Written by Al Ciammiachella

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Robel Garcia, 3B-AZL: 2-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R, BB

Garcia has been one of the most impressive players in the Complex Leagues this year. He’s hitting .333/.396/.641 with 3 HR and 12 RBI in 21 games, and has stolen 3 bases in 4 attempts. Garcia is just 18 years old, having been born in March of 1993. Reports of his defense have been solid, as he has quick feet, good reactions at the hot corner and a cannon for an arm. Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus wrote up an encouraging scouting report on Garcia here, and he’s definitely a guy to keep an eye on going forward. His youth and projection are encouraging, and the Indians don’t have a lot at 3B ahead of him in the system.

 

• Mitch Talbot, RP-COL: 2 2/3 IP, 2 H, BB. Talbot didn’t allow a run, but he didn’t strike anyone out either. He’s now thrown 5 2/3 innings of relief for Columbus, giving up 2 ER and recording a pair of strikeouts.
• C.C. Lee, RP-COL: 1/3 IP, ER, 3 H, K. Well, it had to happen sooner or later…Lee finally gave up an earned run in AAA. He’s now thrown 14 2/3 innings for the Clippers, striking out 22, walking 4 and giving up that lone earned run.
• Luis Valbuena, 3B-COL: 2-4, K. Good ol’ AAAA Louie had 2 of the Clippers 5 hits yesterday, and is hitting .311/.378/.502 for Columbus this year.
• Drew Pomeranz, SP-AKR: 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 6 K, 3 BB. Not a bad outing for Pomz, but he’s got to start keeping the pitch count down and working deeper into games. He’s thrown 91 innings this year, so likely has about 60 more before he’s shut down for the season.
• Adam Miller, RP-AKR: 1 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 BB. Miller had been cruising along in Akron, but has hit a pretty significant speed bump. In his last 5 outings, he’s given up 11 ER in just 8 2/3 IP.
• Rob Bryson, RP-AKR: 1/3 IP, 2 R (0 ER), H, 2 BB. Two of Miller’s runs were inherited runners that Bryson allowed to score, then he gave up 2 unearned runs of his own on a Matt McBride error. Rough night for two of the top relief prospects in the org.
• Kyle Bellows, 3B-AKR: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI. The slick-fielding Bellows is quietly having a strong 2^nd half, as he’s hitting .342/.359/.395 in his last 10 games and has his season average up to .227.
• Chun Chen, C-AKR: 1-4, 2B 2 RBI, R, 2 K. Chen is putting together a solid season, but his 83/23 K/BB rate is still alarming.
• Clayton Cook, SP-KIN: (6-7), 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 4 K, 4 BB. After an outstanding 1^st half, Cook has gotten off to a rocky start in July. In 4 starts this month, Cook has allowed 16 ER in 13 2/3 IP.
• Adam Abraham, 3B-KIN: 2-4, R, 2 K. The 24-year old continues to lead the K-Tribe in OPS with his .816 mark.
• Chase Burnette, 1B-KIN: 1-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, K. Burnette was counted on to provide some pop in the middle of the Kinston lineup, but has disappointed this year with just a .622 OPS.
• Cole Cook, SP-LCC: W (5-10), 6 IP, R (0 ER), 4 H, 4 K, BB. Cook has a 4.28 ERA and a 66/30 K/BB in 101 innings for the Captains this year.
• Clayton Ehlert, RP-LCC: S (11), IP, H, K. The Captains closer has a 1.79 ERA, but just 24 K/6 BB in 40 IP this season.
• Jesus Aguilar, 1B-LCC: 2-3, 2B, R. BBJA has a .912 OPS on the season, and I’d really like to see him get a look in the more challenging hitters environment of Kinston before the end of the season.
• Carlos Moncrief, CF-LCC: 1-4, HR (13), RBI, R, 3 K. Moncrief is really turning into an all-or-nothing type guy, as he has 13 HR and a .445 SLG, but also 116 K and a .239 AVG in 339 AB.
• Danny Jimenez, SP-MVS: L (1-2), 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 2 BB. A 23^rd round draft pick in 2009, Jimenez has a 3.31 ERA in 35 1/3 innings for the Scrappers this year.
• Nathan Striz, RP-MVS: 2 IP, 3 K. Striz has 18 K in 18 1/3 innings for Mahoning Valley, and sports a 2.45 ERA.
• Tony Wolters, SS-MVS: 1-3, 2B, BB. Wolters is up to .304/.401/.428 in 35 games for the Scrappers, and the 19-year old is showing that he’s ready for full-season ball.
• Jake Sisco, SP-AZL: L (0-2), 2 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 2 BB. Sisco gave up multiple runs in a start for the 1^st time in his pro career. The 3^rd round pick from this past June still has a 2.95 ERA and 20 K in 21 1/3 IP for the Arizona League Indians.