Savannah vs. Asheville: Matzek the Sequel & a Bunch of Sand Gnats Moves
The Savannah Sand Gnats opened up the second half in what was a bittersweet evening at the park for me. For the past year and a half, I’ve seen Wilmer Flores in the Savannah lineup night in and night out without fail. In a changing of the guard, Flores was promoted to Port St. Lucie and slick fielding Wilfredo Tovar was added to the roster.
Game Report: Tyler Matzek, SP, Colorado Rockies
With a nasty streak and the stuff to back it up, Tyler Matzek took the mound to a gaggle of scouts and media members clamoring for a look at who I consider to be the biggest prospect who is still somewhat of a mystery on the blogosphere. Sure, we have all heard the name, but his spending the first couple of months of the season in extended spring training has left him much less covered than other top prospects such as Stephen Strasburg or Mike Trout. In only his third professional start, Matzek did not disappoint as he shut down the Savannah Sand Gnats for six dominant innings after allowing a leadoff home run to Mets prospect Alonzo Harris.
Prospect Video: Tyler Matzek vs. Wilmer Flores
In another addition of “who did Wilmer Flores face this week?” Uber-prospect Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies overpowered the Savannah Sand Gnats for six strong innings. However, with two hard-hit balls including a double, Wilmer Flores held his own against one of the top pitching prospects in the game. Why not use Scouting the [...]
Scouting Report: Delta Cleary, OF, Colorado Rockies
Entering the 2009 season, Cleary was viewed as a diamond in the rough with potential to break out in a big way. Unfortunately, it’s almost August and the Rockies are still waiting. At 19, he still has plenty of time, but a .246/.303/.370 line for a young player with plus speed is uninspiring. However, athletes [...]