I'm really looking forward to getting to as many games as possible and watching with a closer eye toward the development. On 4/4/2023 at 12:51 PM, FlyingFinn said: On 4/3/2023 at 4:04 PM, nicksaviking said: On Saturday, Salas went 2-for-4 and stole his sixth base of the season. Roster Moves: April 27th, 2023. A left-hander, he's become crafty southpaw. Brandon Komar earned the win pitching seven innings and allowed one hit for Springfield. Guessing here, but I think Enlow is listed as a reliever because he finished there in 2022? Fajardo and Smith were both selected in the minor-league portion of the Rule 5 draft. April 26, 2023 Wichita, KS - The Springfield Cardinals bounced back from a 12-3 loss on Tuesday to even the series defeating the Wind Surge 10-12 on Wednesday afternoon. But like you said, trading away Hajjar and Povich hurts this team. The bat looked like it could be special last year but I guess he can prove it again. You all care about this site. He had a nice showing in the Arizona Fall League, mostly playing first base. Isola will not be a major league catcher, to our disappointment. 2.3 Frisco RoughRiders. I think the INF is the strength of the club and Lee makes it pretty good by himself. And Canterino, maybe, but there are some really good pitching prospects in Triple-A too, several on the 40-man roster. I thought he had three if not four pretty strong pitches? The White Sox affiliate added 15 new items to its concessions menu at Truist Stadium, and in addition to the aforementioned Flamin' Hot Cheetos footlong corn dog, there are a pair of dessert dishes that don't, at first glance, necessarily resemble dessert.Baked Potato Ice Cream consists of cocoa-dusted vanilla ice cream, with whipped cream and a lemon . Severino seemed to put some things together last year with the bat and did a nice job after moving up to the Surge. Twenty-two of the 28 . Can either one do well enough on the reverse to make them into major league catchers? The OF has a shot to have at least a couple solid guys. their records to light as soon as suitable records are available for Smith is very intriguing. On 4/4/2022 at 11:35 AM, nicksaviking said: On Saturday, Salas went 2-for-4 and stole his sixth base of the season. You cannot paste images directly. Seth: Thanks for the insight/breakdown of the Wind Surge roster. 04/12/23. System analysis, top prospects, projected lineups, and more. Seth Stohs has been blogging about the Minnesota Twins since May 2003. The Wind Surge adjusted a game time in May, Saturday May 20th will be a 6:05 start. DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. Join your hosts Scotty Germann and "The Voice of the Wind Surge," Tim Grubbs as they discuss the team, current events, team news, promotions, and all things Wind Surge and Minor League Baseball here at Riverfront Stadium. I hope that means more catching for Isola. The Wind Surge completed their inaugural season as Double-A affiliates of the Minnesota Twins last summer. 2023 Single Game Tickets 2023 Promotional Schedule Traditional Season Tickets Fireworks & Silver Sluggers Plans Group Outings with the Wind Surge Manage Your Wichita Wind Surge Tickets Stadium Map . What is the scenario that Martin jumps straight from AA? Keirsey and Soularie need an injury free season as both could be realistic MLB options by 2025. Will admit that the AFL seems to have changed some from what it had been, but still awfully good competition. He seemed to raise his game to a new level last year. By Wichita promoted pitcher Kody Funderburk to Class AAA St Paul and activated Andrew Cabezas from development roster. According to today's transaction list, Frank Nigro (another catcher) got assigned to Wichita. Who will jump up the prospect rankings? I also could care less if they haven't had the perceived requisite IPs or ABs at the AA level either. Winkel is arguably their best catching prospect. So, I'm not expecting domination out of the gate. Date. Travis Adams spent most of 2022 in Ft. Myers, but he spent the final month in Cedar Rapids. Radio: KTBZ am1430. Boy, this will be another fun trip. The Wichita Wind Surge roster had 28 players on it. Not saying Wichita is devoid if talent, but it feels as though it lacks in amount. He has developed into a very exciting prospect. please be assured that we are aware there are issues with the data and Your previous content has been restored. Catchers: Alex Isola, Patrick Winkel He had, Mahle Diagnosed with Forearm Strain and Elbow Impingement, Here's How to Make Room for Alex Kirilloff, Week in Review: Slaying Demons and Smacking Dingers. Should be a good team until those guys get moved up. 17 players return to the club that played there last year. The clubs top prospect is Gilberto Celestino, #8 on the Twins top-30 list according to MLB.com. C Wilfri Castro assigned to FCL Twins from Cedar Rapids Kernels. Toggle South Division subsection 2.1 Amarillo Sod Poodles. Winkel is arguably their best catching prospect. I'm not a scout by any means but I take a mean video. Time to lace up baseball cleats, pick up a bat . Can he finally tap in to all of that athleticism? Jake Rucker started last year in Ft. Myers and then he moved up to the Kernels. Prato seemed to play more in LF than anywhere else at the end of last year, if I remember correctly. Are they still in the organization? I believe Wolters is with the Saints, but no mention of the other two since spring training. [4], The club announced its nickname, Wind Surge, in November 2019. The 2021 Texas League Manager of the Year, Ramon . His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. 