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ayaghmour2 · 04-29-2022, 07:26 PM

It was an even 3-3 week for the Cougars as we opened the Spring .500. The wins and losses don't matter, as we're looking more for production from guys we want playing every day. Staying healthy is important as well, and since I don't anticipate using many filer players, we may perform pretty well while other teams do more experimenting.

Who's Hot
RHP Joe Brown: Excellent first spring start for Brown, who allowed just 2 hits, a run, and a walk with 3 strikeouts in a 4 inning win
RHP Donnie Jones: Brilliant start for our potential #5, picking up a win in 4 scoreless with 2 hits, walks, and strikeouts
2B Freddie Jones: The only Cougar to homer this week, Jones was 4-for-7 with 4 runs, 2 walks, and 2 RBIs
LHP Cal Knight: One of the longshot options for the pen, Knight allowed just 2 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts in 5 scoreless innings
RHP Jim Lonardo: Our Opening Day starter doesn't look 37; 4 scoreless with 2 hits, a walk, and 2 strikeouts
3B John Lawson: And our cleanup hitter doesn't look 39; an even 5-for-10 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, 3 walks, and 4 RBIs
LF Leo Mitchell: The expert at finding holes in the defense could not have started much better, 10-for-18 with 3 doubles, 3 runs, and 4 RBIs. Of course, half his outs were strikeouts
RHP Harry Parker: Seems to be a trend with our starters; four shutout for Parker with 3 hits, a walk, and a strikeout in a victory
SS Ollie Page: Nice start for the backup infielder who is getting some time at third base to boost his versatility. He was 4-for-9 with a double and RBI
1B Dick Walker: Very similar start to Page, 4-for-9 with a double and RBI, but Walker also walked twice and scored three times

Who's Not
RHP Pug Bryan: Rough start for the out of options Pug Bryan, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, and a walk with 2 strikeouts in a pair of innings.
RHP Hooks Camp: Same goes for one of our Rule-5 selection Hooks Camp, who allowed 3 hits, 2 runs, and a walk with a punch-out in 2.
2B Clark Car: Early jitters with his new team? Car was just 1-for-7 with a run scored and driven in
RHP Ben Curtin: His spot really isn't in any jeopardy, but 6 hits, 6 runs, and 4 walks in 4 innings leaves a lot to be desired
2B Ossie Grogan: Grogan isn't helping his case for a roster spot, just 2-for-12 with a run scored and driven in
RHP John Little: Tough pair of innings for the non-roster invitee, allowing 3 hits with 2 runs and walks.
CF Carlos Montes: Montes was just 1-for-11 with 3 strikeouts and 0-for-1 on steal attempts
SS Skipper Schneider: Hernia issues? Our cornerstone shortstop was just 2-for-12, but with a double, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBIs.

Injuries
C Mike Taylor: The veteran backstop will miss the next two weeks with an oblique strain, but should be back for Opening Day. He was 1-for-2 with a double in his only spring game. This dropped us to two catchers, so I brought up the #25 prospect in baseball Solly Skidmore. I don't expect him to take a roster spot, but it will be a nice test for the talented 21-year-old. 1942 seems like it could be a debut season for Skidmore, and if Harry Mead misses significant time this year, I may let Skidmore take a majority of the reps behind the plate. Cougars camp now has three of the eight top 25 prospects participating in Spring games. The other two are Donnie (6th) and Johnnie (12th) Jones.

04-29-2022, 07:26 PM	#788
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Spring Training: Week 1 It was an even 3-3 week for the Cougars as we opened the Spring .500. The wins and losses don't matter, as we're looking more for production from guys we want playing every day. Staying healthy is important as well, and since I don't anticipate using many filer players, we may perform pretty well while other teams do more experimenting. Who's Hot RHP Joe Brown: Excellent first spring start for Brown, who allowed just 2 hits, a run, and a walk with 3 strikeouts in a 4 inning win RHP Donnie Jones: Brilliant start for our potential #5, picking up a win in 4 scoreless with 2 hits, walks, and strikeouts 2B Freddie Jones: The only Cougar to homer this week, Jones was 4-for-7 with 4 runs, 2 walks, and 2 RBIs LHP Cal Knight: One of the longshot options for the pen, Knight allowed just 2 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts in 5 scoreless innings RHP Jim Lonardo: Our Opening Day starter doesn't look 37; 4 scoreless with 2 hits, a walk, and 2 strikeouts 3B John Lawson: And our cleanup hitter doesn't look 39; an even 5-for-10 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, 3 walks, and 4 RBIs LF Leo Mitchell: The expert at finding holes in the defense could not have started much better, 10-for-18 with 3 doubles, 3 runs, and 4 RBIs. Of course, half his outs were strikeouts RHP Harry Parker: Seems to be a trend with our starters; four shutout for Parker with 3 hits, a walk, and a strikeout in a victory SS Ollie Page: Nice start for the backup infielder who is getting some time at third base to boost his versatility. He was 4-for-9 with a double and RBI 1B Dick Walker: Very similar start to Page, 4-for-9 with a double and RBI, but Walker also walked twice and scored three times Who's Not RHP Pug Bryan: Rough start for the out of options Pug Bryan, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, and a walk with 2 strikeouts in a pair of innings. RHP Hooks Camp: Same goes for one of our Rule-5 selection Hooks Camp, who allowed 3 hits, 2 runs, and a walk with a punch-out in 2. 2B Clark Car: Early jitters with his new team? Car was just 1-for-7 with a run scored and driven in RHP Ben Curtin: His spot really isn't in any jeopardy, but 6 hits, 6 runs, and 4 walks in 4 innings leaves a lot to be desired 2B Ossie Grogan: Grogan isn't helping his case for a roster spot, just 2-for-12 with a run scored and driven in RHP John Little: Tough pair of innings for the non-roster invitee, allowing 3 hits with 2 runs and walks. CF Carlos Montes: Montes was just 1-for-11 with 3 strikeouts and 0-for-1 on steal attempts SS Skipper Schneider: Hernia issues? Our cornerstone shortstop was just 2-for-12, but with a double, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBIs. Injuries C Mike Taylor: The veteran backstop will miss the next two weeks with an oblique strain, but should be back for Opening Day. He was 1-for-2 with a double in his only spring game. This dropped us to two catchers, so I brought up the #25 prospect in baseball Solly Skidmore. I don't expect him to take a roster spot, but it will be a nice test for the talented 21-year-old. 1942 seems like it could be a debut season for Skidmore, and if Harry Mead misses significant time this year, I may let Skidmore take a majority of the reps behind the plate. Cougars camp now has three of the eight top 25 prospects participating in Spring games. The other two are Donnie (6th) and Johnnie (12th) Jones.