Results tagged ‘ Sacramento Rivercats ’
Sunday, April 15th: RockHounds Score 18 as 3 of 4 Affiliates Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds outfielder Jeremy Barfield (HR / 2 Doubles / 6 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Reno Aces 1
Sacramento Rivercats 3
(WP – Threets 2-0 / 6.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Travis Banwart
(5 IP / 1 ER / 4K)
Worth Noting: Starter Travis Banwart had his best start of the season, allowing just 1 run over 5 innings, but left-hander Erick Threets earned the win with 2 scoreless innings of relief. Catcher Petey Paramore homered, third baseman Stephen Parker singled in the tying run, and Wes Timmons sacrificed to score the winning run for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Springfield Cardinals 4
Midland RockHounds 18
(WP – Daley 2-0 / 2.19)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield
(Home Run / 2 Doubles / 6 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Jeremy Barfield continued his hot hitting, going 4 for 5 with 6 RBIs, outfielder Shane Peterson also collected 4 hits, and outfielder Michael Choice, first baseman Anthony Aliotti and infielder Josh Horton contributed 3 hits apiece. Starter Gary Daley notched his second win by allowing 3 runs over 6 1/3 innings of work.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Modesto Nuts 9
Stockton Ports 10
(WP – Guzman 2-0 / 2.70)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Ryan Pineda
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Second baseman Ryan Pineda, serving as the DH for the day, hit a walk-off 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th to give the Ports the win. First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones also homered, and outfielder Myrio Richard and the hot-hitting Miles Head contributed 3 hits apiece. Starter Blake Hassebrock had a rough outing, allowing 6 runs on 11 hits over 4 1/3 innings.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Kane County Cougars 10
Burlington Bees 7
(LP – Murphy 0-1 / 2.89)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(2 for 4 / Home Run / Double / RBI / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson slugged his 4th homer of the season and first baseman Doug Landaeta hit his 2nd homer of the week. The Bees committed 3 errors and starter Sean Murphy allowed 6 runs, 3 earned, over 4 1/3 innings for the loss.
Saturday, April 14th: Miles Head’s Hot Hitting Continues as A’s Affiliates Win 3 of 4
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports infielder Miles Head (HR / 3 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Reno Aces 3
Sacramento Rivercats 4
(WP – Castro 1-0 / 3.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Chris Carter
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Chris Carter hit a 2-run homer to give the Rivercats the lead, catcher Derek Norris and outfielder Grant Green had 2 hits apiece, and our favorite diminutive Dominican Republican – 5’7” starting pitcher Fabio Castro – allowed just 1 run and struck out 5 over 5 innings to earn his first win for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Arkansas Travelers 2
Midland RockHounds 3
(WP – Smith 1-0 / 1.80)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Shane Peterson
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Shane Peterson doubled in 2 runs to give the RockHounds the lead, second baseman Conner Crumbliss and outfielder Michael Choice had 2 hits apiece, and starter Murphy Smith allowed 2 runs over 6 innings for his first win.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Modesto Nuts 2
Stockton Ports 4
(WP – Long 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Miles Head
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Miles Head continued his hot hitting, blasting a 3-run homer to give the Ports the lead, outfielder Josh Whitaker and shortstop Michael Gilmartin had 2 hits apiece, and starter T.J. Walz allowed just 1 run and struck out 5 over 6 innings of work.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Kane County Cougars 6
Burlington Bees 2
(LP – Alcantara 0-1 / 7.88)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Sean Jamieson
(2 for 4 / 1 RBI)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Sean Jamieson, serving as the DH for the day, had half the Bees’ hits and RBIs in the loss. Starter Raul Alcantara had a rough day, giving up 5 runs over 4 innings of work, but left-hander Brent Powers had a strong outing, tossing 3 shutout innings in relief of Alcantara.
