I figured I'd look back at my pre-season Top 10 prospect list and evaluate how the elite in the Dodgers' system have fared over the first few months of the season.
다저스 마이너경기결과는 올려주는 thinkblue블로그에서 다저스의 유망주 코맨트를 달았길래 옮겨봤습니다.
1. Andrew Lambo, OF
Lambo started '09 as he left off '08: hot. In April, Andrew batted .321/.383/.548 and seemed like he was a sure bet to make the big club sooner rather than later. However, May brought no flowers for him, as the month yielded some of his worst production as a pro (.223/.270/.320). While Lambo did club 7 doubles, he homered only once and struck out 26 times in 27 games.
람보는 시즌 시작과 함께 첫 달에 321/383/548을 찍으며 곧 빅리그로 갈 것처럼 보였다. 하지만 5월에 삽질을 시작했고 프로 데뷔 후 최악의 생산력(223/270/320)을 기록했다.
I'm not sure if he's pressing or if pitchers have found a weakness or if he's just getting unlucky, though the latter seems to be true. Andrew's line drive percentage has been over 20% each month, yet his BABIP for May and June is .289 and .265, well below what it should be. He's also batting just .131 on groundballs, nearly .100 points lower than average. His groundball rate in May skyrocketed to 52.6% from 38.4% in April, which could mean he's trying to hit everything in the air and getting on top of the ball. Whatever it is, he still has plenty of time to figure things out. And since Lambo won't turn 21 until August, he's still young enough to overcome this type of under-performance.
그가 압박을 받거나 상대투수들이 약점을 알아차렸거나 운이 없었다고는 생각지 않는다. 매달 라인드라이브는 20%를 상회했지만 BABIP는 .289와 .265만을 기록했다. 그라운드볼 비율은 .131으로 리그평균보다 훨씬 낮았고 타구의 38.4%만을 기록했지만, 5월에는 52.6%까지 치솟았다. 이유야 어쨎든 그는 아직 21살도 되지않았고 이 슬럼프를 극복할 시간은 여전히 충분하다.
2. James McDonald, RHP
As I predicted, J Mac broke camp with the big club and began the season as the Dodgers' #5 starter. However, his time in LA was short-lived as his usually reliable command evaded him and resulted in a 6.75 ERA with 16 walks in 18.2 innings. A trip to the bullpen preceded a plane ticket to Albuquerque and a return to Triple A.
맥도날드는 스캠에서 5선발 경쟁에서 승리하며 그것을 쟁취했지만 허접한 커맨드로 18.2이닝동안 16BB와 6.75 ERA를 기록하며 불펜으로 강등되어 엘버커키까지 강등되었다.
Overall, McDonald's time as an Isotope has been well spent, as he's posted a 3.26 ERA in 6 starts with 40 K's, 14 walks and 2 HR in 30.1 innings. He's been especially hot over his last 2 appearances, surrendering just 1 earned run in 14 innings while striking out 23. Still just 24, James has plenty of time to make it back to LA and I expect him back with the club by September at the latest.
엘버커키로 강등된 맥도날드는 그 곳에서 6번의 선발에서 30.1이닝동안 40K, 14BB와 3.26 ERA를 기록하였으며 최근 두 번의 등판을 엄청 솔리드했다. 그는 여전히 24살이고 다시 좋아질 시간이 남았다고 생각한다. 늦어도 9월안에 다시 빅리그로 복귀할 것로 예상된다.
3. Ivan De Jesus, SS/2B
Ivan's season ended before it began, as a broken leg in spring training has sidelined the Puerto Rican infielder since March. He's expected to return after the all star break.
빅리그 스캠에서 출발한 데 헤수스는 다리가 부러지는 부상으로 올스타전 이후에나 나올것으로 예상된다.
4. Ethan Martin, RHP
The 2008 first rounder's debut was delayed due to a knee injury, though it was worth the wait. The big righty has displayed an impressive fastball and promising secondary pitches, though he's still understandibly raw. Ethan is holding opposing batters to a .239 average and has 60 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. However, his problem is control, as evidenced by his 32 walks. He needs desparately to reduce the free passes, especially to left-handers.
