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Nissan #ProJackets Baseball Report

May 3, 2017

THE FLATS — The #ProJackets’ play this past week was highlighted by the power of Matt Wieters, who hit two home runs to help the Nationals rout the New York Mets on April 30.

Wieters has been on fire at the plate as of late, as he has three home runs over his last three outings, which included two home runs versus the New York Mets in a blowout win on April 30. He has also walked a total of seven times over his last 10 games, while posting 11 hits and seven RBIs.

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Over his last 10 games, Charlie Blackmon has hit .386 (17-for-44) with three home runs, two triples, four doubles, 13 RBIs, three walks and seven runs scored. After a having his season-long 14-game hitting streak snapped on April 30 at Arizona, Blackmon bounced back with two hits on May 2 at San Diego.

Derek Dietrich continues to try to fight his way back into the starting lineup in Miami, while Blake Wood continues to get calls from the Cincinnati Reds out of the bullpen making a total of 13 appearances those far this season.

Below is a complete list of the Baseball #ProJackets in the majors this season.

MLB

PLAYER

2017-18 SEASON STATS


CHARLIE BLACKMON
#19 / CF

Colorado Rockies
MLB Debut:
June 7, 2011 (Rockies)
MLB Draft:
2008 (Rockies), 2nd round
Status: Active
Years at Georgia Tech: 2008
High School:
North Gwinnett
Hometown: Suwanee, Ga.

GP: 27 
Batting Avg: .297 
Hits: 33
Home Runs:

RBI:
24 
Runs: 15 
Stolen Bases: 1
OBP: .342 
OPS: .936
SLG: .595

DEREK DIETRICH

#32/ 2B

Miami Marlins
MLB Debut:
May 8, 2013 (Marlins)
MLB Draft:
2010 (Rays), 2nd round
Status: Active
Years at Georgia Tech: 2008-10
High School:
St. Ignatius
Hometown: Parma, Ohio

GP: 21 
Batting Avg: .208 
Hits: 10
Home Runs:
0
RBI:

Runs: 3 
Stolen Bases: 0
OBP: .333 
OPS: .604 
SLG: .271

MATT WIETERS
#32/ C

Washington Nationals
MLB Debut:
May 29, 2009 (Orioles)
MLB Draft:
2007 (Orioles), 1st round
Status: Active
Years at Georgia Tech: 2005-07
High School:
Stratford
Hometown: Goose Creek, S.C.


GP:
21 
Batting Avg: .301 
Hits: 22
Home Runs:

RBI:
12 
Runs: 10 
Stolen Bases: 1 
OBP: .400 
OPS: .934 
SLG: .534

BLAKE WOOD
#36/ P

Cincinnati Reds
MLB Debut:
May 12, 2010 (Royals)
MLB Draft:
2006 (Royals), 3rd round
Status: Active
Years at Georgia Tech: 2004-07
High School:
North Gwinnett
Hometown: Suwanee, Ga.


GP:
13 
IP: 11.2 
Record:
0-2 
Save:

ERA:
4.63 
SO:
12
Opp. Avg: .283 
Whip: 2.14


Yellow Jackets in the Minors/Independent Leagues

Player

Current Team (MLB Team)

Level

MiLB Bio

Years at Tech

2017-18 Season Stats

Luke Bard

Chattanooga Lookouts (Twins)

AA

BIO

2010-12

2-1, 4.15 ERA, 8 GP, 1 Save, 13.0 IP, 21 SO

Jed Bradley

Bowie Baysox / Norfolk Tides (Orioles)

AA

BIO

2009-11

1-1, 7.84 ERA, 7 GP, 10.1 IP, 8 SO

*Made one appearance for the Norfolk Tides (AAA)

Sam Clay

Fort Myers Miracle (Twins)

A (Adv)

BIO

2013-14

2-0, 3.95 ERA, 7 GP, 1 Save, 13.2 IP, 15 SO

Jake Esch

San Antonio Missions/El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres)

AA

BIO

2009-11

0-2, 3.00 ERA, 3 GP, 3 GS, 15.0 IP, 13 SO

*Made one start with the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA)

Zane Evans

NW Arkansas Nautrals (Royals)

AA

BIO

2011-13

17 GP, .167 avg., 11 hits, 1 HR, 1 2B, 5 RBI, 8 runs

Buck Farmer

Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)

AAA

BIO

2010-13

0-1, 2.51 ERA, 5 GP, 5 GS, 28.2 IP, 27 SO

Brandon Gold

Asheville Tourists (Rockies)

A

BIO

2014-16

* Disabled 7-day list
1-2, 4.50 ERA, 4 GP, 4 GS, 20.0 IP, 20 SO

Matt Gonzalez

Danville Braves (Braves)

Rookie

BIO

2013-16

0 GP

Matthew Gorst

Greenville Drive (Red Sox)

A

BIO

2014-16

0-1, 6.94 ERA, 7 GP, 1 Save, 11.2 IP, 14 SO

Matthew Grimes

Bowie Baysox (Orioles)

AA

BIO

2011-14

0-2, 2.93 ERA, 3 GP, 2 GS, 15.1 IP, 11 SO

Mott Hyde

Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros)

AA

BIO

2011-14

20 GP, .203 avg., 13 hits, 2 HR, 1 2B, 5 RBI,
7 runs, 4 SB

Dusty Isaacs

New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)

AA

BIO

2011-14

0-1, 2.00 ERA, 7 GP, 9.0 IP, 10 SO

Connor Justus

Inland Empire 66ers (Angels)

A (Adv)

BIO

2014-16

22 GP, .165 avg., 13 hits, 0 HR, 5 2B, 6 RBI,
8 runs, 2 SB

Deck McGuire

Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds)

AA

BIO

2008-10

1-1, 3.54 ERA, 5 GP, 5 GS, 28.0 IP, 29 SO

A.J. Murray

Fort Myers Miracle (Twins)

A (Adv)

BIO

2012-15

Disabled 7-Day list

Matt Murton

Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)

AAA

BIO

2001-03

Released – Free Agent
7 GP, .154 avg., 4 hits, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs

Arden Pabst

West Virginia Power (Pirates)

A

BIO

2014-16

17 GP, .267 avg., 16 hits, 2 HR, 4 2B, 7 RBI, 9 runs

Daniel Palka

Rochester Red Wings (Twins)

AAA

BIO

2011-13

21 GP, .259 avg., 21 hits, 5 HR, 2 2B, 13 RBI,
14 runs

Mark Pope

Texas AirHogs (Independent League)

Independent

BIO

2009-11

Season not started yet – first game is May 18

Andrew Robinson

Harrisburg Senators (Nationals)

AA

BIO

2007-10

Disabled 7-Day list

Matt Skole

Syracuse Chiefs (Nationals)

AAA

BIO

2009-11

22 GP, .191 avg., 13 hits, 4 HR, 5 2B, 9 RBI,
13 runs

Daniel Spingola

Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Cubs)

A (Adv)

BIO

2012-15

23 GP, .310 avg., 22 hits, 1 HR, 4 2B, 4 3B, 10 RBI, 7 runs, 2 SB

Brandon Thomas

York Revolution (Independent League)

Independent

BIO

2010-13

6 GP, .143, 1 hits, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP

Kyle Wren

Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Brewers)

AAA

BIO

2011-13

19 GP, .305 avg., 18 hits, 0 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B, 7 RBI, 11 runs, 2 SB


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