Farmstros Five- Week 20

by farm_stros on Aug 26, 2009 11:55 AM CDT in Minor League News

The Farmstros Five for the week of August 19-25, 2009:

The Top Performer:

Drew Locke, 26, OF, Corpus Christi. Locke had multiple hits in six straight games going 15 for 26 with three doubles, one home run and four RBI.

The Other Four:

Josh Muecke, 27, LHP, Round Rock. Muecke allowed no earned runs, seven hits and struck out eight in two starts(12 2/3 IP).

Koby Clemens, 22, DH/C/OF, Lancaster. Clemens was 14 for 30 with two doubles, two triples, two home runs, eight runs scored, and nine RBI.

Abraham Gonzalez, 22, RHP, Greeneville. In two relief appearances, Gonzalez pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing no runs, two hits and striking out six.

Brandon Wikoff, 21, IF, Lexington. The 2009 draft pick was 12 for 34 with six runs, two doubles, one triple and four RBI.

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does anyone know anything about brandon wikoff’s defense? Hes been succesful at tri city and lexington offensively so i was wondering if he had the defensive ability to remain in the middle infield and advance through the minors quickly since hes already been advanced into low A?

by Subber10 on Aug 26, 2009 2:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

PG Crosschecker said before the draft:

Defensively, he has a sure glove and natural middle-infield actions. His arm strength is considered marginal by pro standards, but he more than makes up for it with his accuracy and by playing angles more expeditiously on ground balls.

I haven’t seen any eyewitness reports on him since the draft, but here’s what he said about what position he would play:

For the most part, it’s shortstop until I prove that I can’t, but they know I can play all three infield positions. And that’s what a lot of scouts talked to me about: having that versatility. But for the most part I’ve heard shortstop until I prove otherwise.

And here’s what his college coach said about his work ethic:

“I’m crazy about Wikoff because of his abilities and his makeup,” Couston said. “There’s no doubt he’s going to play in the big leagues.”

by AstroAndy on Aug 26, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions

everything I read about his is his great make up and competitiveness. Will this be an Eckstein type middle infielder?

by clack on Aug 26, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

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