작년 1라운드의 데뷔는 무릎부상으로 늦어졌지만 기다린 보람은 있었다. 그는 원석에 불과하지만 좋은 페스트볼과 커브를 선보였다. 마틴은 53.2이닝동안 60개의 삼진과 .239의 피안타율을 보여줬지만 32개의 볼넷을 혀용하면서 컨트롤에 문제점을 드러냈고 특히, 좌타자에게 어이없는 볼넷은 확실히 줄여야 할 필요가 있어보인다.
5. Scott Elbert, LHP
It's hard to believe that Elbert has been a Dodger for 5 years, but he's still struggling to hang on with the big league club and doing his best to force his way back up. The 23 year old southpaw was far too hittable in his major league stint, allowing 10 hits (including 3 HR) in just 6.1 innings. Back in Double A, he's having more success, but Scott still needs to work on throwing more strikes. While he's starting in the minors, he's viewed as more of a relief type of pitcher in the majors.
여전히 빅리거가 되기위해 투쟁중인 엘버트는 빅리그에서 허접한 모습을 보인체 체터누가로 내려와 다시금 선발수업을 받기 시작했고, 조금은 발전하는 모습을 보였다. 엘버트는 분명 더 많은 스트라익을 던질 필요가 있어보인다. 그가 마이너에서 선발로 던지는걸 보고있노라면 그는 빅리그에서 결국 불펜이 더 어울릴 타입인거 같다.
6. Josh Lindblom, RHP
The biggest surprise from the 2008 draft, Josh was actually being considered for the 5th starter job in spring training. The Dodgers' prudence in returning him to the minors was the right choice, and though his numbers may not impress on the surface (3-4, 4.28), a deeper look reveals more production. Lindblom has struck out 40 batters in 48.1 innings, compared to just 8 walks and he's given up just 3 home runs. The Dodgers could use him on the big team this season, as a starter or a reliever and I'm under the impression that he'll reach the show by September at the latest.
작년 드레프트 대박 픽으로 올해 스캠에서 5선발 후보로까지 거론되기도 했던 린드블럼을 다저스는 마이너로 내려보냈고 이는 올바른 선택이라고 생각된다. 그의 성적(3-4, 4.28ERA)은 인상적이진 않았지만 더 좋은 모습을 보여줄 것이다. 특히 48.1이닝동안 40개의 삼진을 잡는동안 8개의 볼넷과 3개의 피홈런만을 내줬다. 올해 빅리그에서 선발이나 불펜으로 사용될 수도 있으며 늦어도 9월에는 콜업될 것으로 예상된다.
7. Josh Bell, 3B
There seems to be an epidemic of bad luck in the Chattanooga locker room, as both Bell and Andrew Lambo should be putting up better numbers. In 50 June at bats, Bell is sporting a nifty 20% line drive rate, but his BABIP is only .216 for the month. Overall, his line of .271/.366/.453 is solid in spite of his ball-in-play numbers. He's tied for the team lead in home runs (7) and leads the team with 32 walks. If Josh's BABIP normalizes, he could be a valuable trading chip as the deadline nears.
체터누가에 전염병이 돈 것처럼 벨도 삽질을 했다. 6월 50타석에서 20%의 라인드라이브타구를 뽑아냈지만 BABIP는 단지 .216에 불과했다. 전체적으로 BABIP가 허접했지만 271/366/453의 성적은 솔리드한 편이었고 그가 BABIP만 본 괘도로 진입한다면 트레이드 데드라인쯤에 좋은 트레이드 매물이 될 것같다.
8. Ramon Troncoso, RHP
A somewhat ambitious ranking on my part, there was talk of Troncoso being transitioned to a starting role coming into the year. However, he's turned into the Dodgers' best reliever not named Broxton. Ramon is no longer a prospect, but he's a very valuable setup man.
물론 그가 유망주가 더 이상아니지만 오프시즌과 스캠에서 선발논쟁속에 지금은 가장 솔리드한 불펜 중에 하나로 자리잡았다.
