mixed reviews. He really burst onto the scene in 2019 winning 21 games in AAA after being thought of as a C type prospect. His only downfall would seem to be his stamina.
2020 stats: 6-2, 4.46 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 3.65 FIP, 3.05 K/BB
Contract: $400K. Should become Arb eligible in 2023.
Jose Lara - 30 years old, acquired via trade with Toronto after the 2017 season. The elder statesman of the rotation, Lara has been a polarizing, up and down starter since coming to Jersey, not what they expected when the trade was made.
2020 stats: 12-10, 5.70 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 5.14 FIP, 2.23 K/BB
Contract: $15M. Signed through 2023 season,
Javier Garcia - 24 years old, acquired via trade with Vista during 2015 season. A strong spring training won the 5th spot for Garcia this year. After 3 straight years of striking out 225+ batters in AAA he got 3 starts last year for Jersey. Probably not a long term option, but can throw heat.
2020 stats: 1-1, 5.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 4.18 FIP, 2.75 K/BB
Contract: $400K. Should be arb eligible in 2024.
The Bullpen
The only loss in a fairly inexperienced pen was Ruiz but Jersey had the man power in AAA to replace him internally. Mungo's option was picked up to anchor the bullpen as it should be one of the team's strong points again this season.
Jaime Saenz - 35 years old, re-acquired via trade with Baffin Island during the 2020 season. The 2021 season will be the 10th Saenz will appear in Jersey. One of the better relievers in the game and hardest throwing pitchers.
2020 stats: 6-3, 35 saves. 2.43 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 1.99 FIP, 4.95 K/BB.
Contract: $9M. Signed through the 2021 season.
Gerald Johnson - 25 years old, drafted 2015 in 1st compensatory round. Johnson is a closer in the wings, who is said to have one of the better fastballs in the league. Likes to keep the ball on the ground, only flaw is he lacks control at times.
2020 stats: 7-2, 10 saves. 2.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 2.76 FIP, 3.45 K/BB.
Contract: $1.04M. Signed through the 2025 season.
Angel Lara - 25 years old, signed as an IFA 2013 season. Hard throwing right hander and 2021 will be his 4th season in the Jersey pen. Like Johnson, groundball pitcher who avoids giving up the long ball.
2020 stats: 5-4, 2 saves. 3.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 3.18 FIP, 2.42 K/BB.
Contract: $820K. Signed through the 2022 season.
Hyo-chin Kim - 24 years old, signed a MLC during 2013 season. After tearing his UCL in spring training of the 2019 season and missing the entire year, he came back in 2020 and the best season of his career. This will be his 5th season in the pen and could be a future closer.
2020 stats: 6-1, 2 saves. 2.43 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 2.78 FIP, 5.71 K/BB
Contract: $1.49M. Signed though the 2026 season.
Luis Cortez - 26 years old, received via trade with Vista during the 2014 season. Talented hurler spending his 4th year as part of the Jersey pen, but has never pitched a full year, always bounced between Jersey and AAA. Out of options so it's time to put up numbers.
2020 stats: 0-1, 1 save. 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 5.63 FIP, 2.00 K/BB
Contract: $400K. Should be arb eligible in 2023.
Claude Pinard - 27 years old, drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft. Pinard is a true rookie after taking a couple extra years to reach the pros. Was great last year as the closer in AAA and impressed in spring training.
2020 stats (AAA): 7-3, 16 saves. 2.45 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 3.05 FIP, 3.17 K/BB
Contract: $400K. Should become arb eligible in 2024.
Yin-zeng Zong - 30 years old, drafted in the 7th round of the 2013 draft. Zong is the only 7th round pick from 2013 to see major league action. Put up his best numbers as a pro last season and throws very hard.
2020 stats: 3-1. 1.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 3.58 FIP, 2.78 K/BB
Contract: $830K. Signed through 2023 season.
There you have it. Your 2021 Jersey Shore pitching staff. The 12 man rotation is a lot for the D-Bags who usually only carry 11 men. There are a few options in AAA including top prospect SP Roland Martin if injuries or poor play arise. Can this staff be one of the best in the CL? Only time will tell.
