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Post by Ashitaka on May 31, 2023 0:20:30 GMT -6
Just another unheralded later-round college pitcher the Astros are turning into a gem.
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Post by mihdennabios on Jun 3, 2023 14:31:46 GMT -6
What do you know about Joey Loperfido, Ashitaka?
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2023 1:50:10 GMT -6
What do you know about Joey Loperfido, Ashitaka? He looks like a big leaguer to me. I'm very bullish on him and the other prospect guys I've talked to are in agreement. He can play five positions, hit for average, draw some walks, steal bases, the power is developing, and he's a lefty. If not for Dubon's breakout he would probably be with the Astros at some point this year in that role. I think he's already leapfrogged Dirden on the depth chart. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2023 2:14:10 GMT -6
My Top 10 after watching the first month and change:
1. Drew Gilbert
2. Korey Lee
3. Jacob Melton
4. Colin Barber
5. Colton Gordon
6. Ryan Clifford
7. Spencer Arrighetti
8. Joey Loperfido
9. Justin Dirden
10. Will Wagner
Had a hard time figuring out the 10th spot. Almost went with Cuban star Kenni Gomez but he's really far away and young, and I haven't seen much from him this year (did well in the DSL last year, though). Other choices were a bunch of pitchers whose stuff is too mediocre to get excited about or whose command is to wild to get hopeful of. But this organization can turn any of them into stars, of course.
I could have easily put Clifford higher. I just want to see a little more from him first. Lee is at least a good defensive backup and that's before you consider his significant offensive improvement so far, definitely keeping hope alive for him being a frontline guy. Would have gone Melton #2 despite that, but he's struggled since the A+ promotion.
Colton Gordon is easily (not massively, but easily) the best arm in the system IMO now that he's healthy. By the time the season is over I would not be shocked if I have him #2. Expect to see him in ST next year.
Dirden has been better since his awful start, so I didn't bump him from the list, but he could get eclipsed quickly if he doesn't take a step forward. A lot of people think that's too high for Wagner, and I don't think he's special, but I do think he's a big leaguer, and I'm not convinced a lot of the arms ahead of him on most people's lists are, mostly due to serious command issues.
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2023 8:18:19 GMT -6
My Top 10 after watching the first month and change: 1. Drew Gilbert 2. Korey Lee 3. Jacob Melton 4. Colin Barber 5. Colton Gordon 6. Ryan Clifford 7. Spencer Arrighetti 8. Joey Loperfido 9. Justin Dirden 10. Will Wagner Had a hard time figuring out the 10th spot. Almost went with Cuban star Kenni Gomez but he's really far away and young, and I haven't seen much from him this year (did well in the DSL last year, though). Other choices were a bunch of pitchers whose stuff is too mediocre to get excited about or whose command is to wild to get hopeful of. But this organization can turn any of them into stars, of course. I could have easily put Clifford higher. I just want to see a little more from him first. Lee is at least a good defensive backup and that's before you consider his significant offensive improvement so far, definitely keeping hope alive for him being a frontline guy. Would have gone Melton #2 despite that, but he's struggled since the A+ promotion. Colton Gordon is easily (not massively, but easily) the best arm in the system IMO now that he's healthy. By the time the season is over I would not be shocked if I have him #2. Expect to see him in ST next year. Dirden has been better since his awful start, so I didn't bump him from the list, but he could get eclipsed quickly if he doesn't take a step forward. A lot of people think that's too high for Wagner, and I don't think he's special, but I do think he's a big leaguer, and I'm not convinced a lot of the arms ahead of him on most people's lists are, mostly due to serious command issues. Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 6, 2023 8:42:08 GMT -6
