Friars on the Farm Episode 50 is ready for your ears!
It’s been a busy week around the minor leagues. Donavan and I got together to recap a bunch of news around the Padres affiliates, including the following topics:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. is back! We celebrate his return and take a moment to appreciate Ty France’s contributions during Tatis’ absence.
- The Padres released a handful of players in anticipation for a mid-season roster shuffle, and outfielder Alex Dickerson was traded to the rival Giants for a promising righty reliever.
- The amateur draft was very interesting to watch. We discuss first rounder CJ Abrams and profile the other Day 1 selections, then I go down a rabbit hole about spending and saving and whether the team will be able to sign intriguing 23rd round selection Maurice Hampton.
- The Affiliate Run-Down:
- El Paso Chihuahuas
- Logan Allen seems to get bitten by a bad inning in each outing – why?
- Andres Muñoz continues to mow down PCL hitters, but he got touched up in a walk-off loss.
- Francisco Mejia launched a tape-measure blast – should we get excited?
- Amarillo SodPoodles
- Emmanuel Ramirez has been named Texas League Pitcher of the Week! He’s a guy who’s flown under the radar who is worth keeping an eye on!
- Edward Olivares continues to perform at an advanced level – where does he fit?
- Ronald Bolanos made his Amarillo debut last Saturday after earning a promotion from Lake Elsinore.
- Lake Elsinore Storm
- Osvaldo Hernandez has had a set back in his attempt to get out to lake Elsinore.
- Javier Guerra made his first official appearance since converting to the mound late this spring.
- Seven Storm players were named to the California League All-Star team!
- Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Three TinCaps players are Midwest League All-Stars!
- Joey Cantillo continues to dominate – is it the “Podcast Bump”?
- Happy Birthday to Gabe Mosser, who is also crushing it this year!
- El Paso Chihuahuas
