Batter's Box Interactive Magazine - Ginley Throws One Hitter

Another strong start from Kyle Ginley following his promotion to Dunedin.

Syracuse 1 at Durham 9

Kane Davis started and pitched ok. He went 6.2 innings giving up 3 runs on 7 hits (no walks). Davis struck out 6 on the night.

The Chief offense was quiet. Buck Coats had two hits from the leadoff spot and Wayne Lydon had an RBI double and a walk.

New Britain 4 at New Hampshire 11

The Fishercats banged out 13 hits on the night. Scott Campbell continued his hot start, going 3-5 with a walk, raising his average to .354. Travis Snider went 2-5 with a homer and 2 Ks. He has 4 AA homers now and seems to be settling into AA ball (6-17 with 2 HRs in his last 4 games). David Smith went 2-3 with 2 doubles and 2 walks. Kyle Phillips also had a 2 hit night, with one being a HR.

Scott Richmond had a good line for the night. Six innings, 2 runs on 4 hits and a walk. He struck out 7.

Clearwater 0 at Dunedin 4

The jump to High A doesn't seem to have phased Kyle Ginley yet. He threw a 1 hitter over 7 innings. Ginley struck out 4 and walked 3. In two starts Ginley has given up just 3 hits in 12 innings. There's a few tidbits in Gerry's interview with the Lansing coaching staff on Ginley. Eddie Rodriguez finished the game for the D-Jays with 2 hitless innings.

Two hit nights for Dunedin belonged to JP Arencibia and Sean Shoffit (who I'm just noticing is in CF now). Brian Dopirak homered as well.

Dayton 2 at Lansing 1

There were just 6 hits between the two teams so it doesn't appear to have been the most exciting game yesterday. The Lansing hits belonged to Ahrens, Chavez and Rodriguez (all singles). Manny Rodriguez now has a .398/.417/.624 line this year. He's 23 so he's old for the league, but that's an impressive line nonetheless.

Trystan Magnuson started for Lansing and went 3 innings giving up a run. Luis Perez followed and he threw 4 impressive innings striking out 7 against 2 walks and 1 hit. Brad Cuthbertson finished up with 2 perfect innings, striking out 3.

3 Stars!:
3 - Travis Snider (2-5, HR)
2 - Scott Campbell (3-5, BB)
1 - Kyle Ginley (1 hitter over 7 innings)

(FYI - A draft thread looking at college hitters should be coming later this week.)

Posted by Pistol on Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 09:00 AM EDT.

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ChicagoJaysFan - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 10:22 AM EDT (#185115) #

Has there been any indication that Campbell might be moved to another position? He plays about the only position the Jays have blocked with a young, established, major leaguer locked up for a few years. SS always seems like the obvious position in need of a player. At a minimum, I'd expect they'd want to try him at SS as everything I've read places him at best a utility infielder.

(And I know Rios and Wells are locked up, but that still leaves LF)

FisherCat - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 10:32 AM EDT (#185116) #

Some thoughts that have been rolling in my head...I'm thinking that with Snider's need to be a DH exclusively because of his elbow, it has created a log jam in the lower levels. Judging from the hitting lines (as well as the ages) of Brian Dopriak in Dunedin & Manny Rodriguez in Lansing, they would've almost certainly been promoted already, but because they're almost exclusively DH's themselves, until Snider is playing the OF they are going to be stuck where they are. Which is a shame, because we need to start seeing where our next wave of power hitters are coming from, because the parent club needs help!!

Mike Green - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 10:36 AM EDT (#185117) #

Campbell might end up as a left-fielder/leadoff hitter, perhaps on a platoon basis.

Jdog - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 12:29 PM EDT (#185125) #

I was under the impression that Dopriak was in Dunedin because it is his home town, and that he is pretty much just playing as an organizational soldier, who will not be promoted. Am I wrong?

Mike Green - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 01:55 PM EDT (#185134) #

It's Dopirak, not Dopriak.

He has a tough road to the majors, given his age and lack of defensive ability. He will have to absolutely mash, which means more IsoP and a better W/K than he has ever posted.

Greg - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 02:17 PM EDT (#185136) #

What's the deal with Campbell?

I hadn't been paying much attention to him last year, but he seems like he's always been a decent hitter (though with not much power) and he's only 23. Does he have a shot, or is this just a hot month for him?

Greg - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 02:19 PM EDT (#185137) #

Damn you baseball-reference, with your lack of biographical information on minor leaguers

I just now found out that Campbell is a Kiwi....wild, if the stars were to align for him, would he be the first in the majors?

John Northey - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 02:41 PM EDT (#185140) #

Based on Baseball-Reference there are no New Zealand'ers listed as playing in the majors. It would be cool, but hopefully work out better than the first one from Guam did (John Hattig - 24 AB's in '06 and now appears to be out of baseball).

Dr B - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 02:52 PM EDT (#185141) #

I just now found out that Campbell is a Kiwi....wild, if the stars were to align for him, would he be the first in the majors?

Yeah, I am pretty sure he'd be the first. BTW. Campbell has received more space in the New Zealand Herald (a paper) than Roy Halladay or any other Blue Jay. That is, Campbell has received a small side piece and every else has received none. I'd have linked it , but it doesn't contain anything interesting. It just announced that he had reached AA.

