83. Adam Abraham - First Baseman
Born: 03/27/1987 - Height: 6'0" - Weight: 210 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBBAOBPSLGOPS200821U of MichiganC60233448214375420262.352.415.528.943200821GCL IndiansR4013121287052217291.214.314.382.696History: Abraham was a 13th round pick by the Indians in the 2008 Draft out of the University of Michigan. He is another two-way...
85. Marty Popham - Right-handed Pitcher
Born: 08/04/1987 - Height: 6'6" - Weight: 235 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSSVIPHERHRBBKBB/9K/9WHIP200820Union CollegeC1712.2718180123.098315321332.39.71.06200820GCL IndiansR110.78140123.015205252.09.80.87
History: Popham was a 20th round pick in the 2008 Draft out of Union College (KY). His 17 wins led the NAIA.
Taking a quick break from the prospect rankings (two players will post later today), here is a rundown of the week that was in the farm system for the Indians:
The Indians recently released outfielder Ryan Goleski. He finishes his six-year Indians career a .267 AVG, 102 HR, 425 RBI and an .800 OPS in 674 games. Most will recall he was taken in the 2006 Rule 5 Draft by the Oakland A's, but ended...
86. Jason Smit - Infielder
Born: 10/27/1989 - Height: 6'0" - Weight: 165 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBBAOBPSLGOPS200717GCL IndiansR3511710256011510350.214.295.291.586200818GCL IndiansR2355101331188182.236.364.382.746 Career 5817220389122318532.221.318.320.638
History: Smit was signed as an undrafted International free agent in July 2006 at 16-years...
87. Dave Roberts - Right-handed Pitcher
Born: 10/26/1986 - Height: 6'3" - Weight: 215 - Bats: Left - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSSVIPHERHRBBKBB/9K/9WHIP200821Long Beach StC313.58260127.2271125261.68.51.16200821Mahoning VyA-116.11210035.13424512323.18.21.30
History: Roberts was taken in the 4th round of the 2008 Draft out of Long Beach State University.
Strengths...
89. Michael McGuire - Right-handed Pitcher
Born: 06/29/1986 - Height: 6'7" - Weight: 240 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSSVIPHERHRBBKBB/9K/9WHIP200822U of DelawareC658.221513076.210870846715.38.32.01200822Mahoning VyA-354.05210140.03618016473.610.61.30
History: McGuire was a 43rd round pick in the 2008 Draft out of the University of Delaware.
Strengths...
The Indians acquired OF MICKEY HALL from the Boston Red Sox today to complete the trade of August 12th that sent RHP PAUL BYRD to the Red Sox for a PTBNL. The 24-year old Hall spent most of last season at Double-A Portland, where he hit .232 (61-263) with 16 2B, 13HR and 35RBI in 82 games with the Sea Dogs. Hall also spent time with the Single A Lancaster JetHawks where he hit .216 (8-for-37) in 12...
Paul and I are pleased to announce that legendary Cleveland sports writer Terry Pluto will be joining our show tonight, Thursday January 15th from 9:30-10:30pm:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheClevelandFan/2009/01/16/Smoke-Signals
Paul and I will talk about the recent Pavano signing, and Pluto is scheduled to call in sometime between 9:30-9:45 and be on for a bit to talk Tribe. One...
The Cleveland Indians today invited eight (8) players to Major League camp from their player development system, bringing the total number of non-roster spring invitees to 16 for the 2009 spring:
PITCHERS
EDELL, Ryan LHP
Was 8th round pick by the Indians in 2005 First-Year Player Draft....Spent the 2008 season at AA Akron where he made 26 starts and finished 6th in the organization...
92. Dustin Realini - First Baseman
Born: 05/14/1984 Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 Bats: Right Throws: Right
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H
2B
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200622Mahoning VyA-63222265313153718481.239.294.374.668200723Mahoning VyA-15441910064121.205.294.227.531...
93. Ryan Blair - Outfielder
Born: 04/06/1986 Height: 6'2" Weight: 185 Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year
Age
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AB
R
H
2B
3B
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RBI
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OPS
200822Cal St SacC572305276163533201615.330.385.491.876200822Mahoning VyA-6624734588122225625.235.310.300.610History:...
The 2013 Cleveland Indians Baseball Insider book featuring the Indians' Top 100 Prospects and more is now available. Also, previous editions from 2008-2012 are also available at a discounted rate. Just click on the book image for more information. Thanks again for all the support!