9. Austin Gallagher, 1B
My biggest miss, Gallagher actually moved down a level after last season's surprising assignment to High A. Now with Great Lakes, the 2007 3rd rounder is batting .267/.335/.361 with 3 home runs in 47 games. In spite of his massive frame, Austin's power hasn't yet developed. It seems as though he could have been suffering from an injury, as Gallagher missed about 2 weeks and returned to the lineup just 4 days ago. Still just 20, he has time to turn things around, but he'll need to start showing that he's capable of hitting for power sooner rather than later.
작년 인랜드 엠파이어에서 엄청난 활약을 했지만 부상때문에 GLL으로 강등되었고 267/335/361을 찍고 있다. 물론 부상때문이기도 했지만 그의 체격을 고려한다면 파워수준은 너무한다는 생각이 든다. 하지만 이제 겨우 20살에 불과한 갈라거는 분명 회복할 시간은 충분히 있고 곧 그 생산력을 보여줘야 할 시기가 왔다.
10. Justin Miller, RHP
I was very surprised to see Miller back in Great Lakes rotation to start 2009, though it's understandable given his excessive walk rate. The walks are down this year, though the strikeouts are as well and he's already given up 5 HR after yielding just 6 in 140 innings last season. Justin's still getting a ridiculous amount of groundballs (2.71 per flyout), and he's still just 21 in his second full season of pro ball.
많은 볼넷허용을 생각할때 이해는 가지만 밀러를 다시 GLL에서 본다는게 사실 놀랍다. 올시즌 볼넷은 감소했고 덩달아 삼진도 감소했다. 그리고 작년 140이닝동안 6피홈런을 감안할때 올시즌 벌써 5개나 맞았다. 밀러는 분명 좋은 GO/AO비율을 보유한 그라운드볼투수이며 이제 21살에 불과하다.
Others of Note
- SS Dee Gordon earned rave reviews from scouts last year and is still flashing plus-plus speed (his 33 SB lead the league) along with promising defense. However, his offense is still developing and he needs to hone his on-base skills so he can fully exploit his baserunning ability.
지난 해 스카우터들에게 극찬을 받은 디 고든은 여전히 좋은 스피드와 점차 나아지는 수비력을 보여주고 있다. 단지 그는 출루율에 더 신경을 써야하며 출루가 되어야 그의 베이스러닝도 빛이 날 것이다.
- OF Kyle Russell is leading the Midwest League with 16 HR as well as 81 strikeouts. This doesn't bode well for Russell, who turns 23 in less than 2 weeks, as he will face better pitching as he moves up the latter.
미드웨스트 리그 홈런과 삼진 선두인 카일 러셀에게 이 기록은 결코 좋은 징조가 아닐 것이다. 벌써 23번째 생일이 다가오는 이 선수에게 빅리그까지는 많은 레벨이 남았고 그 곳에는 더 좋은 투수들을 상대해야한다.
- RHP Nathan Eovaldi made a name for himself late last year by hitting 96mph 20 times in his final start of the season. After struggling with his command and posting an ERA of over 6 through the first 2 months of 2009, Nate seems to have hit his stride as he's in the midst of a 17 inning scoreless streak.
작년 시즌 막판에 96마일짜리 공을 20번이나 찍으면서 꽤 주목을 받았던 에오발디는 올시즌 첫 두달동안 커맨드에 애를 먹으며 자책점이 6점가량되었다. 하지만 최근 17이닝동안 무실점을 기록하면서 다시금 좋아지기 시작했다.
- 1B Steven Caseres has also come on of late, increasing his OPS from .837 in May to 1.314 in June. Caseres destroys righties, hitting .315/.399/.569 against them, but he really needs to show he can hit lefties (he's hitting just .136 against them) if he wants to be seen as more than a platoon player.
케세레스의 OPS는 5월에 .837에 불과했지만 6월엔 1.314까지 치솟았고 우타자 킬러(315/399/569)로 등장했다. 하지만, 스스로 플레툰이 되고 싶지 않다면 좌투수 공략(.136)을 할 줄알아야 한다.