I think we are going to have to wait and see whether he is the real deal. He hasn't been in AA for long.

timpinder - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 03:51 PM EDT (#185145) #

What exactly is wrong with Snider's elbow, anyway? The Jays originally suggested that it was a minor injury and that he'd be a DH for a couple of weeks and then would be back in the outfield once he was feeling better. Is it safe to assume that the injury is much more serious than reported? Or do the Jays really see Lind as a part of their future and hold his outfield defense in higher regard than Snider's, so they're getting Snider used to a career as a DH?

I gather from Blair's recent blog that the elbow injury is a problem, though:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/baseball

Lugnut Fan - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 04:01 PM EDT (#185147) #

I am not sure if this is the issue or not, but if you look at Sniders elbow, he has a large scar because he had bone chips removed from it when he was in high school. Again, I'm not sure if the issue is related to that or not.

Mike Green - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 04:19 PM EDT (#185151) #

Mark Rzepczynski had his second solid start (4IP, 1ER, 1W, 5K) for the Lugnuts this afternoon. Tyler Rhoden (no relation to Rick) got the win for Dayton in relief.

scottt - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 04:34 PM EDT (#185152) #

Anybody has any insight on who is going to pitch in Phillies this Friday? When was Purcey's last start?

ChicagoJaysFan - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 04:44 PM EDT (#185154) #

Anybody has any insight on who is going to pitch in Phillies this Friday? When was Purcey's last start?

Check here.

peiscooter - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 05:11 PM EDT (#185156) #

Phillies projected starter on Friday is Jamie Moyer.

Purcey last pitched on Saturday and lost 3 - 0. Given 4 days rest he would be ready to pitch again on Thursday, but as he may be travelling that day, he can start for the Jays on Friday with 5 days rest.

scottt - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 05:17 PM EDT (#185157) #

Alright. Sounds good. I like the idea of giving the pitchers an extra day since they've all been pitching into late innings.

peiscooter - Tuesday, May 13 2008 @ 05:46 PM EDT (#185159) #

Just noticed that if Purcey goes up against 45 year old Moyer, it will follow his first start against 43 year old Kenny Rogers, two guys that started their professional careers the year Purcey was born.

CaramonLS - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 12:03 PM EDT (#185211) #

Does Campbell bat right or left handed? Minor league baseball says (L), but BBRef/theCube say (R).

His splits are very good vs. RHP too, so who is right?

ayjackson - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 12:28 PM EDT (#185214) #

Does Campbell bat right or left handed?

Marc Hulet's prospect reviews from over at Blue Jay Way says he hits right-handed. Recently, I've been led to believe otherwise. Probably best to ask Marc.

With regards to Scott Campbell's defense, I've come across this nugget in the Media Notes for today's game:

SS Ryan Klosterman is hitting .412 (7-for-17) on the homestand. Klosterman and 2B

Scott Campbell have formed a strong middle infield with each player leading their position in

fielding in the Eastern League.

Mike Green - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 12:31 PM EDT (#185216) #

Leading the league in fielding

Probably means the highest fielding percentage. For a second baseman, that might be 10% of the story. Range and pivot on the DP are the two big items. Oh well, a little nugget is better than nada.

ayjackson - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 12:34 PM EDT (#185217) #

Here's Campbell's Gonzaga U profile page. They report he's a lefty hitter. Also of note, he's only played baseball since 2004. There's no high school baseball in New Zealand, though I imagine he came across fastball in his youth. I think the fact that he is 23 years old right now loses some relevance when evaluating his development.

ChicagoJaysFan - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 12:40 PM EDT (#185219) #

I think the fact that he is 23 years old right now loses some relevance when evaluating his development.

I don't mean this disparagingly, but are you over 23? Age of a prospect is not just a time-to-learn thing, it's also a physical issue. Even if he hasn't had the time to learn that others have, the body starts to break down in the mid-to-late 20s (uggh).

ayjackson - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 01:21 PM EDT (#185226) #

I don't mean this disparagingly, but are you over 23? Age of a prospect is not just a time-to-learn thing, it's also a physical issue. Even if he hasn't had the time to learn that others have, the body starts to break down in the mid-to-late 20s (uggh).

23 seems like a lifetime ago. I said his age loses some relevance, not all. I think we can use age to predict his ceiling. I don't think we can here, because he's on a different learning curve from the standard mionr league population. Due to (ugggh) aging issues, his peak would probably be shorter (if he indeed reaches it at a later age). It's also arguable that the body breaks down in the late 20's because one's been throwing a baseball (for example) for 25 years. That is not the case for Campbell. It could be usage as opposed to age that will lead to breakdown. As a footballer, though, Campbell's lower body breakdowns perhaps could be accelerated.

[Not to worry, but I actually feel a bit offended that someone other than a cocktail waitress would ask if I was over 23. I fear this reflects poorly on the quality of my posts around these parts.]

ChicagoJaysFan - Wednesday, May 14 2008 @ 01:31 PM EDT (#185229) #

[Not to worry, but I actually feel a bit offended that someone other than a cocktail waitress would ask if I was over 23. I fear this reflects poorly on the quality of my posts around these parts.]

Was not meant in that sense at all ... I just thought the physical breakdown that occurs in the 20s might be overlooked if you weren't past that age.

I do find your posts to be of a high-caliber, so please do not take any offense.

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