July 19, 2017
THE FLATS — As the second half of the season has begun, a number of #ProJackets have not slowed down while others look to close out the year on a high note as the last two months of the season quickly approaches.
The MLB All-Star break did nothing to slow down Charlie Blackmon, as he has hit .409 (9-for-22) with two home runs, two triples, two doubles, four RBIs and seven runs scored over his last five games since taking part in the midsummer classic in Miami on July 11.
Blackmon was also nominated by the Colorado Rockies for the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) 2017 Heart & Hustle Award. This award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game. The Heart and Hustle Award is also the only award in Major League Baseball that is voted on by former players. Voting is conducted prior to the All-Star Break.
Preparation. Performance. Playing Hard.
Congratulations to @Chuck_Nazty, the Rockies nominee for the @MLBPAA‘s #HeartandHustle Award! 💪 pic.twitter.com/RVCc5NhPT3
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 18, 2017
Matt Wieters and the Washington Nationals will look to close out the second half of the season on a high note and secure themselves a playoff spot before the last few weeks of the season. Since the all-star break, Wieters has hit .400 (6-for-15) over four games.
Derek Dietrich will look to make the most of an injury to fellow Marlin Martin Prado who went to the disabled list on July 18, while Blake Wood will look to finish the second half of the season out strong for the Cincinnati Reds having struck out four over his last four innings of relief work.
In the minor leagues, Sam Clay continues to shine out of the bullpen for the Fort Myers Miracle (Class A-Advanced) as he is 7-0 on the season with a 1.48 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 30 games.
Fellow hurler Jake Esch posted a complete game in his last outing on July 15, as he gave up just three earned runs over nine complete for the Lake Elsinore Storm (Class A-Advanced).
Daniel Palka is on a rehab assignment with the GCL Twins (Rookie) to get back to the Rochester Red Wings (Triple A) in the next few days, while Kyle Wren continues to rake for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Triple A) this season, as he is hitting .303 on the year with a total of 94 base knocks.
Below is a complete list of the Baseball #ProJackets playing professionally this season.
MLB | PLAYER | 2016-17 SEASON STATS |
Colorado Rockies | GP: 94 | |
Derek Dietrich Miami Marlins | GP: 77 | |
Buck Farmer Detroit Tigers
| Sent back down to Triple-A (June 18) GP: 4 | |
Matt Wieters Washington Nationals | GP: 74 | |
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 | 2016-17 Season Stats |
Luke Bard | Chattanooga Lookouts (Twins) | AA | 2010-12 | 4-2, 2.45 ERA, 27 GP, 4 Saves, 44.0 IP, 67 SO | |
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 | 7-0, 1.48 ERA, 30 GP, 6 Saves, 48.2 IP, 46 SO FSL Southern Division All-Star | |
Trevor Craport | Aberdeen Ironbirds (Orioles) | Rookie | 2015-17 | 12 GP, .225 avg., 9 hits, 2 HR, 1 3B, 1 2B, 9 RBI, 7 runs, 2 SB | |
Brandon Cumpton | Altoona Curve (Pirates)
| AA | 2008-10 | Overall in 2017 | |
Jake Esch | Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres) | A (Adv) | 2009-11 | * Resigned with the Padres (Lake Elsinore Storm) Overall in 2017 *Made two starts with the San Antonio Missions (AA) | |
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 | Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) | AAA | 2010-13 | * Sent back down to Triple-A (June 18) 3-3, 4.57 ERA, 15 GP, 15 GS, 84.2 IP, 81 SO Detroit Tigers | |
Brandon Gold | Lancaster JetHawks (Rockies) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | * Promoted to Class A Advanced (June 30) 6-5, 4.32 ERA, 16 GP, 16 GS, 1 CG, 89.2 IP, 78 SO | |
Matt Gonzalez | Florida Fire Frogs (Braves) | A (Adv) | 2013-16 | * Promoted to Class A Advanced (May 29) 37 GP, .268 avg., 38 hits, 1 HR, 1 3B, 2 2B, 15 RBI, 15 runs, 2 SB | |
Matthew Gorst | Greenville Drive (Red Sox) | A | 2014-16 | 5-3, 3.45 ERA, 23 GP, 2 Saves, 47.0 IP, 42 SO | |
Matthew Grimes | Bowie Baysox (Orioles) | AA | 2011-14 | 4-8, 5.40 ERA, 17 GP, 15 GS, 85.0 IP, 53 SO | |
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 | 2-2, 4.38 ERA, 26 GP, 2 Saves, 39.0 IP, 47 SO Eastern League All-Star
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Connor Justus | Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) | A (Adv) | 2014-16 | 79 GP, .209 avg., 59 hits, 5 HR, 3 3B, 15 2B, 24 RBI, 36 runs, 8 SB | |
Deck McGuire | Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds) | AA | 2008-10 | 8-7, 2.61 ERA, 19 GP, 18 GS, 113.2 IP, 112 SO Southern League South Division All-Star | |
A.J. Murray | Biloxi Shuckers (Brewers) | AA | 2012-15 | *Disabled 7-day list *Promoted to Double-A (July 9) 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 | 53 GP, .249 avg., 45 hits, 2 HR, 9 2B, 18 RBI, 19 runs | |
Daniel Palka | GCL Twins (Twins) – Rehab Assignment | AAA | 2011-13 | * Rehab Assignment in GCL Overall in 2017 | |
Ryan Peurifoy | Bristol Pirates (Pirates) | Rookie | 2014-17 | 11 GP, .293 avg., 12 hits, 1 HR, 4 2B, 9 RBI, 7 runs, 1 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 | 1-1, 3.66 ERA, 19 GP, 3 Saves, 19.2 IP, 24 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 | *Disabled 7-day list 49 GP, .233 avg., 37 hits, 7 HR, 14 2B, 20 RBI, | |
Daniel Spingola | Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) | AA | 2012-15 | * Promoted to Double-A (June 22) 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): 52 GP, .220 avg., 38 hits, 5 HR, 1 3B, 11 2B, 21 RBI, 35 runs, 27 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 | 85 GP, .303 avg., 94 hits, 3 HR, 7 3B, 11 2B, 40 RBI, 53 runs, 19 SB |
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