My Top 10 after watching the first month and change: 1. Drew Gilbert 2. Korey Lee 3. Jacob Melton 4. Colin Barber 5. Colton Gordon 6. Ryan Clifford 7. Spencer Arrighetti 8. Joey Loperfido 9. Justin Dirden 10. Will Wagner Had a hard time figuring out the 10th spot. Almost went with Cuban star Kenni Gomez but he's really far away and young, and I haven't seen much from him this year (did well in the DSL last year, though). Other choices were a bunch of pitchers whose stuff is too mediocre to get excited about or whose command is to wild to get hopeful of. But this organization can turn any of them into stars, of course. I could have easily put Clifford higher. I just want to see a little more from him first. Lee is at least a good defensive backup and that's before you consider his significant offensive improvement so far, definitely keeping hope alive for him being a frontline guy. Would have gone Melton #2 despite that, but he's struggled since the A+ promotion. Colton Gordon is easily (not massively, but easily) the best arm in the system IMO now that he's healthy. By the time the season is over I would not be shocked if I have him #2. Expect to see him in ST next year. Dirden has been better since his awful start, so I didn't bump him from the list, but he could get eclipsed quickly if he doesn't take a step forward. A lot of people think that's too high for Wagner, and I don't think he's special, but I do think he's a big leaguer, and I'm not convinced a lot of the arms ahead of him on most people's lists are, mostly due to serious command issues. Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. Their rating of Maldonado has always been suspect. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 6, 2023 14:55:55 GMT -6
Shay Whitcomb promoted to AAA
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 6, 2023 15:17:02 GMT -6
Shay Whitcomb promoted to AAA I don’t like the beginning of his last name…Don’t trust “Whit” people |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 6, 2023 15:30:05 GMT -6
Shay Whitcomb promoted to AAA I don’t like the beginning of his last name…Don’t trust “Whit” people he has Whit Privilege |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2023 15:33:42 GMT -6
Shay Whitcomb promoted to AAA Quincy Hamilton, too. I don't love Whitcomb, he's striking out way too much still, but he has great power and played 2B, 3B, and SS. Really rare power from a middle infielder. Runs well, too. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2023 15:34:14 GMT -6
My Top 10 after watching the first month and change: 1. Drew Gilbert 2. Korey Lee 3. Jacob Melton 4. Colin Barber 5. Colton Gordon 6. Ryan Clifford 7. Spencer Arrighetti 8. Joey Loperfido 9. Justin Dirden 10. Will Wagner Had a hard time figuring out the 10th spot. Almost went with Cuban star Kenni Gomez but he's really far away and young, and I haven't seen much from him this year (did well in the DSL last year, though). Other choices were a bunch of pitchers whose stuff is too mediocre to get excited about or whose command is to wild to get hopeful of. But this organization can turn any of them into stars, of course. I could have easily put Clifford higher. I just want to see a little more from him first. Lee is at least a good defensive backup and that's before you consider his significant offensive improvement so far, definitely keeping hope alive for him being a frontline guy. Would have gone Melton #2 despite that, but he's struggled since the A+ promotion. Colton Gordon is easily (not massively, but easily) the best arm in the system IMO now that he's healthy. By the time the season is over I would not be shocked if I have him #2. Expect to see him in ST next year. Dirden has been better since his awful start, so I didn't bump him from the list, but he could get eclipsed quickly if he doesn't take a step forward. A lot of people think that's too high for Wagner, and I don't think he's special, but I do think he's a big leaguer, and I'm not convinced a lot of the arms ahead of him on most people's lists are, mostly due to serious command issues. Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. He's more than capable to replace Maldonado right now, buuuuut... |
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Post by m240 on Jun 6, 2023 16:17:12 GMT -6
Is there anyone who can play first. We need someone who can hit better than the pitchers.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 6, 2023 16:50:47 GMT -6
Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. He's more than capable to replace Maldonado right now, buuuuut... Maldonado needs to go on the IL. Don’t want him hurt, but to just rest until after the playoffs are over… |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 7, 2023 0:24:02 GMT -6
Is there anyone who can play first. We need someone who can hit better than the pitchers. Loperfido plays 1B, 2B, LF, RF, CF, but primarily OF. That's about it. Matijevic is already 27 and still can't fix his strikeout issues, I have no real hope for him. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 7, 2023 7:32:22 GMT -6
Is there anyone who can play first. We need someone who can hit better than the pitchers. Loperfido plays 1B, 2B, LF, RF, CF, but primarily OF. That's about it. Matijevic is already 27 and still can't fix his strikeout issues, I have no real hope for him. You would think that a 1B with above average hit tools would be one thing most minor league affiliates would have at the ready. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 7, 2023 23:33:47 GMT -6
Loperfido plays 1B, 2B, LF, RF, CF, but primarily OF. That's about it. Matijevic is already 27 and still can't fix his strikeout issues, I have no real hope for him. You would think that a 1B with above average hit tools would be one thing most minor league affiliates would have at the ready. We haven't had a really legit mashing 1B prospect since A.J. Reed. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 8, 2023 6:41:00 GMT -6
You would think that a 1B with above average hit tools would be one thing most minor league affiliates would have at the ready. We haven't had a really legit mashing 1B prospect since A.J. Reed. We do not seem to have much of a history signing free agents, or drafting and developing those kind of guys. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 8, 2023 7:03:26 GMT -6
You would think that a 1B with above average hit tools would be one thing most minor league affiliates would have at the ready. We haven't had a really legit mashing 1B prospect since A.J. Reed. Since Berkman left, we’ve only had Gurriel as a mainstay 1B. That’s beyond ridiculous. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 8, 2023 9:41:40 GMT -6
Is there anyone who can play first. We need someone who can hit better than the pitchers. Loperfido plays 1B, 2B, LF, RF, CF, but primarily OF. That's about it. Matijevic is already 27 and still can't fix his strikeout issues, I have no real hope for him. We’ll always have that homer he hit in Yankee Stadium to win the no-hitter. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 8, 2023 22:17:09 GMT -6
We haven't had a really legit mashing 1B prospect since A.J. Reed. Since Berkman left, we’ve only had Gurriel as a mainstay 1B. That’s beyond ridiculous. Wallace, Singleton, Reed...1B has not been kind to our prospects. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 8, 2023 22:56:49 GMT -6
Since Berkman left, we’ve only had Gurriel as a mainstay 1B. That’s beyond ridiculous. Wallace, Singleton, Reed...1B has not been kind to our prospects. Wasn’t Wallace a top prospect for like 4 different organizations? |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 9, 2023 0:21:09 GMT -6
Wallace, Singleton, Reed...1B has not been kind to our prospects. Wasn’t Wallace a top prospect for like 4 different organizations? Yeah, Cardinals -> A's -> Blue Jays -> Astros. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 9, 2023 0:38:16 GMT -6
Quincy Hamilton 3-for-8 in his first two games in AAA. All three hits are bombs! That Albuquerque ballpark...
Dirden is hitting .343 over his last 102 ABs (May 4th to present).
Corpus has a heck of a lineup right now. Gilbert drew three walks. Kenedy Corona had two hits and a steal. Dezenzo was 4-for-5 with a triple (he played 1B). Loperfido had a single and a bomb and drove in three runs. 13 runs on 17 hits for the Hooks. I said I wanted to see how Dezenzo handled the jump to AA; he is hitting a mere .378 with a 1.068 OPS in 11 games since the promotion.
Rhett Kouba allowed 3 ER in 4.2 innings (a two-run bomb kept him from completing 5 IP with just 1 ER allowed), but struck out 9 against just 1 walk.
Ryan Clifford was 2-for-4 with a double and a bomb.
Last year's 3rd-round pick Michael Knorr finished 5.0 innings, allowed 2 runs (1 ER), and struck out 10 while walking 2.
