Prospect Video: Matt Thompson, SP, Texas Rangers
Why not use Scouting the Sally as your Personal Scout? Earlier this season, I had the opportunity to catch a start by Texas Rangers prospect Matt Thompson in Savannah against the Sand Gnats, a New York Mets affiliate. For whatever reason, the video was not ready when the game report of that start was published. [...]
Dynasty Dud: Wilmer Font, P, Texas Rangers
Not too long ago, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Wilmer Font and Atlanta Braves prospect Julio Teheran were considered two of the more mysterious, high ceiling talents in all of minor league baseball.
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.
Scouting The Sally Memorial Day Chat
Join me for an impromptu chat at 8:30 PM EST to talk “Sally” prospects from the Pirates, Astros, Rangers, Mets, Giants, and Braves. I’ll be chatting up until my appearance at 10 PM EST on NYBD Radio. I’ll be talking Mets and the possibility of adding star left-hander Cliff Lee of the Seattle Mariners. Scouting [...]
Prospect Video: Wilmer Font, P, Texas Rangers
The hardest thrower I had the opportunity to see in 2009, Wilmer Font touched 96 MPH, but struggled against a poor Sand Gnats offense. This video is from the middle of the 2009 season. I’ll have more video in the near future as I shot a few more minutes of footage in April of 2010. [...]
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 [...]
The Night in Tweets: Hickory @ Savannah Game 1
Tonight was a busy evening at the ballpark. With this being the first of a four-game set, I spent much of the game behind home plate watching and tweeting the action. With the sheer number of tweets, I found it fitting to combine all of the tweets into a single post. If you are not [...]
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, Texas 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, [...]