Brewers Milb Report Thursday, April 9, 2015
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Brewers MiLB Report Thursday, April 9, 2015 News & Notes Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pacific Coast League (American Northern) T-1st, 0-0 2014 Pitcher of the Year The Colorado Springs Sky Sox begin their inaugural season as a Brewers affiliate tomorrow when they take on Jimmy Nelson went 10-2 with a 1.46 the Nashville Sounds, Milwaukee’s former Triple-A affiliate at 7:35 p.m. CT. The team boasts notable players ERA in 17 games (16 starts) at Triple-A such as pitchers Corey Knebel, David Goforth, Jed Bradley, Tyler Cravy, Drew Gagnon, Ariel Peńa and infielder Nashville, including 114 strikeouts and Jason Rogers. The team is managed by Rick Sweet, who is joined by Pitching Coach Fred Dabney and Coach 32 walks in 111.0 innings. He held Bob Skube. opponents to a .179 batting average. At the time of his promotion to Milwaukee on July 11, Nelson led the minor leagues Biloxi Shuckers - Southern League (South Division) T-1st, 0-0 in ERA, ranked third in strikeouts, and tied for the Pacific Coast League lead The Biloxi Shuckers begin their first season as the Brewers Double-A affiliate when they visit the Pensacola in wins. Nelson, who entered 2014 as Blue Wahoos tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CT. The inaugural roster includes top Brewers prospects Tyrone Taylor the top prospect in the organization and infielder Orlando Arcia. Other notable players include pitcher Tyler Wagner, infielder Yadiel Rivera, pitcher according to Baseball America, was Jorge Lopez, outfielder Kyle Wren, pitcher Hobbs Johnson, pitcher Brooks Hall, pitcher Mike Strong and pitcher named the PCL’s starting pitcher for Damien Magnifico. The team is led by Manager Carlos Subero, Pitching Coach Chris Hook and Coach Sandy the Triple-A All-Star Game (DNP - Guerrero promoted). In addition, he was named Brevard County Manatees - Florida State League (North Division) T-1st, 0-0 PCL Pitcher of the Year. The Brevard County Manatees begin their 2015 season on the road tomorrow night at Daytona. First pitch is set 2014 Player of the Year for 6:05 p.m. CT. The Manatees will feature several notable players including Brewers Player of the Year Clint Clint Coulter batted .287 with 22 HR Coulter. The team also features Rule 5 selection pitcher Wei-Chung Wang and former first round pick outfielder and 89 RBI in 126 games at Class-A Victor Roache. Manager Joe Ayrault is at the helm along with Pitching Coach David Chavarria, Coach Ned Wisconsin. His 22 HR tied Wisconsin’s Yost IV and Coach Reggie Williams. single-season mark and tied for the Midwest League lead. Coulter led the league in OBP (.410) and hit by pitches Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Midwest League (Western Division) T-1st, 0-0 (21), and ranked among the leaders in RBI (2nd), slugging percentage (2nd, The Timber Rattlers begin their 2015 season tomorrow night when they visit the Burlington Bees at 6:30 p.m. .520), walks (3rd, 73), runs (T4th, 84), CT. The team will feature several Brewers top draft selections including pitcher Kodi Medeiros (1st round, 12th total bases (5th, 223), extra-base hits overall pick), infielder Jake Gatewood (Competitive Balance Round A, 41st overall pick), and outfielder Monte (5th, 53) and batting average (10th). He Harrison (2nd round, 50th overall pick). The team is once again led by Matt Erickson who is joined by Coach was selected as the starting designated Chuckie Caufield, Pitching Coach Gary Lucas and Coach Liu Rodriguez. hitter for the Western Division at the Midwest League All-Star Game and Helena Brewers - Pioneer League (Northern Division) T-1st, 0-0 named as the DH on the league’s postseason All-Star team. The Rookie-level affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will begin their season on Thursday, June 18 when they host the Missoula Osprey at 8:05 p.m. CT. The team will be Managed by Tony Diggs who is joined by Coach BASEBALL AMERICA Jason Dubois and Pitching Coach Rolando Valles. TOP 10 BREWERS PROSPECTS ENTERING 2015 Arizona Brewers - Arizona League (Central Division) T-1st, 0-0 The Arizona Brewers will begin their 2015 campaign later this year. They are managed by Nestor Corredor who 1................................. OF Tyrone Taylor returns for his third season. He is joined by Pitching Coach Steve Cline and Coach Al LeBoeuf. 2.................................INF Orlando Arcia 3.................................INF Luis Sardinas 4....................................OF Clint Coulter 5...............................OF Monte Harrison DSL Brewers - Dominican Summer League (Santo Domingo North Division) T-1st, 0-0 6.....................................SS Gilbert Lara The Dominican Summer League affiliate of the Brewers will begin their season later this year. They are 7.........................LHP Wei-Chung Wang managed by Jose Pena, who returns for his third season at the helm. He is joined by Pitching Coach Geraldo 8.............................RHP Taylor Williams Obispo, Pitching Coach Jose Ramos, Coach Luis De Los Santos, Coach Victor Estevez and Coach Joan Abreu. 9............................. RHP Devin Williams 10..............................RHP Tyler Wagner Thursday, April 9, 2015 Team OPPONENT PROBABLE PITCHERS Game in Series TIME (CT) Colorado Springs vs. Nashville TBA vs. TBA 1 of 4 7:35 Biloxi at Pensacola RHP Brooks Hall (0-0, -.--) vs. RHP Robert Stephenson (0-0, -.--) 1 of 5 6:30 Brevard County at Daytona TBA vs. RHP Nick Travieso (0-0, -.--) 1 of 1 6:05 Wisconsin at Burlington RHP Victor Diaz (0-0, -.--) vs. LHP Sean Newcomb (0-0, -.--) 1 of 3 6:30 Helena -- TBA -- -- Arizona -- TBA -- -- DSL Brewers -- TBA -- --.