Miami Marlins Daily Minor League Report: May 22
New Orleans shutout a potent River Cats offense, Austin Nola doubled and tripled, and Jesus Solorzano reached base three times.
New Orleans shutout a potent River Cats offense, Austin Nola doubled and tripled, and Jesus Solorzano reached base three times.
Kevin Mattison homered and doubled off one of Oakland's top prospects, Sonny Gray. Adam Conley struck out only one batter in six innings pitched, but kept Jacksonville competitive enough to win.
A round-up of the Internet's various mock drafts trying to determine whom the Miami Marlins will select sixth overall in the upcoming Amateur Draft.
While Miami has one of the worst records in baseball, Marlins fans should not despair. There is a wealth of talent in the minor leagues, and they are performing well through the first two months of baseball.
Andrew Heaney struck out nine batters, including two top prospects, in his first start of the year. Mason Hope got rocked in Hagerstown, while Mark Canha homered for Jacksonville.
Jacksonville scored three runs off Alex Wood, the best pitcher in the Southern League this year, while Justin Nicolino threw six scoreless innings.
All of the Marlins affiliates, aside from Triple-A New Orleans, won their games on Saturday. Brian Flynn had a rough day for New Orleans, while Cameron Flynn had a huge game for Greensboro.
The Jacksonville Suns won despite a quiet offense, as Christian Yelich went hit-less, and Jake Marisnick suffered a hat-trick. Austin Brice's bumpy command led to Greensboro's third consecutive loss.
Yelich homered and doubled for the second consecutive game, Brent Keys reached base five times, and the Fresno Grizzlies shutout New Orleans.
A look at the top five base stealers in the Marlins minor league system, all of who are outfielders.
Christian Yelich homered twice for Jacksonville, Jupiter picked up their third straight win, and Greensboro got shutout at home.
Justin Nicolino reached a season high in strikeouts and innings pitched, Jake Marisnick homered for the second time in four days, and the Grasshoppers won, despite Mason Hope giving up a grand slam.
Jacob Turner turned in his finest start of the season facing off against James Paxton, while Jupiter scored five runs in the ninth to beat the top team in the Florida State League.
The First-Year Player Draft fast approaches, and the Miami Marlins are in excellent position to select a top-tier prospect.
Kyle Jensen homered and doubled, while reaching base five times. Brian Flynn struck out nine batters across six strong innings for New Orleans.
Prospect Charlie Lowell was arrested this week for battery by strangulation. Marlins 2012 first-round pick Andrew Heaney has yet to play a game in the 2013 minor league season due to injury.
Adam Conley, Christian Yelich, and Jake Marisnick all looked like superstars for Jacksonville. The Hammerheads scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Fort Myers in the most exciting game of any Marlins affiliate so far this season.
New Orleans defeated Salt Lake in a 10th inning walk-off victory, Bryan Petersen homered and doubled, and Anthony DeSclafani struck out eight batters in five and one-third innings pitched.
The Miami Marlins were not expecting to promote all of their prospects so soon. What could their plan for their top prospects looked like before the injuries of 2013 set in?
Christian Yelich had another big game, Jeff Mathis drove in six runs in a rehab appearance, and Mason Hope pitched well, but struggled with walks.
The Miami Marlins have only one top prospect left to promote. Christian Yelich may take a similar approach to what Giancarlo Stanton did in 2010, but will he have room in the majors to play?
The Miami Marlins have, by necessity and by rashness, brought up a number of top prospects much earlier than expected. Should the team continue promoting its top minor league talent?
Jacob Turner delivered his best start of the year, while Christian Yelich homered for the third consecutive game.
The Miami Marlins have responded to last night's injury to Chris Valaika by calling up the hot-hitting second base prospect Derek Dietrich, who will start this afternoon.
Brian Flynn was effectively wild for New Orleans, Christian Yelich had 5 hits in Jacksonville, and Jose Urena was dominant for Jupiter.