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2016 Rule IV Amateur Draft; Jersey Shore
It's draft time again and that means one of GM Josh Swain's favorite times of the year. Swain has done a fantastic job drafting taking the teams 2 superstars in Bryant and Doyle, as well as the team's current SS Adam Morrow and the team's future SS Lawrence Shroeder and recently traded Richard Coker. In 6 years of drafting one thing has been common for the Bags, taking a bat in the first round. And most notably taking an infield bat. 5 out of the 6 years the team's first round pick was an infiender: Bryant, Doyle, Coker, Schroeder and Brodeur. The only other first rounder that wasn't an IF was CF Ernesto Barzaga who never developed and is out of the league. This year we saw things change.
1st Round:
With Jersey's first pick coming at pick 31 in the first round they went and different direction and chose SP Gianluigi Ciottone out of the University of Nebraska. Ciottone was a solid starter for Nebraska for 4 season averaging over 11 K/9 while walking 3.5 per/9 and limiting his HR. Swain was ecstatic to get him at 31. "I'll be honest we had him as a Top 3 SP in this draft and him falling to 31 is amazing, I would have taken him 20-25 picks sooner if we had position" Swain said. The one knock on Gianluigi is the lack of a decent 3rd pitch. He does throw a changeup, but it is very raw and limits it in games. The Bags will try to help improve the pitch in the offseason and track his results from there.
2nd Round:
Having 2 second round picks, Jersey went the same route with both picks. Both high stuff/high movement MR, one out of HS and one out of college. The first was pick 40 of the 2nd round and 113th overall, MR Gil Dickson out of Randall HS. Dickson served as the closer for Randall for 4 years, totally 31 saves in his 4 seasons. He finished his HS career with a 2.70 ERA, racking up 99 K's in 60.0 IP. He throws an above average fastball and curveball and tops out at 94 MPH.
2 picks later at 115th overall, Jersey selected SP/MR Claude Pinard out of the University of Louisville. Pinard was a college starter and finished school with a 16-7 W/L record, striking out 271 batters in 67.2 IP. He was one of the best starters in the country his senior year having a 2.13 ERA and finishing 6-0. Jersey has already come forth and stated he might get some minor league starts but with only 2 pitches he will probably be regulated to straight bullpen duty. Pinard throws an excellent sinker which keeps the ball on the ground almost 75% of the time. Combine that with his power to hit 99 MPH, you have some great potential.
3rd Round:
For the 2nd round in a row Jersey would have 2 picks. With the first the trend continued and Jersey selected MR Pat Wright out of Dublin Jerome High School at pick 45 of the 3rd round, 169th overall. Wright started for 4 seasons tallying a 20-6 record in 32 starts amassing an amazing 319 K's and only 38 BB's 199 IP. He like Pinard only throws 2 pitches and probably will be regulated for bullpen duty and if there was a knock on his pitching it's his movement. He gave up 29 HR in 32 stats.
2 picks later Jersey selected another pitcher and it's 5th of the day taking MR Jesus Ramos out of Buchanan High School with pick 47 of the 3rd round, 171st overall. Ramos played at Buchanan for 3 seasons compiling a 3.53 ERA, making 14 starts in 23 appearances. His control is his strong point rating at a 16 on a 20 point scale. He will be sent to A ball Manhatten.
4th Round:
With it's 4th round pick, 203rd overall, Jersey selected Nicaraguan born 23 year old MR out of the University of Minnesota Sergio Hernandez. Hernandez was selected 90th overall last year by the New Orleans Looters but failed to sign. He reportedly played ball in the South American league this season before re-entering the draft pool. Sergio was the primary closer for UMN, but what stands out is his 73% groundball rate and the fact he only gave up 4 HR in 89.2 IP in college. He will report to AA Gainsville.
5th Round:
For Jersey's 5th round pick they finally shied away from the arms and selected a bat. At 231st overall they selected 3B Michael Swanson out of UCLA. This is the 3rd time time Swanson has been drafted and will turn 25 later this year. Not the ideal draftee. He was selected 134th overall by Toronto in 2014, then 160th overall by your Jersey Shore D-Bags last season. Swanson doesn't have much upside with the stick but has elite speed and has a great glove.