- OF Scott Van Slyke was one of the highest risers through the first 2 months of the season, though he's cooled off considerably in June. Hopefully Scott will show that April and May weren't flukes and he'll find his power stroke again.
스캇 반 슬라이크는 첫 두달동안 가장 impressive한 모습을 보여줬다. 물론 그의 성적이 뽀록이 아니라는 걸 증명하려면 허접한 달을 보내고있는 6월에 다시 분전할 필요가 있어보인다.
- OF Trayvon Robinson was merely a speedster entering the year, a good athlete who was just learning to switch hit. He's now hitting over .300 as a lefty and he's nearly doubled his career home run total through the first 2 and a half months of the year. Tray is actually doing better in June than he did previously, increasing his walks, decreasing his strikeouts and hitting for even more power than before. He could find himself in Double A before long.
로빈슨의 페이스는 엄청나며 좋은 운동신경을 가지고 스위치히터로 변신하고 있다. 좌타석에서 3할을 치고 있으며 올시즌 두 달 반동안 쳐낸 홈런이 그의 프로통산 홈런의 두 배에 이르고 있다. 그는 6월에 더 잘 치고 있으며 삼진은 줄어들고 볼넷은 늘어나며 더 좋은 파워를 과시하고 있다. 그는 곧 체터누가로 짐을 쌓것같다.
- RHP Tim Sexton has been another huge surprise, nearly halving his ERA in his second go round in the Cally League. While his strikeouts are merely acceptable (6.15 per 9), he's showing impeccable command and the ability to keep the ball in the stadium and on the ground. Sexton celebrated his 22nd birthday earlier this week and should celebrate a promotion to Double A in the near future.
섹스톤(-.-;;)의 자책점은 리그 선두권을 달리고 있다. 9이닝당 삼진은 보통이자만 좋은 커맨드와 적은 피홈런을 자랑하고 있다. 지난 주 22살이 되며 생일축하는 체터누가에서 할 수도 있어보인다.
- RHP Chris Withrow seemed like a forgotten man last year, as his 2008 debut was delayed because he sliced his hand open on a snorkel before suffering a sore shoulder. This year, he's healthy and throwing smoke. Chris' biggest problem is his lack of command against lefties; he's walked 22 of them this year. Improving his changeup will be integral in his ability to get lefties out. Like Nate Eovaldi, Withrow is riding a bit of a hot streak: over his last 5 starts, he's allowed just 5 earned runs while striking out 28 over 26.1 innings.
작년 부상으로 잊혀진 존재가 된 위드로우는 올시즌 건강한 모습을 되찾았다. 위드로우의 문제는 좌타자 상대요령에 있으며 그의 체인지업이 발전한다면 좋은 모습을 찾을것으로 생각된다. 에오발디와 마찬가지로 최근에 상승세중이다.
- RHP Steven Johnson has been a pleasant surprise this season, posting a 4.21 ERA (down nearly 3 runs from last year) with strikeout totals flirting with league-leading status. Steven's biggest problem is the longball, having given up 10 homers in 12 starts. Keeping the ball in the yard might actually be easier for Johnson once he moves up to Double A.
스티븐 존슨은 지난해 악몽과도 같았던 평균자책점은 거의 3점이나 떨어뜨리며 4.21 ERA를 기록중이며 삼진은 리그 선두권(최근에는 아님)을 달리고 있다. 그의 가장 큰 문제점은 피홈런인데 12번의 선발에서 벌써 10개나 허용(작년에는 11경기에서 9개)하고 있다. 피홈런을 줄인다면 체터누가로 가는 길이 더 쉬워질 수도 있다.
- LHP Victor Garate may be the answer to the Dodgers' LOOGY woes. Brent Leach is struggling to retire southpaws and Will Ohman had even less success. Garate's delivery is nearly identical to that of Brian Fuentes, though his stuff is a tick below that level.
가라트는 다저스의 원포인트 릴리프의 또 다른 대안이 될 수 있어보인다. 리치는 좌타자에게 약점을 들어냈고 오만은 DL에 있다. 가라트의 투구폼은 엔젤스의 브라이언 푸엔테즈(Brian Fuentes)와 거의 비슷하다. 물론 리그는 다르지만
다저스 마이너경기결과는 올려주는 thinkblue블로그에서 다저스의 유망주 코맨트를 달았길래 옮겨봤습니다.