Nic Swanson (16th round in 2021) is having a surprisingly-good season. 2.68 ERA in 43.2 innings. He has truck out 47 and walked 18.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 9, 2023 6:41:05 GMT -6
Quincy Hamilton 3-for-8 in his first two games in AAA. All three hits are bombs! That Albuquerque ballpark... Dirden is hitting .343 over his last 102 ABs (May 4th to present). Corpus has a heck of a lineup right now. Gilbert drew three walks. Kenedy Corona had two hits and a steal. Dezenzo was 4-for-5 with a triple (he played 1B). Loperfido had a single and a bomb and drove in three runs. 13 runs on 17 hits for the Hooks. I said I wanted to see how Dezenzo handled the jump to AA; he is hitting a mere .378 with a 1.068 OPS in 11 games since the promotion. Rhett Kouba allowed 3 ER in 4.2 innings (a two-run bomb kept him from completing 5 IP with just 1 ER allowed), but struck out 9 against just 1 walk. Ryan Clifford was 2-for-4 with a double and a bomb. Last year's 3rd-round pick Michael Knorr finished 5.0 innings, allowed 2 runs (1 ER), and struck out 10 while walking 2. Nic Swanson (16th round in 2021) is having a surprisingly-good season. 2.68 ERA in 43.2 innings. He has truck out 47 and walked 18. Do you feel Gilbert can help the major league team right now? This offense badly needs a consistent shot in the arm. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 12, 2023 8:34:58 GMT -6
Quincy Hamilton 3-for-8 in his first two games in AAA. All three hits are bombs! That Albuquerque ballpark... Dirden is hitting .343 over his last 102 ABs (May 4th to present). Corpus has a heck of a lineup right now. Gilbert drew three walks. Kenedy Corona had two hits and a steal. Dezenzo was 4-for-5 with a triple (he played 1B). Loperfido had a single and a bomb and drove in three runs. 13 runs on 17 hits for the Hooks. I said I wanted to see how Dezenzo handled the jump to AA; he is hitting a mere .378 with a 1.068 OPS in 11 games since the promotion. Rhett Kouba allowed 3 ER in 4.2 innings (a two-run bomb kept him from completing 5 IP with just 1 ER allowed), but struck out 9 against just 1 walk. Ryan Clifford was 2-for-4 with a double and a bomb. Last year's 3rd-round pick Michael Knorr finished 5.0 innings, allowed 2 runs (1 ER), and struck out 10 while walking 2. Nic Swanson (16th round in 2021) is having a surprisingly-good season. 2.68 ERA in 43.2 innings. He has truck out 47 and walked 18. Do you feel Gilbert can help the major league team right now? This offense badly needs a consistent shot in the arm. I think he can. We need a high energy guy. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 12, 2023 9:58:04 GMT -6
My Top 10 after watching the first month and change: 1. Drew Gilbert 2. Korey Lee 3. Jacob Melton 4. Colin Barber 5. Colton Gordon 6. Ryan Clifford 7. Spencer Arrighetti 8. Joey Loperfido 9. Justin Dirden 10. Will Wagner Had a hard time figuring out the 10th spot. Almost went with Cuban star Kenni Gomez but he's really far away and young, and I haven't seen much from him this year (did well in the DSL last year, though). Other choices were a bunch of pitchers whose stuff is too mediocre to get excited about or whose command is to wild to get hopeful of. But this organization can turn any of them into stars, of course. I could have easily put Clifford higher. I just want to see a little more from him first. Lee is at least a good defensive backup and that's before you consider his significant offensive improvement so far, definitely keeping hope alive for him being a frontline guy. Would have gone Melton #2 despite that, but he's struggled since the A+ promotion. Colton Gordon is easily (not massively, but easily) the best arm in the system IMO now that he's healthy. By the time the season is over I would not be shocked if I have him #2. Expect to see him in ST next year. Dirden has been better since his awful start, so I didn't bump him from the list, but he could get eclipsed quickly if he doesn't take a step forward. A lot of people think that's too high for Wagner, and I don't think he's special, but I do think he's a big leaguer, and I'm not convinced a lot of the arms ahead of him on most people's lists are, mostly due to serious command issues. Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. We say that every year, yet here we are. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 12, 2023 11:13:29 GMT -6
Korey Lee seems more than capable to split time with Diaz next year and let Maldonado walk. We say that every year, yet here we are. Well here's hoping... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 12, 2023 15:22:28 GMT -6
We say that every year, yet here we are. Well here's hoping... It’s like Episode IV with this team. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 12, 2023 17:57:36 GMT -6
It’s like Episode IV with this team. New Hope? |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 12, 2023 22:16:53 GMT -6
Do you feel Gilbert can help the major league team right now? This offense badly needs a consistent shot in the arm. I think he can. We need a high energy guy. It's possible, but I don't think he's ready yet. In fact, he's hitting just .097 this month in AA. There's some BAbip stuff going on, but he still needs more time. Honestly I wouldn't call up an outfielder. We're already not able to see Meyers and Chas consistently because of Julks. And then they like to use Yordan out there. Yainer can play LF and they need to get him in the lineup more. Yet another OF will just clog things up further. We've got to get Abreu going. Yordan is out right now. Altuve isn't all the way back. And no one is talking about it, but Tuck has been pretty poor at the plate for the last month or so. Bregman seems to be hot or cold week by week. We need our regulars to get consistent and healthy. I don't think calling up a prospect is the answer. |
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