Thursday, April 12th: Sacramento Shut Out as 3 of 4 Teams Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds outfielder Jeremy Barfield (Grand Slam)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 0
Tucson Padres 5
(LP – Ross 0-1 / 4.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino
(2 for 4 / Double)
Worth Noting: The hot-hitting Rivercats were shut out for the first time this season. Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino had 2 of the Rivercats’ 7 hits, and starter Tyson Ross allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 5 innings of work.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Arkansas Travelers 4
Midland Rock Hounds 8
(WP –Billings 2-0 / 3.18)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Jeremy Barfield hit the 5th grand slam for A’s affiliates in the first week of play, outfielder Shane Peterson had 3 hits and scored 3 runs, and starter Daniel Straily allowed 2 runs and struck out 6 over 5 innings.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Modesto Nuts 5
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Thornton 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Miles Head
(Home Run / RBI / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Miles Head hit his second homer of the season, shortstop Michael Gilmartin and outfielder Myrio Richard had 2 hits apiece, and starter Blake Treinen allowed 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Kane County Cougars 7
Burlington Bees 9
(WP – Urlaub 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Chad Oberacker homered for the second night in a row, outfielder Dusty Robinson hit his 3rd homer of the season, outfielder Bobby Crocker and third baseman Wade Kirkland had 3 hits and 2 RBIs apiece, and reliever Jeff Urlaub struck out 4 over 3 shutout innings for the win.
Tuesday, April 10th: Thanks to Green, Grand Slams Continue as 3 of 4 Affiliates Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Outfielder Grant Green Sacramento Rivercats (Grand Slam / 6 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 18
Tucson Padres 6
(WP – Banwart 1-0 / 9.58)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Grant Green
(Grand Slam / 6 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielders Brandon Moss, Michael Taylor and Jermaine Mitchell drove in 3 runs apiece, and Pedro Figueroa pitched 2 scoreless innings of relief.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 2
Springfield Cardinals 5
(LP – Simmons 0-1 / 12.27)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Griffin
(6 IP / 0 Runs / 0 Hits / 8 K’s)
Worth Noting: Former first-round draft pick James Simmons gave up 5 runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 10
Bakersfield Blaze 9
(WP – Guzman 1-0 / 2.45)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Tony Thompson
(Home Run / Double / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Ian Krol allowed 6 earned runs over 4 innings in his first start of the season for Stockton, but reliever Sean Doolittle looked impressive again, striking out 3 over 2 scoreless innings of relief.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 5
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1
(WP – Powers 2-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(5 IP / 0 Runs / 1 Hit / 7 K’s)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson tripled and drove in a run in the Bees’ victory.
Monday, April 9th: Rivercats and Rockhounds Win as Grand Slams Continue
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Shortstop Dusty Coleman Midland Rockhounds (Grand Slam)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 5
Tucson Padres 4
(WP – Souza 1-1 / 2.45)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Chris Carter
(2 Doubles / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Diminutive Dominican Republican starter Fabio Castro walked 3 and allowed 2 runs over 4 innings in his first start for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 5
Springfield Cardinals 4
(WP – Daley 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Starter Gary Daley threw 6 shutout innings and picked up the win in his season debut for the Rockhounds.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 4
Bakersfield Blaze 10
(LP – Bowman 0-1 / 16.20)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones
(3 for 4 / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Catcher Max Stassi and infielder Miles Head both hit their first home runs of the season for the Ports.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 2
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6
(LP – Perlman 0-1 / 6.75)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Bobby Crocker
(3 for 4 / 1 Run)
Worth Noting: Starter Raul Alcantara, acquired in the Andrew Bailey deal with Boston, gave up 6 hits and 2 runs over 4 innings in his first start for the Bees.
Sunday, April 8: Cats and Ports Win in Ross and Hassebrock’s Debuts
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
First Baseman Daric Barton Sacramento Rivercats (Grand Slam)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 10
Las Vegas 51s 3
(WP – Hernandez 1-0 / 6.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Daric Barton
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Starter Tyson Ross allowed just 1 run over 4 innings but walked 3.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 5
Springfield Cardinals 13
(LP – Haviland 0-1 / 23.63)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Conner Crumbliss
(Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Shawn Haviland gave up 7 runs in just 2 2/3 innings.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 4
Lake Elsinore Storm 1
(WP – Hassebrock 1-0 / 1.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Blake Hassebrock
(6 1/3 IP / 1 Run / 0 BB / Win)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Josh Whitaker had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 stolen base.