1. Andrew Lambo, OF
Lambo started '09 as he left off '08: hot. In April, Andrew batted .321/.383/.548 and seemed like he was a sure bet to make the big club sooner rather than later. However, May brought no flowers for him, as the month yielded some of his worst production as a pro (.223/.270/.320). While Lambo did club 7 doubles, he homered only once and struck out 26 times in 27 games.
람보는 시즌 시작과 함께 첫 달에 321/383/548을 찍으며 곧 빅리그로 갈 것처럼 보였다. 하지만 5월에 삽질을 시작했고 프로 데뷔 후 최악의 생산력(223/270/320)을 기록했다.
I'm not sure if he's pressing or if pitchers have found a weakness or if he's just getting unlucky, though the latter seems to be true. Andrew's line drive percentage has been over 20% each month, yet his BABIP for May and June is .289 and .265, well below what it should be. He's also batting just .131 on groundballs, nearly .100 points lower than average. His groundball rate in May skyrocketed to 52.6% from 38.4% in April, which could mean he's trying to hit everything in the air and getting on top of the ball. Whatever it is, he still has plenty of time to figure things out. And since Lambo won't turn 21 until August, he's still young enough to overcome this type of under-performance.
그가 압박을 받거나 상대투수들이 약점을 알아차렸거나 운이 없었다고는 생각지 않는다. 매달 라인드라이브는 20%를 상회했지만 BABIP는 .289와 .265만을 기록했다. 그라운드볼 비율은 .131으로 리그평균보다 훨씬 낮았고 타구의 38.4%만을 기록했지만, 5월에는 52.6%까지 치솟았다. 이유야 어쨎든 그는 아직 21살도 되지않았고 이 슬럼프를 극복할 시간은 여전히 충분하다.
2. James McDonald, RHP
As I predicted, J Mac broke camp with the big club and began the season as the Dodgers' #5 starter. However, his time in LA was short-lived as his usually reliable command evaded him and resulted in a 6.75 ERA with 16 walks in 18.2 innings. A trip to the bullpen preceded a plane ticket to Albuquerque and a return to Triple A.
맥도날드는 스캠에서 5선발 경쟁에서 승리하며 그것을 쟁취했지만 허접한 커맨드로 18.2이닝동안 16BB와 6.75 ERA를 기록하며 불펜으로 강등되어 엘버커키까지 강등되었다.
Overall, McDonald's time as an Isotope has been well spent, as he's posted a 3.26 ERA in 6 starts with 40 K's, 14 walks and 2 HR in 30.1 innings. He's been especially hot over his last 2 appearances, surrendering just 1 earned run in 14 innings while striking out 23. Still just 24, James has plenty of time to make it back to LA and I expect him back with the club by September at the latest.
엘버커키로 강등된 맥도날드는 그 곳에서 6번의 선발에서 30.1이닝동안 40K, 14BB와 3.26 ERA를 기록하였으며 최근 두 번의 등판을 엄청 솔리드했다. 그는 여전히 24살이고 다시 좋아질 시간이 남았다고 생각한다. 늦어도 9월안에 다시 빅리그로 복귀할 것로 예상된다.
3. Ivan De Jesus, SS/2B
Ivan's season ended before it began, as a broken leg in spring training has sidelined the Puerto Rican infielder since March. He's expected to return after the all star break.
빅리그 스캠에서 출발한 데 헤수스는 다리가 부러지는 부상으로 올스타전 이후에나 나올것으로 예상된다.
4. Ethan Martin, RHP
The 2008 first rounder's debut was delayed due to a knee injury, though it was worth the wait. The big righty has displayed an impressive fastball and promising secondary pitches, though he's still understandibly raw. Ethan is holding opposing batters to a .239 average and has 60 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. However, his problem is control, as evidenced by his 32 walks. He needs desparately to reduce the free passes, especially to left-handers.
