Astros Prospect Report: July 24th, 2015

Straily Dominates Again

I talked about this last Saturday because Straily was good last Friday as well. But this Friday he was even better. He pitched deep into the game. He allowed just three baserunners over eight innings. His game score was an 84 making it one of the better pitching performances of the season. His FIP of 3.30 is very encouraging for his numbers to continue to improve.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Jonathan Villar"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Jonathan Villar	SS	5	3	3	0	0	1	2	0	1	0.27
Tony Kemp"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Tony Kemp	2B	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.263
Tyler White	1B	5	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	0.397
Domingo Santana"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Domingo Santana	RF	5	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.318
Matt Duffy"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Matt Duffy	DH	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.294
Robbie Grossman"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Robbie Grossman	LF	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.241
Nolan Fontana"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Nolan Fontana	3B	4	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.227
Tyler Heineman"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Tyler Heineman	C	3	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0.285
Leo Heras	CF	4	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.267

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Dan Straily (W, 8-6)"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Dan Straily (W, 8-6)	8	2	0	0	1	7	0	3.59
Luis Cruz"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Luis Cruz	1	2	3	3	2	0	0	4.77

Hernandez Steals Lowrie's Thunder in 9-3 Win

Teoscar Hernandez launched two home runs to steal the show away from Jed Lowrie's rehab appearance. The power has really been coming back for Teoscar as that's his fifth in as many games. The hitting and striking out is about the same though. It's good to see Lowrie back on the field and nearing his return since the team needs him. He played third which signals what we already assumed to be his new home since Carlos Correa is the every day short stop now in Houston.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Brett Phillips"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Brett Phillips	RF	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.295
Teoscar Hernandez	CF	5	2	2	0	0	2	4	0	2	0.206
Jed Lowrie	3B	3	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.4
a- Chan Moon	PH-3B	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.278
A.J. Reed	1B	5	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	4	0.316
Colin Moran"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Colin Moran	DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.303
Jack Mayfield	2B	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.245
Jon Kemmer	LF	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.306
Jiovanni Mier"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Jiovanni Mier	SS	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.25
Roberto Pena"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;">Roberto Pena	C	3	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.241

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Michael Feliz (W, 4-2)"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Michael Feliz (W, 4-2)	5	7	3	3	2	5	1	3.32
Joe Musgrove (S, 1)	4	1	0	0	1	5	0	2.88

Martes' Debut Shows Promise

Francis Martes made his High-A debut last night and pitched four shut out innings before running into problems in the fifth and sixth innings. He struck out the first two batters he faced looking. Six of his strikeouts came in his first four innings and four were looking. Three of his nine strikeouts were swinging. He got his old catcher Jacob Nottingham looking once, ground into a double play once, and gave up a single to him that eventually would be a run. Two of Martes' earned runs came in the sixth and actually scored after he was removed.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Mott Hyde"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Mott Hyde	SS	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.268
Derek Fisher"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Derek Fisher	CF	4	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.26
Jamie Ritchie	C	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.4
Chase McDonald	1B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.302
James Ramsay	RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.294
J.D. Davis"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">J.D. Davis	3B	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.27
Ronnie Mitchell	DH	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.273
Brian Holberton	LF	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.211
Marc Wik	2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.253

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Francis Martes	5.2	6	4	4	2	9	0	6.35
Troy Scribner (BS, 1)(L, 2-5)	1.1	2	1	1	0	1	1	6.11
Tyler Brunnemann	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	4.05

Paulino Wins Pitching Duel 1-0

David Paulino continues to show his ability to strikeout guys out with K/9 over nine. He allowed six baserunners and three came via the walk which is normally a concern. But given that he only had four in low-A prior to this game, it's not as bad of a concern (plus the fact it's only one game). The real encouraging part is the 9/1 GO/AO ratio. A 28.6 SO% and a 45.6% GB% is a pretty scary combination in low-A.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Bobby Boyd	CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.264
Jason Martin"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Jason Martin	LF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.298
Alex Bregman	SS	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.257
Nick Tanielu	3B	4	0	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.308
Ramon Laureano	DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.285
Sean McMullen	RF	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.244
Ryan Bottger	1B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.228
Garrett Stubbs	C	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.176
Kristian Trompiz	2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.238

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
David Paulino (W, 3-2)	6.2	3	0	0	3	6	0	1.57
Zach Davis (H, 1)	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Eric Peterson (S, 5)	1.1	1	0	0	0	3	0	3.38

