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ayaghmour2 · 02-23-2020, 02:55 PM

Summary

It was a much better week for the squad, as we went 4-2. Dick Kadlec had an excellent 4 inning shutout against the Sailors and both Max Wilder and Ace McSherry bounced back with solid second starts. Dick Lyons brought in his second straight shutout, however, he did allow 6 hits. Lou Gaffin tossed 5 shutout innings out of the pen in a 2-0 win over the Foresters.

At the plate, Fred Barrell 5-for-9 with 5 RBI's. John Dibblee was 2-for-4 with a two run shot. John Kincaid and George Jordan both continued to hit well while Vince York and Harry Simmons started to slip. Lucky for Simmons, however, Mack Deal went hitless and only has one the whole spring.

Amateur Report

SP Don Phillips (Central Ohio Aviators): It looks like the Aviators may have another freshman phenom this season as Don Phillips looked excellent in a 5-hit shutout of Indiana A&M. He struck out 3 and walked just 1. For the season, he's made 3 starts and is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA (256 ERA+), 1.20 WHIP, and 8 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. The "Gambler" doesn't throw too hard, but mixes five pitches well to keep hitters off balance. He also does an excellent job of keeping balls on the ground.

CF Marty Roberts (Brunswick Knights): Another breakout freshman, Brunswick's Marty Roberts took home Player of the Week. He's already hit 4 homers and drove in 13 runs on the season, slashing .375/.432/.850 (212 OPS+). The 18-year-old looks to be a quality defender out in center with excellent bat speed which leads to home runs. His teammates Hi Blackburn and Tommy Sharp also have 4 homers a piece which is a big reason the Knights share first place with Ellery at 7-2 after 9 games.

LF Al Horton (College of San Diego Friars): One of the early favorites for a first round selection, Al Horton hit .402/.458/.613 (193 OPS+) with 8 homers, 11 steals, and 43 RBI's last season for the Friars. It's been a hot start for the switch hitter this year as well, hitting .417/.432/.637 (189 OPS+) with 3 homers and 8 RBI's. The draft eligible junior has a smooth swing with plus-plus contact ability as well as excellent speed on the bases. He should be an excellent defender in left and can fill in anywhere in the outfield as well.

02-23-2020, 02:55 PM	#58
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Spring Training Week 2 Summary It was a much better week for the squad, as we went 4-2. Dick Kadlec had an excellent 4 inning shutout against the Sailors and both Max Wilder and Ace McSherry bounced back with solid second starts. Dick Lyons brought in his second straight shutout, however, he did allow 6 hits. Lou Gaffin tossed 5 shutout innings out of the pen in a 2-0 win over the Foresters. At the plate, Fred Barrell 5-for-9 with 5 RBI's. John Dibblee was 2-for-4 with a two run shot. John Kincaid and George Jordan both continued to hit well while Vince York and Harry Simmons started to slip. Lucky for Simmons, however, Mack Deal went hitless and only has one the whole spring. Amateur Report SP Don Phillips (Central Ohio Aviators): It looks like the Aviators may have another freshman phenom this season as Don Phillips looked excellent in a 5-hit shutout of Indiana A&M. He struck out 3 and walked just 1. For the season, he's made 3 starts and is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA (256 ERA+), 1.20 WHIP, and 8 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. The "Gambler" doesn't throw too hard, but mixes five pitches well to keep hitters off balance. He also does an excellent job of keeping balls on the ground. CF Marty Roberts (Brunswick Knights): Another breakout freshman, Brunswick's Marty Roberts took home Player of the Week. He's already hit 4 homers and drove in 13 runs on the season, slashing .375/.432/.850 (212 OPS+). The 18-year-old looks to be a quality defender out in center with excellent bat speed which leads to home runs. His teammates Hi Blackburn and Tommy Sharp also have 4 homers a piece which is a big reason the Knights share first place with Ellery at 7-2 after 9 games. LF Al Horton (College of San Diego Friars): One of the early favorites for a first round selection, Al Horton hit .402/.458/.613 (193 OPS+) with 8 homers, 11 steals, and 43 RBI's last season for the Friars. It's been a hot start for the switch hitter this year as well, hitting .417/.432/.637 (189 OPS+) with 3 homers and 8 RBI's. The draft eligible junior has a smooth swing with plus-plus contact ability as well as excellent speed on the bases. He should be an excellent defender in left and can fill in anywhere in the outfield as well. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 02-24-2020 at 12:29 PM.