Aug. 30, 2017
THE FLATS — A number of MLB #ProJackets are getting hot at the right time for their respective teams, while two MLB #ProJacket arms are pitching for new times as the season moves into the month of September this week.
Charlie Blackmon continues to sit atop of a number of offensive categories in Major League Baseball, as he is hitting .339 with a total of 181 hits on the season, including 31 home runs, 14 triples and 28 doubles. Blackmon has not slowed down over the month of August, as he has hit .357 with 15 hits, two houm runs, six RBIs and six runs scored over his last 10 games, which included going 4-for-12 with a home run versus the Braves in Atlanta on Aug. 25-27.
Like Blackmon, Matt Wieters, who has been one of the few constants in the lineup for the Washington Nationals over the last few weeks, has swung a hot bat as of late. Over his last 10 games, Wieters has hit .323 with 10 hits, a home run, five RBIs and seven runs scored.
Called back up the big leauges by the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 26, Buck Farmer earned his third MLB win of the season allowing just three runs over 5.2 innings of work in a start versus the Chicago White Sox.
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— FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) August 27, 2017
Reliever Blake Wood found a new home on Aug. 25, as the righty was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Since joining the Angels, Wood is 1-0 and has not allowed a baserunner in two appearances.
Below is a complete list of the Baseball #ProJackets playing professionally this season.
MLB | PLAYER | 2016-17 SEASON STATS |
Colorado Rockies | GP: 130 | |
Derek Dietrich Miami Marlins | GP: 114 | |
Buck Farmer Detroit Tigers
| * Called back up to MLB (August 26) GP: 5 | |
Matt Wieters Washington Nationals | GP: 105 | |
Blake Wood Cincinnati Reds
| * Claimed off waivers by the Angels (August 25) GP: 57 |
Yellow Jackets in the Minors/Independent Leagues
Player | Current Team (MLB Team) | Level | MiLB Bio | at Tech | 2016-17 Season Stats |
Luke Bard | Rochester Red Wings (Twins) | AAA | 2010-12 | * Promoted to Triple-A (August 6) Overall in 2017 | |
Jed Bradley | Bowie Baysox (Orioles) | AA | 2009-11 | * Retired (Click Here) 1-2, 9.75 ERA, 8 GP, 12.1 IP, 9 SO * Made one appearance for the Norfolk Tides (AAA) | |
Sam Clay | Fort Myers Miracle (Twins) | A (Adv) | 2013-14 | * Promoted to Double-A (August 6) Overall in 2017 FSL Southern Division All-Star | |
Trevor Craport | Aberdeen Ironbirds (Orioles) | A (Short) | 2015-17 | 43 GP, .294 avg., 45 hits, 2 HR, 2 3B, 11 2B, 23 RBI, 25 runs, 3 SB | |
Brandon Cumpton | Indianapolis Indians (Pirates)
| AAA | 2008-10 | * Promoted to Triple-A (August 21) Overall in 2017 | |
Jake Esch | San Antonio Missions (Padres) | AA | 2009-11 | * Promoted to Double-A (August 15) Overall in 2017 | |
Zane Evans | AZL Royals (Royals) | Rookie | 2011-13 | * Retired (Click Here) * Reassigned to AZL Royals 33 GP, .205 avg., 25 hits, 4 HR, 1 2B, 15 RBI, 11 runs, 2 SB | |
Buck Farmer | Detroit Tigers (MLB) | MLB | 2010-13 | * Called back up to MLB (August 26)) 6-4, 3.93 ERA, 21 GP, 21 GS, 123.2 IP, 114 SO Detroit Tigers | |
Brandon Gold | Lancaster JetHawks (Rockies) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | * Promoted to Class A Advanced (June 30) Overall in 2017 | |
Matt Gonzalez | Florida Fire Frogs (Braves) | A (Adv) | 2013-16 | * Promoted to Class A Advanced (May 29) Overall in 2017 | |
Matthew Gorst | Salem Red Sox (Red Sox) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | * Promoted to Class A Advanced (August 3) Overall in 2017 | |
Matthew Grimes | Frederick Keys (Orioles) | A (Adv) | 2011-14 | * Assigned to Class A Advanced (August 12) Overall in 2017 | |
Mott Hyde | Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros) | AA | 2011-14 | * Retired (Click Here) 26 GP, .207 avg., 17 hits, 2 HR, 1 2B, 6 RBI, | |
Dusty Isaacs | New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) | AA | 2011-14 | 4-3, 3.99 ERA, 39 GP, 3 Saves, 58.2 IP, 70 SO | |
Connor Justus | Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | 111 GP, .202 avg., 80 hits, 5 HR, 3 3B, 18 2B, 32 RBI, 52 runs, 15 SB | |
Deck McGuire | Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds) | AA | 2008-10 | 9-9, 2.78 ERA, 27 GP, 26 GS, 162.0 IP, 159 SO | |
A.J. Murray | Biloxi Shuckers (Brewers) | AA | 2012-15 | * Disabled 7-day list 3 GP, .125 avg., 1 hit, 0 HR, 1 2B, 0 RBI, 1 run | |
Matt Murton | Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) | AAA | 2001-03 | * Released – Free Agent 7 GP, .154 avg., 4 hits, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs | |
Arden Pabst | West Virginia Power (Pirates) | A | 2014-16 | * Disabled 7-day list 67 GP, .242 avg., 56 hits, 4 HR, 12 2B, 24 RBI, 24 runs | |
Daniel Palka | Rochester Red Wings (Twins) | AAA | 2011-13 | Overall in 2017 | |
Ryan Peurifoy | Bristol Pirates (Pirates) | Rookie | 2014-17 | 35 GP, .299 avg., 38 hits, 2 HR, 10 2B, 23 RBI, 15 runs, 3 SB | |
Mark Pope | Texas AirHogs (Independent League) | Independent | 2009-11 | * Released (June 10) 0-1, 2.45 ERA, 4 GP, 3.2 IP, 1 SO | |
Andrew Robinson | Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) | AA | 2007-10 | 1-2, 3.60 ERA, 35 GP, 12 Saves, 35.0 IP, 42 SO | |
Zac Ryan | Burlington Bees (Angels) | A | 2014-17 | * Promoted to Class A (July 10) Overall in 2017 | |
Matt Skole | Syracuse Chiefs (Nationals) | AAA | 2009-11 | * Activated to Triple-A (August 17) Overall in 2017 | |
Daniel Spingola | Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) | AA | 2012-15 | * Disabled 7-day list Overall in 2017 Carolina League South Division All-Star | |
Brandon Thomas | River City (Frontier League) | Independent | 2010-13 | * traded to River City (Frontier League) on May 4 (River City): 88 GP, .216 avg., 63 hits, 10 HR, 2 3B, 15 2B, 40 RBI, 63 runs, 47 SB (York): 7 GP, .091, 1 hit, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 runs, 1 BB, 2 SB | |
Kyle Wren | Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Brewers) | AAA | 2011-13 | 122 GP, .290 avg., 131 hits, 4 HR, 10 3B, 19 2B, 61 RBI, 79 runs, 24 SB |
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