by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor With the first two months of the minor league season almost in the books, it seems like a good time to take a look at the A’s minor league team leaders in a few key hitting and pitching categories. And it shouldn’t come…
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Wednesday, May 24th: Blackburn Leads Sounds to 2nd Straight Shutout Win while Meisner Pitches Ports to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Omaha Storm Chasers 0 Nashville Sounds 4 WP – Blackburn 3-4 / 3.33 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Paul Blackburn (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 6 K / Win) Another day, another great performance by…
View More Wednesday, May 24th: Blackburn Leads Sounds to 2nd Straight Shutout Win while Meisner Pitches Ports to VictoryFriday, May 19th: Blackburn Leads Sounds to Shutout Victory while Snappers Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 6 Sacramento River Cats 0 WP – Blackburn 2-4 / 3.89 HR – Nunez (11), Lavarnway (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Paul Blackburn (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)…
View More Friday, May 19th: Blackburn Leads Sounds to Shutout Victory while Snappers Win in ExtrasWednesday, May 17th: Schrock Hits 2 HRs in Hounds’ Loss while Nashville’s 3 HRs Aren’t Enough to Help Sounds Win
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 4 Frisco RoughRiders 7 LP – Finnegan 0-1 / 3.38 HR – Schrock 2 (5), Munoz (2) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Max Schrock (3 for 4 / 2 Home Runs) Despite having his team fall for the fourth time…
View More Wednesday, May 17th: Schrock Hits 2 HRs in Hounds’ Loss while Nashville’s 3 HRs Aren’t Enough to Help Sounds WinThursday, May 11th: Martin Helps Hounds Mount Comeback Win while Sounds & Ports Both Drop 4th Straight
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 3 Corpus Christi Hooks 1 WP – Trivino 4-0 / 0.61 Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Richie Martin (2 for 4 / Double / 2 Runs) The RockHounds were shut out on 3 hits through the first 7 innings on Thursday. And…
View More Thursday, May 11th: Martin Helps Hounds Mount Comeback Win while Sounds & Ports Both Drop 4th StraightSaturday, April 29th: Smith’s 6 Shutout Frames Lead Sounds to Victory while Bassitt Makes First Rehab Start for Stockton
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) New Orleans Baby Cakes 2 Nashville Sounds 10 WP – C.Smith 1-1 / 2.18 HR – Nunez (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Chris Smith (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K /…
View More Saturday, April 29th: Smith’s 6 Shutout Frames Lead Sounds to Victory while Bassitt Makes First Rehab Start for StocktonThursday, April 27th: Sonny Gray Impresses in Sounds’ Victory while Snappers Win 6th Straight
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) New Orleans Baby Cakes 2 Nashville Sounds 9 WP – Gray 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Barreto (4), Lavarnway (2), Canha (2) “Prospect” Of The Game: Pitcher Sonny Gray (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 0 BB…
View More Thursday, April 27th: Sonny Gray Impresses in Sounds’ Victory while Snappers Win 6th StraightSunday, April 23rd: Sawyer Leads Snappers to Shutout Victory while Boyd Helps Hounds Mount Comeback Win
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Burlington Bees 0 Beloit Snappers 8 WP – Sawyer 2-1 / 1.08 HR – Diaz (4), Shelby (3), Persico (1), Marinez (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Dalton Sawyer (5 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 8 K / Win)…
View More Sunday, April 23rd: Sawyer Leads Snappers to Shutout Victory while Boyd Helps Hounds Mount Comeback WinFriday, April 7th: Decker’s Big Night Helps Sounds Prevail in Extras while Graves Is Perfect in Ports’ Dramatic Doubleheader Split
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 8 Round Rock Express 6 WP – Kurcz 1-0 / 4.50 HR – Barreto (1), Parmelee (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Jaff Decker (4 for 4 / Double / RBI / 2 Walks / 2 Runs / 2 Stolen Bases)…
View More Friday, April 7th: Decker’s Big Night Helps Sounds Prevail in Extras while Graves Is Perfect in Ports’ Dramatic Doubleheader SplitFriday, September 16th: RockHounds Clinch Third Straight Texas League Championship
TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Double-A) GAME #4 NW Arkansas Naturals 1 Midland RockHounds 4 WP – Naile 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Rosa (1), Marincov (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Naile (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K /…
View More Friday, September 16th: RockHounds Clinch Third Straight Texas League ChampionshipWednesday, September 14th: Walter Pitches Midland to Victory to Help Hounds Move within 1 Game of Texas League Title
TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Double-A) GAME #2 Midland RockHounds 6 NW Arkansas Naturals 4 WP – Walter 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Martin (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Corey Walter (5 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 0 K / Win) The…