Friday, April 6: Rivercats and Ports Lose as Parker and Cole Make Their Debuts
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Two-Time Winner: Outfielder Dusty Robinson Burlington Bees (Home Run / Stolen Base / 3 Runs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 3
Las Vegas51s 4
(LP – Souza 0-1 / 5.40)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Jarrod Parker allowed 3 runs over 6 innings in his first start for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 4
Arkansas Travelers 0
(WP – Billings 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Conner Crumbliss
(Home Run / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Starter Daniel Straily struck out 7 in 4 2/3 shutout innings for the Rockhounds.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 1
Lake Elsinore Storm 5
(LP – Cole 0-1 / 5.40)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(2 Doubles / 1 Run)
Worth Noting: A.J. Cole allowed 3 earned runs over 5 innings in his first start for the Ports.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 6
Clinton LumberKings 4
(WP – Powers 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / Stolen Base / 3 Runs)
Worth Noting: Reliever Brent Powers struck out 4 over 3 shutout innings.
3 out of 4 A’s Affiliates Win on Opening Night!
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Outfielder Dusty Robinson Burlington Bees (Opening Night Grand Slam)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 11
Las Vegas 51s 6
(WP – Wagner 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Derek Norris
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Grant Green and Brandon Moss also homered, and Michael Taylor and Chris Carter had 3 hits apiece.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 0
Arkansas Travelers 1
(LP – Huttenlocker 0-1 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Griffin
(5 innings / 0 Runs / 8 Strikeouts)
Worth Noting: 2007 first-round draft pick James Simmons, rebounding from injuries, pitched 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 7
Lake Elsinore Storm 2
(WP – Treinen 1-0 / 2.84)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(Home Run / Double / 2 Runs / 1 RBI)
Worth Noting: Former first baseman Sean Doolittle, trying to convert to a pitcher after injuries, struck out 4 of the 5 batters he faced in 1 2/3 innings of relief.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 8
Clinton LumberKings 2
(WP – Kilcrease 1-0 / 2.25)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Taiwanese import Chih Fang Pan had 2 hits, including a double, on opening day for Burlington.
Preview: Parker, Peacock and Ross Lead Rivercats Rotation in 2012
Raley Field in Sacramento
The opening day roster for the A’s Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League, the Sacramento Rivercats, hadn’t been officially announced as of Wednesday night. But with a few exceptions, it’s pretty clear how the Rivercats’ roster will shape up.
The Rivercats are likely to start the season with 13 pitchers, including top prospects Jarrod Parker and Brad Peacock, as well as right-hander Tyson Ross until he’s needed as the A’s fifth starter in mid-April. The offense will include five outfielders led by promising sluggers Jermaine Mitchell and Grant Green, five infielders anchored by first baseman Chris Carter and third baseman Stephen Parker, and a catching corps led by top catching prospect Derek Norris.
The Rivercats’ regular lineup is likely to include Norris behind the plate – backed up by veteran minor leaguer Joel Galarraga – Carter, Wes Timmons, Adam Rosales and Parker around the horn in the infield – with minor league pickup Brandon Hicks backing them up – and Green, Mitchell, Michael Taylor and minor league veterans Brandon Moss and Jeff Fiorentino rotating in the outfield and in the designated hitter spot.
The Rivercats’ rotation will be made up of Ross, Parker and Peacock along with returning Rivercats Travis Banwart and Carlos Hernandez. Meanwhile, the bullpen will primarily be comprised of minor league veterans, all of whom will be at least 26 years old at the start of the season, and most of whom were signed as minor league free agents in the off-season.
You’ll find the Sacramento Rivercats’ likely roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below. And be sure to check back with A’s Farm throughout the season for daily updates on all the A’s minor league games and top prospects!
Jarrod Parker
Right-handed Starting Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 23
Drafted 2007 – 1st Round
Probably the most talented of all the A’s young pitching acquisitions this off-season, Parker was a first-round draft pick in 2007 who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2009 and ended up missing all of the 2010 season. He returned to Double-A Mobile in 2011 and turned in a 3.79 ERA in 26 starts, striking out 112 in 130 2/3 innings. After earning a late-season call-up with the Diamondbacks, he gave up no runs in his only major league start. Parker should eventually end up as a top-of-the-rotation pitcher for the A’s, but he could benefit from a little more seasoning at Sacramento this year.