작년 1라운드의 데뷔는 무릎부상으로 늦어졌지만 기다린 보람은 있었다. 그는 원석에 불과하지만 좋은 페스트볼과 커브를 선보였다. 마틴은 53.2이닝동안 60개의 삼진과 .239의 피안타율을 보여줬지만 32개의 볼넷을 혀용하면서 컨트롤에 문제점을 드러냈고 특히, 좌타자에게 어이없는 볼넷은 확실히 줄여야 할 필요가 있어보인다.
5. Scott Elbert, LHP
It's hard to believe that Elbert has been a Dodger for 5 years, but he's still struggling to hang on with the big league club and doing his best to force his way back up. The 23 year old southpaw was far too hittable in his major league stint, allowing 10 hits (including 3 HR) in just 6.1 innings. Back in Double A, he's having more success, but Scott still needs to work on throwing more strikes. While he's starting in the minors, he's viewed as more of a relief type of pitcher in the majors.
여전히 빅리거가 되기위해 투쟁중인 엘버트는 빅리그에서 허접한 모습을 보인체 체터누가로 내려와 다시금 선발수업을 받기 시작했고, 조금은 발전하는 모습을 보였다. 엘버트는 분명 더 많은 스트라익을 던질 필요가 있어보인다. 그가 마이너에서 선발로 던지는걸 보고있노라면 그는 빅리그에서 결국 불펜이 더 어울릴 타입인거 같다.
6. Josh Lindblom, RHP
The biggest surprise from the 2008 draft, Josh was actually being considered for the 5th starter job in spring training. The Dodgers' prudence in returning him to the minors was the right choice, and though his numbers may not impress on the surface (3-4, 4.28), a deeper look reveals more production. Lindblom has struck out 40 batters in 48.1 innings, compared to just 8 walks and he's given up just 3 home runs. The Dodgers could use him on the big team this season, as a starter or a reliever and I'm under the impression that he'll reach the show by September at the latest.
작년 드레프트 대박 픽으로 올해 스캠에서 5선발 후보로까지 거론되기도 했던 린드블럼을 다저스는 마이너로 내려보냈고 이는 올바른 선택이라고 생각된다. 그의 성적(3-4, 4.28ERA)은 인상적이진 않았지만 더 좋은 모습을 보여줄 것이다. 특히 48.1이닝동안 40개의 삼진을 잡는동안 8개의 볼넷과 3개의 피홈런만을 내줬다. 올해 빅리그에서 선발이나 불펜으로 사용될 수도 있으며 늦어도 9월에는 콜업될 것으로 예상된다.
7. Josh Bell, 3B
There seems to be an epidemic of bad luck in the Chattanooga locker room, as both Bell and Andrew Lambo should be putting up better numbers. In 50 June at bats, Bell is sporting a nifty 20% line drive rate, but his BABIP is only .216 for the month. Overall, his line of .271/.366/.453 is solid in spite of his ball-in-play numbers. He's tied for the team lead in home runs (7) and leads the team with 32 walks. If Josh's BABIP normalizes, he could be a valuable trading chip as the deadline nears.
체터누가에 전염병이 돈 것처럼 벨도 삽질을 했다. 6월 50타석에서 20%의 라인드라이브타구를 뽑아냈지만 BABIP는 단지 .216에 불과했다. 전체적으로 BABIP가 허접했지만 271/366/453의 성적은 솔리드한 편이었고 그가 BABIP만 본 괘도로 진입한다면 트레이드 데드라인쯤에 좋은 트레이드 매물이 될 것같다.
8. Ramon Troncoso, RHP
A somewhat ambitious ranking on my part, there was talk of Troncoso being transitioned to a starting role coming into the year. However, he's turned into the Dodgers' best reliever not named Broxton. Ramon is no longer a prospect, but he's a very valuable setup man.
물론 그가 유망주가 더 이상아니지만 오프시즌과 스캠에서 선발논쟁속에 지금은 가장 솔리드한 불펜 중에 하나로 자리잡았다.