1B - Bechtold played there a lot last year. 18 Chris Nunn. The Rule 5 guys, I don't know what to expect. Pitching is what wins, right? Rosters are what, 25? Published: Apr. RHP Tyler Viza (27) - Signed with Twins just last week. Your previous content has been restored. He has struggled with the bat early in the season, but he is also one of the 10-youngest players in the Midwest League. What are your thoughts on this roster? newspaper boxscores, covering league sanctioned games from 1920 to His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. The team will have two Top 20 . Seeing Waino pitch one more time in person was a dream come true for some St. Louis fans living in Wichita. The OF has a shot to have at least a couple solid guys. I'm thinking the starting pitching could be a little weaker than last year after Festa. the Minor Leagues Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research. I had forgotten Lee got a taste of AA last year. Correct so far the rosters I've seen haven't had IL mentions,. Expect you will disagree, Mike, because of a small sample, but he tore up the AFL a couple years ago when he was named MVP. and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. Tweets. Was he playing thru injuries? I enjoy observing body language and approach and feel like it can tell me a lot. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. This says otherwise and I'm back on that bandwagon! I don't understand the Giants making Armani Smith available. Does Isola face a put up or shut up season? Lewis had an opportunity to show it in summer 2020. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. NOTES The combined 23 runs is a season high in a Wind Surge game. 33 Joe Kuzia. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Wichita returns 17 players from last years club, including 26-year-old left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk, a Texas League All-Star who compiled a 10-5 record with a 2.94 ERA last season, and 23-year-old David Festa, a 6-foot-6 starting pitcher who is rated as the 11th-best prospect for the Twins. Other than what MacMahon did last year, I'm not sure there's much to get excited here. The Wichita Wind Surge are a Minor League Baseball team of the Texas League and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.They are located in Wichita, Kansas, and began play in 2021 at Riverfront Stadium.. Time to lace up baseball cleats, pick up a bat and play ball. This is the proving ground for trade chips for the next few years. It's his only path to the majors IMO. If Enlow is in the pen, I like McMahon, Enlow and German. And he can steal bases like crazy. But he's mostly aged 1B and DH and the bat doesn't look special enough for that role going forward. 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. First and foremost, he is a tremendous defensive centerfielder, with great range and the ability to close on fly balls and create web gems. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Latest Twins coverage from our writers I for one sure as heck hope so, the Twins need their own Derek Jeter at short once Correa moves on and am looking forward to watching tonight's game to see the future left side of the Twins infield. Wichita leads the series two games to one. Reached AAA in 2021 and hit .231 over 57 games. But he's mostly aged 1B and DH and the bat doesn't look special enough for that role going forward. Pitching is what wins, right? Ashwill data is found from 1904-1919. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Pitchers He will be, but he's never shown it. Also excited to see the likes of E-Rod and Raya and Prielipp if he can get here this year. 2023 MLB Top 30 Prospects. By On the surface there isn't much here besides Lee and Festa. Data Provided By On Sunday afternoon, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 28-man Opening Day roster. You can post now and register later. Was surprised to see Travis Adams on the list as I had him penciled in at High A. Kid seems to have too much going for him to be anything less than a star. Blayne Enlow should also be on the Wichita roster. Riverfront Stadium. itching is what wins, right? He's got a good combination of plate discipline and some pop in his bat. Roster. Springfield started off with a 2-0 lead in the first. When their season ended, he was promoted to the Saints for the final couple of weeks of their season. Not because he'll pass up Lewis (or Lewis scuffles), but rather on his own merits. The Wind Surges initial roster features 27 players - 14 pitchers and 13 position players. He had a couple of inside-the-park homers. The Wind Surge's roster consists of 29 players - 17 . Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email Rozek is a Minnesota native and went to Minnesota State-Mankato. Smith is very intriguing. Pasted as rich text. He has been on the Injured List the majority of the time with the Twins but is finally healthy and ready to go this year. I was a little surprised Headricks jumped to AAA, pleasantly so, and wasn't sure if Festa might do the same. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He has the speed for it. The No. I like the INF quite a bit. I'm looking into IL spots those names haven't been given. All rights reserved. If he can continue on that path, both he and Lee might be at St Paul by mid season. The team will have two Top 20 prospects including the #1 overall Twins prospect. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Canterino on the long-term IL? It , providing affordable family fun in the ICT! So that's where we'll start. The little I heard was that he was looking great. He has struggled with the bat early in the season, but he is also one of the 10-youngest players in the Midwest League. A few of those guys are probably destined for the bullpen long-term anyway, and I'm not sure what kind of workloads Canterino and Woods-Richardson in particular will be able to handle. I thought he had three if not four pretty strong pitches? Not sure the starters can go enough innings for this team to be as good as last year. The Cardinals scored three runs in the ninth but fell short of a comeback. RHP Argenis Angulo (28) - signed as free agent this offseason after posting a 7.33 ERA in 43 innings at AAA Las Vegas (As). These guys in Wichita may have only a half a year to show that they are worth keeping or the mid-season call-ups from Cedar Rapids will push them out. He turns singles into doubles. By Kevin Reichard on December 6, 2022 in Minor-League Baseball. Travis Adams spent most of 2022 in Ft. Myers, but he spent the final month in Cedar Rapids. Any time you are at a game and see something interesting I would like to see a comment from you. So that's where we'll start. P.S. 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. Great speed and bat made strides last season. At Dallas Baptist, he was a fantastic two-way player, but the Twins have developed him into a pitcher to watch. Hans Birkeland Sits in the low-90s and mixes his pitches really well. Five prospects likely to open in the Double-A Southern League to pay close attention to in the first months of the season. Then, the tough part - hitting consistently. It contains data culled from He could and should continue to get time. Can their 40 man really be that full? Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. On Monday, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster. Wichita opens the season on Thursday with a 3-game road swing against the Springfield (Mo.) The hitting coach is Shawn Schlechter. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. Glad to see they feel he's up to the challenge. 04/02/23. [13] Instead of being a Miami Marlins affiliate, the Wind Surge became affiliated with the Minnesota Twins. Prior to 2020, the Wind Surge had been located in Metairie, Louisiana, playing as the New Orleans Baby Cakes. Manager: Ramon Borrego information is continually unearthed, these numbers will continue to Yup, and it is one hell of an infield. 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. The infield is highlighted by Jose Miranda, the Twins #19 prospect, along with Andrew Bechtold, Peter Mooney, Jermaine Palacios and Damek Tomscha. Or write about sports? 04/19/23. Holland has primarily an outfielder at this stage. I agree with your first sentence, completely. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. Josh Winder #14, Cole Sands #15 and Dakota Chalmers #30. Isola played 5 games, 2 at DH, 2 at 1B and 1 at C. This is consistent with last year. Soularie is an athlete but is he a ballplayer? The roster includes several of the team's top prospects including seven of Twins Daily . [5] The name was met with criticism from Wichita residents following the announcement. 04/30/23. There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Twins No. Winkel already at AA, after being drafted in 2021, is very interesting. 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. 31 Jordan Balazovic *. He ended the season last year by DHing for the Wind Surge in the playoffs. 3,219/game), Pythagorean W-L: In 2025, they'll move across the street (more or less) to a larger, more amenity-laden facility. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. He turns singles into doubles. He was the Twins sixth round pick in 2021 from Sacramento State. Seth Stohs, April 2 in Twins Minor League Talk. Feel free to let me know if you want me to check anything out in person. Can either one do well enough on the reverse to make them into major league catchers? Last year in Cedar Rapids, he struggled with the bat, but he can play second base and in the outfield. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? I think Keirsey has a real shot if he can build on what he did last year. He just won't be added to the 40-man roster. Brooks Lee, a 22-year-old shortstop who was the No. Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email 04/11/23. Rozek is a Minnesota native and went to Minnesota State-Mankato. Hitting Coach: Derek Shomon As most fans are, I'm most excited to see how Lee develops this season. Roster moves: Pitcher Ryan Sublette was added from . Boyle, Bravo, Brink, Donato, and Nordlin all signed with the Twins as minor-league free agent this offseason. and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame Recent Twins discussion in our forums Byron Buxton: No longer a center fielder. Got a lot of looks at ST, and struggled mightily at the plate. I'm not a scout by any means but I take a mean video. As most fans are, I'm most excited to see how Lee develops this season. Yunior Severino commanded the charge offensively, cracking his sixth homer of the season on his way toward four . Spent 2014-2020 with the Cleveland organization. On the surface there isn't much here besides Lee and Festa. Outfielders: Yoyner Fajardo, DaShawn Keirsey, Jr., Armani Smith, and Alerick Soularie. It got only better in the finale of a six-game series with the Wind Surge. Nigro is not on the active roster. [3] The city later announced that a new $75 million stadium would be built to host the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes, who agreed to relocate to Wichita beginning with the 2020 season. Promotion: Kids take over night, youth hats give away for the first 1,000 kids and fireworks presented by Mel Hambleton Ford. . the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. reflects totals as compiled by the NLRAG up to 2006. Wichita promoted pitcher Kody Funderburk to Class AAA St Paul and activated Andrew Cabezas from development roster. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. rebuild this lost statistical history. Alerick Soularie was the second round pick in 2020 from Tennessee, but he started his career by getting hurt. Pretty much exactly what I was going to say . I like Prato a lot as a do everything and play everywhere super utility that I thought had a real shot to begin at AAA. He could and should continue to get time. Prato seemed to play more in LF than anywhere else at the end of last year, if I remember correctly. Takashi Miyoshi is the team's bench coach. I have not seen where those protocols are continuing this year so I would think a player could immediately move from any level to majors the same day. That infield has potential but Sabato, Severino and Rucker need to step it up. Brooks Lee, the No. @Twins. Do you have a blog? Who will be the other two starters? "Ultimately this is just . After Tuesday's start, Wainwright said he was ready "whenever they need me." The hitting coach is Shawn Schlechter. The roster includes several of the team's top prospects including seven of Twins Daily's Top 20 prospects. I take it the Twins think the fastball only plays in small stints? A command and control guy, Adams was hitting 97 mph by the end of last year. Let's . 3, 2023 at 11:14 AM PDT. from and provided by the Negro Leagues Database, a project organized 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). But he's going to provide thump in the lineup, and that's a positive. A SS injury and I would think they'd go right to Lewis since he's in AAA and on the 40-man. - unknown, for minors. Although not certain who will be playing first base, maybe one of the catchers? change. Several return to Ramon Borregos roster from last year, and this should again be a very strong roster. - Lewis is a better hitter than you give him credit for and he will be fine as well. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. But we don't know what he was dealing with that summer. In fact, that's all he played in big-league spring training games, but he was drafted as a shortly. Many statistics are incomplete He spent last season in Cedar Rapids and gets the bump to Double-A this year. He never played for St. Paul but was likely there long enough to pass through protocol (negative test, quarantine?) [19] Wichita manager Ramon Borrego was selected as the league's Manager of the Year. He's got a good combination of plate discipline and some pop in his bat. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Twins No. April 27, 2023 | 00:00:50. Wichita Wind Surge Opening Day Roster - 2023, The Wichita Wind Surge roster had 28 players on it. There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Softball America. May 9: Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers. Cardinals. Your link has been automatically embedded. But I would argue that he has shown it. Lee is the star of the team. This was the one level I've been "concerned" about as I think it lacks a degree of talent and depth due to past trades and other promotions, and some younger players not yet ready. Hunter McMahon was finally healthy in 2022, and he was terrific, one of the best relievers in the organization all year.
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