“Scouts don’t see another Top 200 prospect in the high school ranks in New Jersey, but they do see players with intriguing tools. Catcher Andrew Murray was a two-sport standout at Westfield High, the same high school that Stanford righthander Chris Jenkins attended. Murray is well put together at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds thanks to his time as a football player, but he’s let scouts know that he wants to play on the diamond. He has power and can handle the bat, but has below-average receiving skills and will likely end up as a first baseman or DH, putting a lot of pressure on his bat. He is committed to Georgia Tech.”
Baseball America on catching recruit Andrew Murray
May 31st, 2011 Posted in Draft
May, 31 2011
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Alumni In The Pros: Monday Action
May 30th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 30 2011
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May 30, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
- Cardinals’ PH Tyler Greene (.227) grounded into a force play in his only at-bat.
- Diamondbacks’ RHP Micah Owings faced four batters in relief. His line: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO.
- Padres’ RF Eric Patterson (.189) went 2-for-5 with a strikeout and a stolen base (7).
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.258) was 1-for-4 with a two-run homer (16) and a strikeout.
Alumni In The Pros: Sunday Action
May 29th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 29 2011
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May 29, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
- Tyler Greene pinch-ran and stayed in the game to play second base for the Cardinals.
- PH/CF Eric Patterson (.174) was 0-for-2.
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.258) went 1-for-5 with an RBI single.
- Red Sox’ C Jason Varitek (.208) was 1-for-3 with a double and strikeout.
- Orioles’ C Matt Wieters (.271) went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
Alumni In Japan
- RF Matt Murton (.282) went 1-for-4 including a strikeout.
Alumni In The Minors
Luke Murton
- CF Charlie Blackmon (.344) extended his hitting streak to 17 games by going 2-for-5 with two walks and two RBI.
- LF Brandon Boggs (.333) went 2-for-4 with a double.
- SS Derek Dietrich (.285) was 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two strikeouts.
- 3B Michael Fisher (.278) snapped an 0-for-20 slump while going 1-for-5 with a solo home run (2) and walk.
- RHP Tim Gustafson was not involved in the decision in his debut for Class AA Carolina. His line: 3 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO.
- RHP Chris Hicks made his second appearance of the season in relief. His line: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO.
- DH Wes Hodges (.231) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
- C Cole Leonida (.204) was 0-for-3 with two walks and a strikeout.
- 1B Luke Murton (.263) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a game-deciding two-run homer (4).
- C Mike Nickeas (.227) was 1-for-2 with a double and a walk.
- Danny Payne (.000) struck out as a pinch-hitter.
- DH Tony Plagman (.254) was 0-for-3 with two walks.
- LF Jeff Rowland (.227) went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts.
Alumni In The Pros: Saturday Action
May 29th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 29 2011
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May 28, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
Matt Murton
- Cardinals’ RF Tyler Greene (.230) was 1-for-2 with an RBI ground-rule double.
- Padres’ RF Eric Patterson (.179) went 0-for-3 including a strikeout.
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.259) was 1-for-3 with a two-run homer (15) and three walks.
Alumni In Japan
- RF Matt Murton (.283) returned to the leadoff spot in the Hanshin lineup and went 3-for-4 with a double and an HBP.
Alumni In The Minors
- Brandon Boggs (.318) drove in a run with a pinch-hit single in his first game back with Class AAA Nashville.
- RF Charlie Blackmon (.343) extended his hitting streak to 16 games by going 1-for-5 with an RBI.
Alumni In The Pros: Friday Action
May 28th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 28 2011
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May 27, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
Blake Wood
- Cardinals’ PR/2B/RF Tyler Greene (.222) went 2-for-2 with an RBI single.
- Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira (.258) was 2-for-4 with a solo home run (14) and a strikeout.
- Orioles’ C Matt Wieters (.274) went 2-for-4 including a strikeout.
- RHP Blake Wood worked a 1-2-3 bottom of the 14th inning to get the win in relief as Kansas City outlasted Texas 12-7 in 15 innings.
Alumni In The Minors
- RF Charlie Blackmon (.346) extended his hitting streak to 15 games by going 2-for-4 including a double.
- DH Chase Burnette (.226) was 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a strikeout.
- SS Derek Dietrich (.286) went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and three strikeouts.
- 1B Wes Hodges (.240) was 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts.
- LHP Lee Hyde retired the only batter he faced in relief.
- C Cole Leonida (.222) went 0-for-1 including a sacrifice bunt.
- RHP Deck McGuire was charged with the loss as St. Lucie topped Dunedin 4-2. His line: (L,3-3) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO, 2 HBP.
- DH Luke Murton (.259) was 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
- DH Tony Plagman (.258) went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts.
- LF Jeff Rowland (.229) was 3-for-4 with a strikeout.
Alumni In The Pros: Thursday Action
May 27th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 27 2011
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May 26, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
Micah Owings
- Brewers’ OF Brandon Boggs was once again outrighted to Class AAA Nashville.
- Diamondbacks’ RHP Micah Owings picked up his first Major League win of the season as Arizona beat Colorado 6-3.
Alumni In The Pros: Wednesday Action
May 26th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 26 2011
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May 25, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
- Cardinals’ SS Tyler Greene (.200) went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
- Padres’ RF Eric Patterson (.188) was 0-for-3.
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.253) went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer (13).
- Orioles’ C Matt Wieters (.267) was 0-for-3 with a walk.
Alumni In Japan
- RF Matt Murton (.261) went 1-for-4 including a double.
Alumni In The Minors Brandon Cumpton
- RF Charlie Blackmon (.345)
Baseball America releases final 2011 Draft Top 200
May 25th, 2011 Posted in Draft
May, 25 2011
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Two Tech pitchers and two recruits rate among Baseball America’s Top 200 Draft Prospects.
14. Jed Bradley
49. Dwight Smith Jr.
85. Tyler Gibson
164. Mark Pope
Alumni In The Pros: Tuesday Action
May 25th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 25 2011
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May 24, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
Mark Teixeira
- Brandon Boggs (.158) drew a four-pitch walk as a pinch-hitter and came around to score the deciding run on a collision at home plate as the Brewers rallied to beat the Nationals 7-6.
- Cardinals’ SS Tyler Greene (.194) went 0-for-1.
- Eric Patterson (.197) struck out while pinch-hitting for the Padres.
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.254) was 2-for-4 with a walk and a game-ending RBI single.
- Red Sox’ C Jason Varitek (.203) was 1-for-3 with a two-run homer (1), a walk and a strikeout.
Alumni In The Pros: Monday Action
May 24th, 2011 Posted in Alumni In The Pros
May, 24 2011
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May 23, 2011 action
Alumni In The Majors
- Brewers’ PR/LF Brandon Boggs (.158) scored a run.
- Yankees’ 1B Mark Teixeira (.249) went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Andrew Kown
Alumni In The Minors
- RF Charlie Blackmon (.342) went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
- SS Derek Dietrich (.289) was 2-for-5 including two strikeouts.
- 3B Michael Fisher (.359) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice bunt.
- 1B Wes Hodges (.244) went 1-for-3.
- RHP Andrew Kown got his Pacific Coast League-leading sixth win as Fresno beat Oklahoma City 7-5.
