The Peoria Saguaros started the AFL season off by losing 6 straight games and now they are 6-8 on the season. Not a bad turnaround. Also they have done it without Jason Heyward in the lineup. Coincidence?
Peoria 9, Surprise 0
- F. Freeman 3-4 2B, RBI, BB
- B. Hicks 2-4 3B, RBI, BB
- J. Lyman 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 0K
- L. Hyde 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 1K
- C. Kimbrel 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 2K
Frederick Freeman's AFL season can be split into two sets of 4 games apiece so far. In the first 4 games he had 15 AB with just 1 hit and 8K. In the last 4 games he has amassed 8 hits in 16 AB (3 XBH) and only 3K. He has brought his OPS up to .841 and he has an OBP of .389. This comes on the same day that Jim Callis mentioned that some scouts weren't impressed with Freeman so far. This kid is still an elite prospect. Brandon Hicks has impressed me so far with 8 BB vs 8K (though 8K is still a lot for 31 AB) and he has continued to hit at a .323 clip. Craig Kimbrel has also been impressive so far, though his walks are still out of line.
Guasave 3, Navojoa 6 - 8th Inning
- M. Young 1-3 2B, RBI, BB, CS(3)
- R. Gorecki 1-2 2B, 2 RBI, BB, CS(1)
Nothing too exciting going on here. Matt Young keeps taking walks and getting on base. He will never be a star but I think he could give a couple of solid seasons as an ideal backup OF. Does anyone know if Gorecki is actually still with the Braves system or if he is just playing winter ball on his own?