Brad Peacock
Right-handed Starting Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2006 – 41st Round
Of all the young hurlers the A’s acquired this off-season who pitched above Single-A last year, Peacock had the lowest ERA and the best strikeout rate of them all, turning in a stellar 2.39 ERA and striking out 177 in 146 2/3 innings between Triple-A Syracuse and Double-A Harrisburg last year. He earned a late-season call-up with the Nationals and gave up only 1 run in 12 innings of major league action. The Florida native seems to be a smart pitcher who’s figured out what it takes to win, and it’d be surprising if he didn’t get a chance to be pitching in the majors before the season’s through.
Derek Norris
Right-handed Hitting Catcher
Age On Opening Day: 23
Drafted 2007 – 4th Round
The only hitter the A’s acquired in the Gio Gonzalez deal with the Nationals, Norris certainly fits the A’s mold in that he’s a power hitter who has a propensity for drawing walks. His career minor league OBP of .403 no doubt got the A’s attention. But while he slugged 20 home runs at Double-A Harrisburg last season, he managed to hit only .210. If he can just keep his average above the Mendoza line, Norris could serve to bridge the gap between Kurt Suzuki and young catching prospect Max Stassi.
Chris Carter
Right-handed Hitting First Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 25
Drafted 2005 – 15th Round
Acquired in the Dan Haren deal with the Diamondbacks, it was originally hoped that the slugging first baseman would be anchoring the heart of the A’s lineup by now. He’s put up big power numbers in the minors, clubbing 31 home runs at Triple-A Sacramento in 2010 and posting a career minor league slugging percentage of .540. But Carter will have to take the opportunity to open some eyes and really show the A’s what he can do at Sacramento in 2012.
Michael Taylor
Right-handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 26
Drafted 2007 – 5th Round
Along with Carter, Taylor had lots of expectations thrust upon him as soon as the A’s managed to pry him away from Philadelphia. And while the 6’5” outfielder put up stellar numbers in the Phillies system, his progress has stagnated a bit since coming to the A’s. But Taylor does still have a .296/.371/.476 career minor league slash line along with some good tools. At 26 though, 2012 may be his last real opportunity to show the A’s just what’s he’s capable of.
Grant Green
Right-handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2009 – 1st Round
Green was originally selected by the A’s in the first round of the 2009 draft as a shortstop but has since been moved to the outfield. Midway through the 2011 season, Green took over in center field for Double-A Midland, where he turned in a .291/.343/.408 slash line. But his home run numbers dipped from 20 at Class-A Stockton in the 2010 season down to just 9 last year. His plate discipline has been an issue too, as he’s struck out three times as often as he’s walked in his minor league career. Still, he hits the ball hard and Green could earn a shot in the A’s outfield before long.
Jermaine Mitchell
Left-handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 27
Drafted 2006 – 5th Round
A six-year minor league veteran, Mitchell finally put it all together in 2011. The outfielder hit .332 with 29 doubles, 16 triples, 15 homers, and 27 stolen bases in 536 at bats between Double-A Midland and Triple-A Sacramento last season. He also posted an impressive .430 on-base percentage to go along with a .530 slugging percentage. The A’s brass thinks this talented player may have finally figured it all out and will be looking to his performance this year at Sacramento to determine whether or not he’s truly got what it takes.
-SACRAMENTO RIVERCATS LIKELY 2012 ROSTER-
STARTING PITCHERS
Tyson Ross
Jarrod Parker
Brad Peacock
Travis Banwart
Carlos Hernandez
LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS
Fabio Castro
Pedro Figueroa
Erick Threets
RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS
Jim Miller
Justin Souza
Merkin Valdez
Neil Wagner
Evan Scribner or Travis Schlichting
CATCHERS
Derek Norris
Joel Galarraga
INFIELDERS
Chris Carter
Wes Timmons
Adam Rosales
Stephen Parker
Brandon Hicks
OUTFIELDERS
Michael Taylor
Grant Green
Jermaine Mitchell
Brandon Moss
Jeff Fiorentino
Be sure to check back with A’s Farm throughout the season for daily updates on all the A’s minor league games and top prospects
