Game Report: Robbie Ross, P, Texas Rangers
Robbie Ross is a pitcher who plays to his strengths as well as any in minor league baseball. With a career GB% in the upper-60′s, BB% in the 5% range, and only two home runs allowed all season, Ross has shown the ability to induce poor contact while keeping free passes to a minimum which serves as an excellent recipe for success for any pitcher.
Game Report: Robert Erlin, P, Texas Rangers
It’s not often a player seemingly comes out of nowhere and makes me giddy with excitement. This season, I can only think of three players who fit the bill; Astros farmhand Jose Altuve, Braves prospect Robinson Lopez, and the Rangers Robert Erlin.
Game Report: Matt Thompson, SP, Texas Rangers
Matt Thompson is gaining momentum in prospect circles as he currently boasts the most impressive stat line in the Hickory Crawdads four million dollar rotation. After seeing his name pop up on a number of other sites, I figured why not chime in with a game report from a recent start. During his April 26th [...]
Game Report: Wilmer Font, SP, Texas Rangers
Wilmer Font (3 IP, 5 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 K, 2 BB) – A high profile international signing, Wilmer Font’s career has been slowed by injury which cost him almost the entire 2008 season. Now healthy, the 19-year old struggled mightily versus the Savannah Sand Gnats during my lone opportunity to watch him [...]
Game Report: Neil Ramirez, SP, Rangers
Neil Ramirez (6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K) – Neil Ramirez has struggled some as a professional after being the 44th selection of the 2007 amateur draft. Known for his high caliber, but very raw repertoire including a moving fastball which sits consistently in the 90’s and a hammer curve ball, [...]