TC Offense Can't Keep Up in 8-6 Loss

One of the things that's helped Dean Deetz perform better this season is a big improvement in control. He's cut his walk rate in half this season but it's still a high rate. It's expected for a guy like Deetz though as he has a history of TJ surgery which some pitchers have had issues in the control area from and he's a hard thrower. The strikeout rate isn't where it needs to be though at around 17%.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Johnny Sewald	CF	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.267
Antonio Nunez	SS	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.306
a- Dexture McCall	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.337
Keach Ballard	SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.161
Bryan Muniz	DH	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.292
Bobby Wernes	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.377
Cesar Carrasco"]" style="padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 100%;">Cesar Carrasco	1B	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.2
Aaron Mizell	LF	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.25
Kolbey Carpenter	2B	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.289
Anthony Hermelyn	C	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.198
Pat Porter	RF	4	2	2	1	1	0	1	0	1	0.262

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Dean Deetz (L, 4-2)	3.1	6	6	5	0	4	1	2.86
David Schmidt	0.2	1	1	1	0	1	1	9.95
Agapito Barrios	3	3	1	1	0	2	0	2.5
Juan Santos	1	0	0	0	2	2	0	3.75

Greeneville Falls in 11th 9-7

Five runs in the opening frame made this game look ugly early but they were able to climb back in and push it to extras. Lachlan Madden is the Australian pitcher signed a few years ago and pitched in DSL last year made his second appearance for Greeneville and has yet to give up a run. The 19 year old has pitched well in all of his three stops in the system. Salvador Montano pitched the most innings and is an interesting pitcher right now. He racked up a ton of strikeouts in the DSL last year as a 20 year old and jumped straight to Greeneville this year. He's still striking out guys (albeit at a lower rate) but the walk rate is a concern.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Osvaldo Duarte	SS	4	2	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	0.273
Ford Stainback	2B	4	3	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0.364
Randy Cesar	3B	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.247
Connor Goedert	1B	3	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	1	0.34
Justin Garcia	DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.146
1- Myles Straw	PR-DH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.261
Brauly Mejia	LF	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.244
Hector Roa	RF	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.32
Christian Correa	C	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.25
Luis Payano	CF	5	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.226

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Albert Abreu	0.2	3	5	2	2	1	0	3.66
Lachlan Madden	2.1	1	0	0	2	3	0	0
Alejandro Solarte	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	7.84
Salvador Montano	5	6	2	2	1	4	0	3.18
Samil De Los Santos (L, 1-3)	1	2	2	2	1	2	1	6.75

Pitchers Walk 11 in GCL Astros 8-2 Loss

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Ruben Castro	C	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.29
Daz Cameron	CF	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.226
Kyle Tucker	RF	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.211
Bryan De La Cruz	DH	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.262
Connor MacDonald	1B	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	2	0.224
Frankeny Fernandez	LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.106
Reiny Beltre	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.185
Jonathan Matute	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125
Jared Cruz	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.25
Rodrigo Ayarza	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Carlos Sanabria (L, 1-2)	3.1	5	3	3	2	0	0	4.94
Adonis Pena	1.2	3	1	1	0	1	0	1.93
Hector Perez	0.2	1	2	2	2	0	0	3.52
Abdiel Saldana	1	1	2	2	4	1	0	7.63
Junior Garcia	0.2	1	0	0	3	0	0	2.84
Luis Ramirez	1.2	2	0	0	0	2	0	4.7

Cuban Pitchers Toss Eight innings in DSL Blue's 3-1 Win

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Marcos Almonte	SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.276
Wilson Amador	LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.155
Cristopher Luciano	3B	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.29
Orlando Marquez	DH	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.264
Angel De Leon	RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.268
Andy Pineda	CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286
Oscar Campos	1B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.299
Angel Tejeda	CF-RF	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.25
Carlos Canelon	C	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.176
Ozziel Sanchez-galan	2B	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.241

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Yoanys Quiala	5	2	0	0	2	7	0	1.8
Michel Martinez (W, 4-2)	3	4	1	1	2	0	0	1.06
Gabriel Pirela (H, 1)	0.2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4.37
Dariel Aquino (S, 6)	0.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.51

DSL Orange Wins 4-3 in 10 Innings

The Astros have been busy with small international signings. Alejandro Garcia is a 24 year old CFer on this team that reins from Cuba. Jared Cruz on the GCL team is from Australia and played for the Braves last year. There is also Jose Hernandez from Mexico on the Greeneville team.

Franklin Perez was the most exciting IFA for me last season because I love his mechanics for a young pitcher. So far he's pitched very well. He has a 34/11 SO/BB ratio in 28 innings. You can't ask for much more than that from a 17-year old.

Player	Pos	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Alejandro Garcia	CF	4	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.471
Nicolas Miranda	2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.141
Miguelangel Sierra	SS	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.307
Randy Vasquez	C	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.342
Anthony Rodriguez	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.243
Hector Martinez	RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.229
Felix Lucas	1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.194
Brandon Benavente	DH	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.187
Carlos Machado	LF	4	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.357

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Franklin Perez	4	2	1	1	1	4	0	4.82
Javier Navas	3	4	2	2	0	3	0	2.53
Juan Lopez (W, 1-0)	2	0	0	0	2	2	0	0
Josue Uribe (S, 7)	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	4.65