June 14, 2017
THE FLATS — Georgia Tech #ProJacket Charlie Blackmon continues to have an all-star season in 2017-18, as he once again headlines the Yellow Jackets in this week’s Nissan #ProJackets Baseball Report.
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Blackmon’s hot start has continued into the month of June, as the centerfielder ranks third in the National Leage in RBIs with 53 and fifth in hitting with a .331 batting average. Over his last 10 games, Blackmon has hit .375 (15-for-40) with two home runs, five doubles, seven walks, six RBIs and 13 runs scored.
His week also included a two-run home run versus the Cubs on June 10.
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In a homecoming of sorts for Derek Dietrich, the Cleveland, Ohio native who has family ties to the Pittsburgh Pirates went 6-for-16 (.375) at the plate with a home run, two doubles, five RBIs and four runs scored in Pittsburgh on June 8-11. (Click here to read more on Dietrich’s magical night)
Here is the home run in Pittsburgh in front of his family and friends.
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Matt Wieters and the Washington Nationals continue to stay well out in front atop of the National League East Division, while Blake Wood and the Cincinnati Reds are just four games out of first-place in the NL Central Division despite having a record of just 29-35 on the year to date.
Buck Farmer, who was recalled to the Detroit Tigers on June 7, went 6.2 innings with five strikeouts in a win over the Angels that same night. For the Tigers this year, Farmer is 2-0 over three starts. He has posted an ERA of 3.52 and struck out 20 batters over 15.1 innings of work.
Below is a complete list of the Baseball #ProJackets in the majors this season.
MLB | PLAYER | 2017-18 SEASON STATS |
Colorado Rockies | GP: 66 | |
#32/ 2B Miami Marlins | GP: 57 | |
Buck Farmer Detroit Tigers
| GP: 3 | |
Matt Wieters Washington Nationals | | |
Blake Wood Cincinnati Reds
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Yellow Jackets in the Minors/Independent Leagues
Player | Current Team (MLB Team) | Level | MiLB Bio | Years at Tech | 2017-18 Season Stats |
Chattanooga Lookouts (Twins) | AA | 2010-12 | 2-1, 2.84 ERA, 18 GP, 1 Save, 31.2 IP, 52 SO | ||
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) | ||
Fort Myers Miracle (Twins) | A (Adv) | 2013-14 | 5-0, 2.32 ERA, 19 GP, 2 Save, 31.0 IP, 34 SO | ||
Jake Esch | San Antonio Missions (Padres) | AA | 2009-11 | * Released … Free Agent 0-2, 3.00 ERA, 3 GP, 3 GS, 15.0 IP, 13 SO *Made one start with the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA) | |
NW Arkansas Nautrals (Royals) | AA | 2011-13 | *Reassigned on May 26 33 GP, .205 avg., 25 hits, 4 HR, 1 2B, 15 RBI, 11 runs, 2 SB | ||
Detroit Tigers | MLB | 2010-13 | 2-3, 3.86 ERA, 10 GP, 10 GS, 60.2 IP, 56 SO * Called up to the Detroit Tigers (June 7) | ||
Asheville Tourists (Rockies) | A | 2014-16 | 3-4, 4.45 ERA, 10 GP, 10 GS, 1 CG, 54.2 IP, 49 SO | ||
Florida Fire Frogs (Braves) * Played 16 games with the Rome Braves (Braves) | A (Adv) | 2013-16 | 24 GP, .297 avg., 30 hits, 0 HR, 1 3B, 2 2B, 11 RBI, 13 runs, 2 SB | ||
Greenville Drive (Red Sox) | A | 2014-16 | 2-2, 3.90 ERA, 15 GP, 1 Save, 30.0 IP, 29 SO | ||
Bowie Baysox (Orioles) | AA | 2011-14 | 2-6, 4.63 ERA, 11 GP, 10 GS, 58.1 IP, 42 SO | ||
Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros) | AA | 2011-14 | *Voluntarily Retired list (Click Here) 26 GP, .207 avg., 17 hits, 2 HR, 1 2B, 6 RBI, | ||
New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) | AA | 2011-14 | 1-2, 3.51 ERA, 17 GP, 1 Save, 25.2 IP, 30 SO | ||
Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | 54 GP, .191 avg., 35 hits, 5 HR, 1 3B, 10 2B, 16 RBI, 25 runs, 6 SB | ||
Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds) | AA | 2008-10 | 6-4, 3.45 ERA, 13 GP, 13 GS, 75.2 IP, 77 SO | ||
Fort Myers Miracle (Twins) | A (Adv) | 2012-15 | * Released – Free Agent | ||
Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) | AAA | 2001-03 | * Released – Free Agent 7 GP, .154 avg., 4 hits, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs | ||
West Virginia Power (Pirates) | A | 2014-16 | 35 GP, .248 avg., 30 hits, 2 HR, 5 2B, 12 RBI, 13 runs | ||
Rochester Red Wings (Twins) | AAA | 2011-13 | * Disabled 7-Day list 41 GP, .261 avg., 41 hits, 8 HR, 6 2B, 22 RBI, | ||
Texas AirHogs (Independent League) | Independent | 2009-11 | 0-1, 2.45 ERA, 4 GP, 3.2 IP, 1 SO | ||
Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) | AA | 2007-10 | 1-0, 3.38 ERA, 9 GP, 1 save, 8.0 IP, 8 SO | ||
Syracuse Chiefs (Nationals) | AAA | 2009-11 | *Disabled 7-day list 45 GP, .231 avg., 34 hits, 7 HR, 13 2B, 20 RBI, | ||
Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Cubs) | A (Adv) | 2012-15 | 59 GP, .300 avg., 61 hits, 2 HR, 6 3B, 15 2B, 26 RBI, 26 runs, 5 SB | ||
York Revolution (Independent League) | Independent | 2010-13 | *traded to River City (Frontier League) on May 4 (River City): 27 GP, .195 avg., 17 hits, 3 HR, 4 2B, 9 RBI, 14 SB (York): 7 GP, .091, 1 hit, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 runs, 1 BB, 2 SB | ||
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Brewers) | AAA | 2011-13 | 54 GP, .318 avg., 63 hits, 2 HR, 5 3B, 9 2B, 28 RBI, 38 runs, 8 SB |
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