Future Redbirds

Sorry for the lack of updates here, I haven’t forgot about this blog and I’m sure as winter goes on it’ll be updated more often, at least every week or two.

Just a quick update on the AFL, things aren’t going so hot for Nick Stavinoha. In 52 at bats, Stavvy’s OPS is a paltry .624. He did just homer today, maybe he’ll get going. This is Arizona, where the balls are usually jumping off bats so I’m not sure what’s going on with Nick but he’s obviously struggling right now and will probably be heading back to A ball unless he can get jump started.

On the positive Amaury Marti is hitting .311/.360/.556 in 45 AB’s, and Brendan Ryan is also hitting well, to the tune of .349/.371/.465. Ryan has also made 6 errors in just 18 games, not what you want to see from the possible shortstop of the future but it’s good to see Ryan get some good AB’s after having a rather injury riddled season.

Mike Parisi has been a walking disaster, with a 10.64 ERA in 11 innings of relief work. Stu Pomeranz has been awful as well, giving up 19 hits and 12 runs in 10 innings. Eric Haberer has managed an ERA of 4.50, but he’s walked more guys then he’s struck out (7bb, 6k in 10 IP). Dennis Dove has a 1.93 ERA in 9.1 innings pitched, with a low .86 WHIP.

The thing about the Arizona Fall League is that it seems like you really have to take it all with a grain of salt. Hitters usually go crazy in that hot air, pitchers struggle and the season is only 32 games long. The teams are full of prospects from different teams fighting for playing time so it’s not easy to get reads on these guys. Scouts can watch the happenings and get stuff, but when you’re just looking at scoreboards you know you’re not getting all the story.