6th: CF Guillermo Cardenas
7th: MR Juan Patino
8th: CF Charlie Nichols
9th: LF Joseph Randall
10th: RF Greg McDaniel
Overall another strong draft for the Bags. The pitching will restock the system and give them one of the deepest systems in MR prospects in the BSA. If Ciottone can develop like Jersey hopes, he could be an absolute steal at pick 31.
GO D-BAGS
1st Round:
With Jersey's first pick coming at pick 31 in the first round they went and different direction and chose SP Gianluigi Ciottone out of the University of Nebraska. Ciottone was a solid starter for Nebraska for 4 season averaging over 11 K/9 while walking 3.5 per/9 and limiting his HR. Swain was ecstatic to get him at 31. "I'll be honest we had him as a Top 3 SP in this draft and him falling to 31 is amazing, I would have taken him 20-25 picks sooner if we had position" Swain said. The one knock on Gianluigi is the lack of a decent 3rd pitch. He does throw a changeup, but it is very raw and limits it in games. The Bags will try to help improve the pitch in the offseason and track his results from there.2nd Round:
Having 2 second round picks, Jersey went the same route with both picks. Both high stuff/high movement MR, one out of HS and one out of college. The first was pick 40 of the 2nd round and 113th overall, MR Gil Dickson out of Randall HS. Dickson served as the closer for Randall for 4 years, totally 31 saves in his 4 seasons. He finished his HS career with a 2.70 ERA, racking up 99 K's in 60.0 IP. He throws an above average fastball and curveball and tops out at 94 MPH.2 picks later at 115th overall, Jersey selected SP/MR Claude Pinard out of the University of Louisville. Pinard was a college starter and finished school with a 16-7 W/L record, striking out 271 batters in 67.2 IP. He was one of the best starters in the country his senior year having a 2.13 ERA and finishing 6-0. Jersey has already come forth and stated he might get some minor league starts but with only 2 pitches he will probably be regulated to straight bullpen duty. Pinard throws an excellent sinker which keeps the ball on the ground almost 75% of the time. Combine that with his power to hit 99 MPH, you have some great potential.3rd Round:
For the 2nd round in a row Jersey would have 2 picks. With the first the trend continued and Jersey selected MR Pat Wright out of Dublin Jerome High School at pick 45 of the 3rd round, 169th overall. Wright started for 4 seasons tallying a 20-6 record in 32 starts amassing an amazing 319 K's and only 38 BB's 199 IP. He like Pinard only throws 2 pitches and probably will be regulated for bullpen duty and if there was a knock on his pitching it's his movement. He gave up 29 HR in 32 stats.2 picks later Jersey selected another pitcher and it's 5th of the day taking MR Jesus Ramos out of Buchanan High School with pick 47 of the 3rd round, 171st overall. Ramos played at Buchanan for 3 seasons compiling a 3.53 ERA, making 14 starts in 23 appearances. His control is his strong point rating at a 16 on a 20 point scale. He will be sent to A ball Manhatten.4th Round:
With it's 4th round pick, 203rd overall, Jersey selected Nicaraguan born 23 year old MR out of the University of Minnesota Sergio Hernandez. Hernandez was selected 90th overall last year by the New Orleans Looters but failed to sign. He reportedly played ball in the South American league this season before re-entering the draft pool. Sergio was the primary closer for UMN, but what stands out is his 73% groundball rate and the fact he only gave up 4 HR in 89.2 IP in college. He will report to AA Gainsville.5th Round:
For Jersey's 5th round pick they finally shied away from the arms and selected a bat. At 231st overall they selected 3B Michael Swanson out of UCLA. This is the 3rd time time Swanson has been drafted and will turn 25 later this year. Not the ideal draftee. He was selected 134th overall by Toronto in 2014, then 160th overall by your Jersey Shore D-Bags last season. Swanson doesn't have much upside with the stick but has elite speed and has a great glove.6th: CF Guillermo Cardenas
7th: MR Juan Patino
8th: CF Charlie Nichols
9th: LF Joseph Randall
10th: RF Greg McDaniel
Overall another strong draft for the Bags. The pitching will restock the system and give them one of the deepest systems in MR prospects in the BSA. If Ciottone can develop like Jersey hopes, he could be an absolute steal at pick 31.
GO D-BAGS
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