9. Austin Gallagher, 1B
My biggest miss, Gallagher actually moved down a level after last season's surprising assignment to High A. Now with Great Lakes, the 2007 3rd rounder is batting .267/.335/.361 with 3 home runs in 47 games. In spite of his massive frame, Austin's power hasn't yet developed. It seems as though he could have been suffering from an injury, as Gallagher missed about 2 weeks and returned to the lineup just 4 days ago. Still just 20, he has time to turn things around, but he'll need to start showing that he's capable of hitting for power sooner rather than later.
작년 인랜드 엠파이어에서 엄청난 활약을 했지만 부상때문에 GLL으로 강등되었고 267/335/361을 찍고 있다. 물론 부상때문이기도 했지만 그의 체격을 고려한다면 파워수준은 너무한다는 생각이 든다. 하지만 이제 겨우 20살에 불과한 갈라거는 분명 회복할 시간은 충분히 있고 곧 그 생산력을 보여줘야 할 시기가 왔다.
10. Justin Miller, RHP
I was very surprised to see Miller back in Great Lakes rotation to start 2009, though it's understandable given his excessive walk rate. The walks are down this year, though the strikeouts are as well and he's already given up 5 HR after yielding just 6 in 140 innings last season. Justin's still getting a ridiculous amount of groundballs (2.71 per flyout), and he's still just 21 in his second full season of pro ball.
많은 볼넷허용을 생각할때 이해는 가지만 밀러를 다시 GLL에서 본다는게 사실 놀랍다. 올시즌 볼넷은 감소했고 덩달아 삼진도 감소했다. 그리고 작년 140이닝동안 6피홈런을 감안할때 올시즌 벌써 5개나 맞았다. 밀러는 분명 좋은 GO/AO비율을 보유한 그라운드볼투수이며 이제 21살에 불과하다.
Others of Note
- SS Dee Gordon earned rave reviews from scouts last year and is still flashing plus-plus speed (his 33 SB lead the league) along with promising defense. However, his offense is still developing and he needs to hone his on-base skills so he can fully exploit his baserunning ability.
지난 해 스카우터들에게 극찬을 받은 디 고든은 여전히 좋은 스피드와 점차 나아지는 수비력을 보여주고 있다. 단지 그는 출루율에 더 신경을 써야하며 출루가 되어야 그의 베이스러닝도 빛이 날 것이다.
- OF Kyle Russell is leading the Midwest League with 16 HR as well as 81 strikeouts. This doesn't bode well for Russell, who turns 23 in less than 2 weeks, as he will face better pitching as he moves up the latter.
미드웨스트 리그 홈런과 삼진 선두인 카일 러셀에게 이 기록은 결코 좋은 징조가 아닐 것이다. 벌써 23번째 생일이 다가오는 이 선수에게 빅리그까지는 많은 레벨이 남았고 그 곳에는 더 좋은 투수들을 상대해야한다.
- RHP Nathan Eovaldi made a name for himself late last year by hitting 96mph 20 times in his final start of the season. After struggling with his command and posting an ERA of over 6 through the first 2 months of 2009, Nate seems to have hit his stride as he's in the midst of a 17 inning scoreless streak.
작년 시즌 막판에 96마일짜리 공을 20번이나 찍으면서 꽤 주목을 받았던 에오발디는 올시즌 첫 두달동안 커맨드에 애를 먹으며 자책점이 6점가량되었다. 하지만 최근 17이닝동안 무실점을 기록하면서 다시금 좋아지기 시작했다.
- 1B Steven Caseres has also come on of late, increasing his OPS from .837 in May to 1.314 in June. Caseres destroys righties, hitting .315/.399/.569 against them, but he really needs to show he can hit lefties (he's hitting just .136 against them) if he wants to be seen as more than a platoon player.
케세레스의 OPS는 5월에 .837에 불과했지만 6월엔 1.314까지 치솟았고 우타자 킬러(315/399/569)로 등장했다. 하지만, 스스로 플레툰이 되고 싶지 않다면 좌투수 공략(.136)을 할 줄알아야 한다.
- OF Scott Van Slyke was one of the highest risers through the first 2 months of the season, though he's cooled off considerably in June. Hopefully Scott will show that April and May weren't flukes and he'll find his power stroke again.
