AAA Featured Performer
With the struggles they are having at first base, it’s a wonder the Mariners haven’t just turned the position over to Dan Vogelbach at any point this season for an extended stretch. The 25 year-old has been up for 23 games with the big league club, but he’s averaged less than 3 at bats per game while he’s been up, a sure sign he’s not getting regular playing time, and he’s definitely a guy who needs those regular reps. He’s getting them in AAA, and this may be the best his power plus batting eye have played together in a single season. On Sunday, Vogelbach drove out his 15th homer on the season in just 79 games, also posting a 52/40 BB/K ratio, showing his keen eye.
Today’s AAA Game to Watch
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AAA International League
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AAA Pacific Coast League
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AA Featured Performer
While the Orioles have had a number of breakout pitchers in their system, it’s seemed at times like Ryan Mountcastle is the only hitting prospect who is holding his preseason value or improving it. Already hitting .316 with his highest career walk rate, Mountcastle had a very good game Sunday for Bowie, going 2-3 with a home run, 3 RBI, and even drew a walk.
Today’s AA Game to Watch
Akeem Bostick has been an intriguing arm since he was a pick by the Rangers in the 2013 draft. The Astros have split him between the rotation and the bullpen as they do with many of their starters, and they’ve seen solid results. Bostick and his Corpus Christi teammates host Northwest Arkansas Monday night.
AA Eastern League
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AA Southern League
Montgomery Biscuits @ Tennessee Smokies
Chattanooga Lookouts @ Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Jackson Generals @ Biloxi Shuckers
Mobile BayBears @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Mississippi Braves @ Birmingham Barons
AA Texas League
Midland RockHounds @ Springfield Cardinals
Arkansas Travelers @ San Antonio Missions
Frisco RoughRiders @ Tulsa Drillers
Northwest Arkansas Naturals @ Corpus Christi Hooks
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