And Canterino, maybe, but there are some really good pitching prospects in Triple-A too, several on the 40-man roster. His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. most comprehensive database of Negro Leagues Baseball statistics. The Wind Surge roster consists of 28 players - 15 pitchers and 13 position players. As most fans are, I'm most excited to see how Lee develops this season. Jermaine Palacios paced Wichita with 19 home runs, while Trey Cabbage, Andrew Bechtold and BJ Boyd each walloped 20 or more, too. those players. Another poor season could result in a DFA. On the surface there isn't much here besides Lee and Festa. See 12 position players and 16 pitchers for a total of 28? dataset (The Negro Leagues Database) are all copyright 2013 by Gary 8 overall draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in the 2022 MLB Draft, was the star of the night for the Wichita Wind Surge in their 17-1 win over Tulsa on Wednesday. Wichita starter Travis Adams pitched 4 1/3. The organization is very high on him. I think Severino gets overlooked a lot. Third times a charm: Ramon Borrego wants title in third year with Wichita Wind Surge. The OF has a shot to have at least a couple solid guys. He'll get his chance eventually. #13 - David Festa, I am interested in this team because I really only know about three of them. German is intriguing in that he has one of the best changeups in the organization. I thought he had three if not four pretty strong pitches? The aforementioned Prato should help in the OF as well. 17 players return to the club that played there last year. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Time to lace up baseball cleats, pick up a bat . 11,487 were here. Proud Double-A Affiliate of the @Twins. A left-hander, he's become crafty southpaw. I think Keirsey has a real shot if he can build on what he did last year. I know he's largely an infielder, but this team doesn't have right handed outfielders who can actually hit AND get on base so I think he's going get a look on the MLB team sooner than people expect. Lets take a look at the Wind Surge roster. The organization is very high on him. But he also had a ver solid offensive year as well. League: Texas League The Official Site of the Wichita Wind Surge Wichita Wind Surge. That would make him eligible for the Rule 5 draft. Wow, only two catchers and Isola being one of them? I assume Gore and Neff will be there. @ Wichita Wind Surge: Scheduled: Sep 13, 5:05 PM @ Wichita Wind Surge: Scheduled: Sep 14, 5:05 PM @ Wichita Wind Surge: Scheduled: Sep 15, 5:05 PM @ Wichita Wind Surge: Scheduled: Sep 16, 4:05 PM . In fact, that's all he played in big-league spring training games, but he was drafted as a shortly. Lacking the higher end talent depth we saw there last year but there are guys who could rise especially on the pitching side. Wil Holland is also high on my list. This is the proving ground for trade chips for the next few years. The Wichita Wind Surge roster had 28 players on it. Julien has played there. Spent 2021 at AA Bowie. Latest Twins coverage from our writers will continue to work with our data providers to improve the data that The official Podcast of the Wichita Wind Wind the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. I think the bullpen will be good. Data Provided By RHP Steven Klimek (28) - Pitched in Orioles system since drafted in 2015. 50 Adam Lau. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. So that's where we'll start. Clear editor. While Cardenas might have the better bat potential from the same draft, Winkel has been a level above him and held his own offensively so far. The Wichita Wind Surge of the Texas League is currently playing the 2022 season with a record of 78 wins and 59 losses, placing them first in the league's North Division. 46 Brandon Koch. He signed with the Twins in 2021 and has pitched at each level including Double-A, the past two years. Hans Birkeland The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. I'm expecting guys like Hidalgo and Nowlin to get moved up at mid season. Or write about sports? So Lewis and Palacios will be starting where? April 27, 2023 | 00:00:50. But he also had a ver solid offensive year as well. Their debut marked the first Minor League Baseball game in Wichita - and the entire state of Kansas - since the Texas League Wichita Wranglers played their final season in 2007. Not sure what is left to say. The top prospects in the Wichita Wind Surge farm system, including rankings, scouting reports, video highlights, stats, MLB Draft results and much more. I guess so, even though he didn't set the world on fire since being a pretty high draft choice, with a mediocre 2022 probably being his best season so far. They weren't listed in St. Paul and aren't here. Five prospects likely to open in the Double-A Southern League to pay close attention to in the first months of the season. magnanimously provided the framework to make the whole thing possible. Not saying Wichita is devoid if talent, but it feels as though it lacks in amount. Do you have a blog? I like the INF quite a bit. If Enlow is in the pen, I like McMahon, Enlow and German. They had a 6-man rotation last year, so I am sure they will again this year. After Tuesday's start, Wainwright said he was ready "whenever they need me." You all care about this site. I like the INF quite a bit. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Isola has the bat and Winkel has the defense. That's usually how promotions work. Pitchers: B/T: HT: WT: DOB: Status: MLB 40-man: Travis . He's had injury setbacks for sure. With covid, I believe he's only played 3yrs and has shown some decent numbers until last year. The hitting coach is Shawn Schlechter. Schulfer and X? I enjoy observing body language and approach and feel like it can tell me a lot. itching is what wins, right? His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. Paste as plain text instead, Keirsey - I would like to see him step up and be a great outfielder. I was a little surprised Headricks jumped to AAA, pleasantly so, and wasn't sure if Festa might do the same. Also, Anthony Prato and his excellent on base skills seems highly under-appreciated. Gary Ashwill and his collaborators. In order to win the series, however, Wichita must find a way to win in Tulsa, something that has been a problem for the Wind Surge this season, given their 2-7 record on the road against the Drillers. On Monday, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster. Good to see Tyler Beck back on the mound again. this database is the largest dataset ever made publically available Store. I enjoy observing body language and approach and feel like it can tell me a lot. for their extensive efforts to collect the raw data and construct the . The next step is caringforit. Wichita Wind Surge placed OF Alerick Soularie on . Having reviewed both this roster and the CR roster, the Twins have incredible depth in their minor league system. What are your thoughts on this roster? I believe Wolters is with the Saints, but no mention of the other two since spring training. 3,219/game), Pythagorean W-L: Lots of other starting options. Radio: KTBZ am1430. Certainly gotta love a starting staff headed by Canterino, SWR and Varland. Following up on the Wichita catchers - this week, Winkel played catcher for 4 games, Nigro 1 and Isola 1. Good to see Tyler Beck back on the mound again. The team will have two Top 20 . System analysis, top prospects, projected lineups, and more. Powered by Invision Community. Softball America. Carlos Luna comes to the Twins from the Brewers as a minor-league free agent. Not saying Wichita is devoid if talent, but it feels as though it lacks in amount. April 4, 2022. You cannot paste images directly. You must use your email address instead of your display name in order to log in. Hunter McMahon was finally healthy in 2022, and he was terrific, one of the best relievers in the organization all year. Roster moves: Pitcher Ryan Sublette was added from . Roster Wichita Transactions MIN Transactions. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He started the season in Ft. Myers, moved up to Cedar Rapids, and ended with a few outings for the Wind Surge. The Shockers also collected the first run and home run in the ballpark's history. Sold for 144. Hoping he is ready as the Texas league isn't easy on pitchers. They will begin their season on Thursday (April 6) with three games in Springfield. Ramon Borrego(78-59), Attendance: 220,528 The 6-2 righty wrapped up 2022 with the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge after some time in High-A with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, posting a 4.80 ERA on the season over a career-high 86 innings pitched while fanning 92 batters over that span. He has struggled with the bat early in the season, but he is also one of the 10-youngest players in the Midwest League. Seth Stohs has been blogging about the Minnesota Twins since May 2003. The Twins signed him in the offseason and he provides quality depth. the Minor Leagues Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research. Paste as plain text instead, A lot of guys I plan to follow this year on the team. The Wind Surge will start RH Chad Donato against the Cardinals LH Kenny Hernandez. This says otherwise and I'm back on that bandwagon! Join our linker program. Also quite interested to see the progression of Festa as I saw him pitch in Cedar Rapids last year. [13] Instead of being a Miami Marlins affiliate, the Wind Surge became affiliated with the Minnesota Twins. It is an interesting list. RHP Argenis Angulo (28) - signed as free agent this offseason after posting a 7.33 ERA in 43 innings at AAA Las Vegas (As). Ed Bailey Courtesy After being . That team is stacked. But like you said, trading away Hajjar and Povich hurts this team. But he's going to provide thump in the lineup, and that's a positive. Lee is the star of the team. Roster. DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. April 27, 2023 I was a little surprised Headricks jumped to AAA, pleasantly so, and wasn't sure if Festa might do the same. Gross and Funderburk were starters last year in Cedar Rapids. Fajardo and Smith were both selected in the minor-league portion of the Rule 5 draft. As