스캇 반 슬라이크는 첫 두달동안 가장 impressive한 모습을 보여줬다. 물론 그의 성적이 뽀록이 아니라는 걸 증명하려면 허접한 달을 보내고있는 6월에 다시 분전할 필요가 있어보인다.
- OF Trayvon Robinson was merely a speedster entering the year, a good athlete who was just learning to switch hit. He's now hitting over .300 as a lefty and he's nearly doubled his career home run total through the first 2 and a half months of the year. Tray is actually doing better in June than he did previously, increasing his walks, decreasing his strikeouts and hitting for even more power than before. He could find himself in Double A before long.
로빈슨의 페이스는 엄청나며 좋은 운동신경을 가지고 스위치히터로 변신하고 있다. 좌타석에서 3할을 치고 있으며 올시즌 두 달 반동안 쳐낸 홈런이 그의 프로통산 홈런의 두 배에 이르고 있다. 그는 6월에 더 잘 치고 있으며 삼진은 줄어들고 볼넷은 늘어나며 더 좋은 파워를 과시하고 있다. 그는 곧 체터누가로 짐을 쌓것같다.
- RHP Tim Sexton has been another huge surprise, nearly halving his ERA in his second go round in the Cally League. While his strikeouts are merely acceptable (6.15 per 9), he's showing impeccable command and the ability to keep the ball in the stadium and on the ground. Sexton celebrated his 22nd birthday earlier this week and should celebrate a promotion to Double A in the near future.
섹스톤(-.-;;)의 자책점은 리그 선두권을 달리고 있다. 9이닝당 삼진은 보통이자만 좋은 커맨드와 적은 피홈런을 자랑하고 있다. 지난 주 22살이 되며 생일축하는 체터누가에서 할 수도 있어보인다.
- RHP Chris Withrow seemed like a forgotten man last year, as his 2008 debut was delayed because he sliced his hand open on a snorkel before suffering a sore shoulder. This year, he's healthy and throwing smoke. Chris' biggest problem is his lack of command against lefties; he's walked 22 of them this year. Improving his changeup will be integral in his ability to get lefties out. Like Nate Eovaldi, Withrow is riding a bit of a hot streak: over his last 5 starts, he's allowed just 5 earned runs while striking out 28 over 26.1 innings.
작년 부상으로 잊혀진 존재가 된 위드로우는 올시즌 건강한 모습을 되찾았다. 위드로우의 문제는 좌타자 상대요령에 있으며 그의 체인지업이 발전한다면 좋은 모습을 찾을것으로 생각된다. 에오발디와 마찬가지로 최근에 상승세중이다.
- RHP Steven Johnson has been a pleasant surprise this season, posting a 4.21 ERA (down nearly 3 runs from last year) with strikeout totals flirting with league-leading status. Steven's biggest problem is the longball, having given up 10 homers in 12 starts. Keeping the ball in the yard might actually be easier for Johnson once he moves up to Double A.
스티븐 존슨은 지난해 악몽과도 같았던 평균자책점은 거의 3점이나 떨어뜨리며 4.21 ERA를 기록중이며 삼진은 리그 선두권(최근에는 아님)을 달리고 있다. 그의 가장 큰 문제점은 피홈런인데 12번의 선발에서 벌써 10개나 허용(작년에는 11경기에서 9개)하고 있다. 피홈런을 줄인다면 체터누가로 가는 길이 더 쉬워질 수도 있다.
- LHP Victor Garate may be the answer to the Dodgers' LOOGY woes. Brent Leach is struggling to retire southpaws and Will Ohman had even less success. Garate's delivery is nearly identical to that of Brian Fuentes, though his stuff is a tick below that level.
가라트는 다저스의 원포인트 릴리프의 또 다른 대안이 될 수 있어보인다. 리치는 좌타자에게 약점을 들어냈고 오만은 DL에 있다. 가라트의 투구폼은 엔젤스의 브라이언 푸엔테즈(Brian Fuentes)와 거의 비슷하다. 물론 리그는 다르지만