Did not see this posted before. Josh Hader, LHP, Houston (Profile) Among three or four pitchers from within the Houston system who both (a) are eligible for the Fringe Five and also (b) produced impressive season debuts over the past week, the left-handed Hader’s was the most impressive. Making a start for High-A Lancaster, the 20-year-old Hader recorded a 10:0 strikeout-to-walk ratio against just 17 batters over 4.0 innings on Saturday (box). No footage exists of the game, nor does there appear to be much discussion of his repertoire from that game, in particular. A very thorough examination of both his present and possible future talent did appear at SB Nation site The Crawfish Boxes this past December. A very general summary of that piece: Hader, until that point, had exhibited more in the way of potential than present ability. Hader’s debut is perhaps an indication of Hader realizing some of that potential. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-fringe-five-baseballs-most-compelling-fringe-prospects-20/
given what we have above him on the big league squad - combined with his age and his expectations prior to a horrendous f-up last season - how long til ol' Jon get's the nod?
I haven't been paying much attention, but it sounds like Singleton is tearing it up down there! I can only assume that his call-up is coming soon.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A short story on Singleton and why April 19 matters: <a href="http://t.co/GRQ1jQMIPh">http://t.co/GRQ1jQMIPh</a></p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/456512817139437569">April 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Our farm system is stacked. The Houston Astros will be playoff bound in two years. Lots of money and prospects coming up. I think if you are a casual fan, that now is the time to start paying attention.
Today's transactions: UT Ruben Sosa to Lancaster from OKC OF Justin Gominsky to extended spring training from Lancaster 2B Enrique Hernandez to OKC from Corpus Christi 1B/DH Telvin Nash activated from DL, will report to Corpus Christi
Nice to see Correa pull out of that little slump. The pitchers in Lancaster aren't exactly struggling so far, McCullers and Kyle Smith combining for a shutout. The pitching depth is really a sight to behold.
I've heard a couple of people say that Kyle Smith should not still be at Lancaster. Not surprising that he is doing well.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>IF Enrique Hernandez has been promoted to OKC. IF Telvin Nash and P Patrick Urckfitz have joined Corpus Christi</p>— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/statuses/456903955394473984">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
And Singleton continues his season-opening rampage, as he just hit his 6th of the year to open the scoring. Entering tonight, he was hitting .375/.444/.813 against lefties. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I've said before, there is a noticeable difference on how Singleton has improved vs. lefties. Now 3 of 6 HR this season against LHP.</p>— Alex Freedman (@azfreedman) <a href="https://twitter.com/azfreedman/statuses/457323696076886016">April 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This is good for Singleton. Great boost in confidence for the young man! Soon he'll get that call to the manager's office.