View More Wednesday, September 14th: Walter Pitches Midland to Victory to Help Hounds Move within 1 Game of Texas League TitleSunday, September 4th: Iriart’s 2 HRs Help Ports Prevail while Martin & Paz Lead Hounds to Doubleheader Sweep
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Bakersfield Blaze 2 Stockton Ports 4 WP – Highberger 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Iriart 2 (5) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Chris Iriart (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / Walk / 3 RBIs) First baseman Chris Iriart had a big night…
View More Sunday, September 4th: Iriart’s 2 HRs Help Ports Prevail while Martin & Paz Lead Hounds to Doubleheader SweepSaturday, August 27th: Bolt’s 2 HRs Help Snappers Win 4th Straight while Overton Pitches Sounds to Victory & Henderson Alvarez Returns to Action in Arizona
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 5 Kane County Cougars 2 WP – Duno 7-6 / 2.64 HR – Siddall (9), Bolt 2 (5) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Skye Bolt (2 for 3 / 2 Home Runs / Walk) After going 0 for 16 over…
View More Saturday, August 27th: Bolt’s 2 HRs Help Snappers Win 4th Straight while Overton Pitches Sounds to Victory & Henderson Alvarez Returns to Action in ArizonaWednesday, August 10th: Chapman’s 2 HRs Help Hounds Win while Nunez Homers for 3rd Straight Night but Sounds still Come up Short
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 3 Tulsa Drillers 1 WP – Seddon 8-8 / 4.75 HR – Chapman 2 (28) Prospect Of The Game: Third Baseman Matt Chapman (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs) Third baseman Matt…
View More Wednesday, August 10th: Chapman’s 2 HRs Help Hounds Win while Nunez Homers for 3rd Straight Night but Sounds still Come up ShortSaturday, July 30th: Detwiler Leads Sounds to Shutout Victory while Key HRs by Marincov & Nogowski Help Hounds & Ports Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 2 New Orleans Zephyrs 0 WP – Detwiler 3-0 / 2.60 HR – Nunez (17), Pinder (14) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Ross Detwiler (6 1/3 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 7 K / Win) LHP…
View More Saturday, July 30th: Detwiler Leads Sounds to Shutout Victory while Key HRs by Marincov & Nogowski Help Hounds & Ports WinMonday, July 25th: Sounds Win behind Alcantara’s Big Bat while Seddon Pitches Hounds to Victory and Snappers Sweep Doubleheader
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Omaha Storm Chasers 5 Nashville Sounds 12 WP – Detwiler 2-0 / 4.09 HR – Nunez (15), Alcantara (8), Ravelo (6) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Arismendy Alcantara (4 for 5 / Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs) Designated hitter Arismendy…
View More Monday, July 25th: Sounds Win behind Alcantara’s Big Bat while Seddon Pitches Hounds to Victory and Snappers Sweep DoubleheaderFriday, June 17th: Colin Walsh Helps Sounds Win in a Walk-Off while RockHounds Split Twinbill, Manarino Pitches Snappers to Victory & Vermont Is Shut Out in Season Opener
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Round Rock Express 4 Nashville Sounds 5 WP – Brasier 4-2 / 3.52 Prospect Of The Game: Left Fielder Colin Walsh (3 for 5 / 2 Doubles / RBI) Left fielder Colin Walsh’s one-out double in the bottom of the 10th inning led…
View More Friday, June 17th: Colin Walsh Helps Sounds Win in a Walk-Off while RockHounds Split Twinbill, Manarino Pitches Snappers to Victory & Vermont Is Shut Out in Season OpenerTuesday, June 14th: Pinder’s & Barreto’s Home Runs Aren’t Enough to Help Sounds & Hounds Win while A’s Come to Terms with 24 Draft Picks
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Memphis Redbirds 7 Nashville Sounds 4 LP – Wendelken 1-3 / 5.48 HR – Pinder (6) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Chad Pinder (3 for 4 / Home Run / Walk) Starter Angel Castro surrendered 3 runs over 6 innings of work on Tuesday,…
View More Tuesday, June 14th: Pinder’s & Barreto’s Home Runs Aren’t Enough to Help Sounds & Hounds Win while A’s Come to Terms with 24 Draft PicksFriday, June 10th: Overton Tosses 6 Shutout Innings and Pinder, Brugman & Maxwell Homer to Help Sounds Win while Hounds Prevail in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 10 Oklahoma City Dodgers 0 WP – Overton 6-4 / 3.63 HR – Pinder (5), Brugman (3), Maxwell (2) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Dillon Overton (6 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 4 BB / 3 K…
View More Friday, June 10th: Overton Tosses 6 Shutout Innings and Pinder, Brugman & Maxwell Homer to Help Sounds Win while Hounds Prevail in ExtrasSaturday, June 4th: Joey Wendle’s Grand Slam Helps Sounds Win while Angel Duno Pitches Snappers to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 13 Omaha Storm Chasers 5 WP – Overton 5-4 / 3.98 HR – Wendle (6), Lambo (4), McBride (2) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Joey Wendle (3 for 5 / Grand Slam / 5 RBIs) With Nashville holding a slim…
View More Saturday, June 4th: Joey Wendle’s Grand Slam Helps Sounds Win while Angel Duno Pitches Snappers to Victory