for the Twins front office, I am not concerned about them being hesitant to move a player from AA. They will head home to start a six-game series against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 17 players return to the club that played there last year. Schulfer played for the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge in 2021 and had a 6-8 record with a 4.34 ERA in 24 starts. Isola has the bat and Winkel has the defense. RHP Tyler Viza (27) - Signed with Twins just last week. Coaching StaffRamon Borregois back for his third season as the Wichita manager. Pitching Coaches: Pete Larson, Dan Urbina They are located in Wichita, Kansas, and began play in 2021 at Riverfront Stadium. He got on base, but he hit for some power. I'm interested in hearing how Isola and Winkel do at catcher. [20] In 2022, the Double-A Central became known as the Texas League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization. The Wind Surge adjusted a game time in May, Saturday, May 20 th will be a 6: . The Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster, which features seven top-30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. Several return to Ramon Borregos roster from last year, and this should again be a very strong roster. Sold for 145. due to ongoing research and/or limitations in published sources, so . I don't understand the Giants making Armani Smith available. But they've invested in him. Historical performance data for professional leagues (affiliated minor that the player has to be assigned to AAA before being called up to the MLB roster. Time to prove he has actual cather potential, IMO. Chadwick Baseball Bureau. Just two catchers in Wichita to start the season. 1 Twins prospect Brooks Lee collects his first three-hit game of the season for Double-A Wichita. I'm thinking the starting pitching could be a little weaker than last year after Festa. 27 Apr 2023 15:56:06 this study, along with the Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group He either discovers the ability to actually HIT, or he's going to be an organizational player only. Ramon Borrego, the 2021 Texas League Manager of the year, is back for his third season at the helm of the Wind Surge, who will play their first home game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium. Last year in Cedar Rapids, he struggled with the bat, but he can play second base and in the outfield. Watched a lot of the Wichita games on MiLB last summer and to be honest, wasn't that impressed with Martin. P.S. Got a lot of looks at ST, and struggled mightily at the plate. NOTES The combined 23 runs is a season high in a Wind Surge game. At Dallas Baptist, he was a fantastic two-way player, but the Twins have developed him into a pitcher to watch. Milwaukee Panthers bio Festa was the Twins 13th round pick in 2021 from Seton Hall. As most fans are, I'm most excited to see how Lee develops this season. I was pretty high on his bat last year but everyone seemed pretty sure he couldn't stick at catcher. Winkel already at AA, after being drafted in 2021, is very interesting. The Wind Surge adjusted a game time in May, Saturday May 20th will be a 6:05 start. Was he working with his coaches on changing some of what he does when at bat? Splitting time between three levels, the Cal Poly product finished his rookie season with a .303 batting average, .388 on-base percentage and .451 slugging percentage with 17 runs scored, 15 RBI and four home runs in 122 at bats stretched across 31 games. Prato seemed to play more in LF than anywhere else at the end of last year, if I remember correctly. Deuce Vaughn drafted to Cowboys in the sixth round . I remain baffled he's in AA and Lewis is in AAA. Are they still in the organization? Of course, if Festa is doing great, he could be moved up to the Saints at that time as well. Kevin Johnson, Bob McConnell, Jack Morris, and Ray Nemec, as well as members of I was also surprised to see Enlow as a reliever now. The Wind Surge pitching staff has now given up 46 runs over their past four games. Maybe our hopes of Isola catching 3 days a week aren't going to come to fruition. Were asking you to caretake this site so it can remain the premier Twins community on the internet. Springfield started off with a 2-0 lead in the first. The Wichita Wind Surge are excited for an action packed 2023 season, full of fireworks, theme nights, giveaways and more! The Drillers announced their Opening Night roster on Tuesday. I imagine he is on the injured list? as development continues. [16] The Wind Surge won the Northern Division title by finishing the 2021 season in first place with a 6951 record. #1 - Brooks Lee In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2023 Opening Day Roster, which features the Twins number one prospect according to MLB.com. 1. One county is at a medium community level, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, Wichita baseball fans can watch Cardinals All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright throw Tuesday, A preview of things to come: Wind Surge draw record Wichita crowd at Riverfront Stadium, New Wind Surge owners slash prices to better the fan experience at Riverfront Stadium, Top Minnesota Twins prospect, Brooks Lee, could change positions at Double-A Wichita. Seth: Thanks for the insight/breakdown of the Wind Surge roster. Wichita, KS In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2021 Opening Day Roster, which features five top-30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. He started the season in Ft. Myers, moved up to Cedar Rapids, and ended with a few outings for the Wind Surge. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. Wichita Wind Surge roster. Baseballprojection.com Join Now. There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Was happy to see Rucker make the jump to AA but I thought that after Shuffield held his own at AAA that they would at least start him at AA especially given his age. Lacking the higher end talent depth we saw there last year but there are guys who could rise especially on the pitching side. German is intriguing in that he has one of the best changeups in the organization. newspaper boxscores, covering league sanctioned games from 1920 to 21 Jason Garcia. Players. Upload or insert images from URL. Full Site Menu. Carlos Luna comes to the Twins from the Brewers as a minor-league free agent. Keirsey led Wichita with four RBI in the game and Jake Rucker drove home three. I know Lewis and Palacios will be in St. Paul. As new credible Takashi Miyoshi is the team's bench coach. pre-1920) and early Latin American professional baseball is licensed and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. The Wichita Wind Surge announces adjustments to ticketing prices for both membership season seats and individual game tickets for the upcoming 2023 season. You cannot paste images directly. I don't pay too much attention to relief prospects before they make it AA, but you gotta be excited about the velocity. Isola played 5 games, 2 at DH, 2 at 1B and 1 at C. This is consistent with last year. I love that they are giving Isola a chance to catch more (I'm one that said he can't stick at catcher if he's playing there less than 25% of the games played). Seth Stohs has been blogging about the Minnesota Twins since May 2003. He had, 4 Early Trade Targets that Can Upgrade the Twins' Offense. Hard to picture a offensive-first player who hasn't provided a lot of offense at a offensive defensive position (that's easy to say/think/type) getting selected. The Wind Surges initial roster features 27 players - 14 pitchers and 13 position players. Reached AAA in 2021 and hit .231 over 57 games. Minor league Total Zone (Rctch&Rtz, 2005-2009) data provided by He turns singles into doubles. Transaction. Outfielders: Yoyner Fajardo, DaShawn Keirsey, Jr., Armani Smith, and Alerick Soularie. [5] The name was met with criticism from Wichita residents following the announcement. Giants: IF/OF Brett Wisely was added to the roster as the 27th player for the . 1 Twins' prospect headlines Opening Day roster for Wichita Wind Surge baseball Updated April 03, 2023 9:59 AM . Wil Holland is also high on my list. Catchers: Alex Isola, Patrick Winkel provided by Larry Lester, Wayne Stivers and Dick Clark of the Negro I'm not a scout by any means but I take a mean video. A founder and owner of Twins Daily, Seth has been a Twins fan for 40 years and has a passion for covering the minor leagues and prospects. Another poor season could result in a DFA. Remember that minor league guys lost a year! 4/29/2023 10:19PM PDT. The Hall of Fame data is found for the years 1920-1948 and the The hitting coach is Shawn Schlechter. 2. I know he's largely an infielder, but this team doesn't have right handed outfielders who can actually hit AND get on base so I think he's going get a look on the MLB team sooner than people expect. 33 Joe Kuzia. Hoping he is ready as the Texas league isn't easy on pitchers. Josh Winder #14, Cole Sands #15 and Dakota Chalmers #30. DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. Pitching is what wins, right? Cole Sturgeon (30) - former 10th round pick of the Red Sox in 2014, he remained in their organization through 2019. The deadline for Major League teams to put together their 40-man rosters ahead of next month's Rule 5 draft has come and gone, and four players who spent time with the Wind Surge were put on Promotion: Kids take over night, youth hats give away for the first 1,000 kids and fireworks presented by Mel Hambleton Ford. [7] In less than 24hours, the petition had already collected over 7,400signatures. by Gary Ashwill with the participation of many historians of Negro Kody Funderburk is a little underrated in the system, but he's one to watch. Can he finally tap in to all of that athleticism? Prato seemed to play more in LF than anywhere else at the end of last year, if I remember correctly. Lucas Seehafer PT information is continually unearthed, these numbers will continue to He either discovers the ability to actually HIT, or he's going to be an organizational player only. Hitting Coach: Derek Shomon Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Or did they have opt outs and are gone?
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