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Around the Farm takes a quick look at some of yesterday's performances by Indians prospects throughout the system.
With the frenzy of yesterday's draft, I almost forgot that there were ballgames to be played. Here's a quick look at yesterday's top performers, who are about to get pushed by a solid group of draftees.
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Ronny Rodriguez (Photo: Lianna Holub)Captains Tame Rattlers 9-0
Ronny Rodriguez drove in a career high three RBI in Lake County’s 9-0 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday night. Rodriguez went 3-for-4, with a triple and a homerun, finishing a double shy of the cycle.
The Captains took a 1-0 lead in the fourth when Rodriguez hit his third homerun of the season, a solo shot to leftfield.
Photo: Genesee AthleticsIn the 30th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select shortstop John Polonius out of Genesee Community College (NY).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 160, Date of Birth: 01/13/1991
Note: Polonius hit .370 with five triples and 15 doubles for Genesee, and has signed with West Virginia. He is currently playing for the Edenton Steamers in the Coastal...
Photo: PerfectGame.orgIn the 29th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Jared Ruxer out of Lawrence Central High School (IN).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'3", Weight: 190, Date of Birth: 07/29/1992
Note: Ruxer has a fastball that sits from 89-91, and tops out at 93. He has a decent curve and change.
Jeff Ellis: Jared Ruxer is prep right hander...
Photo: PerfectGame.orgIn the 28th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select left-handed pitcher Tyler Nurdin out of Temple College.
Bats: Right, Throws: Left, Height: 6'3", Weight: 200, Date of Birth: 06/09/1992
Note: Nurdin went 5-4 with a 2.15 ERA in 12 games. In 67 IP, he gave up 16 ER, 62 hits and 10 walks, while striking out 50.
Jeff Ellis: Tyler Nurdin is a lefty from...
Photo: EvanFrazar.comIn the 27th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select shortstop Evan Frazar out of Galveston College (TX).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1, Weight: 195, Date of Birth: 03/17/1991
Note: Frazar was dismissed from Ole Miss due to a violation of team rules. This years he hit .353 with six homers, 12 2B, 2 3B and 29 RBI. He scored 44 runs and stole 32 bases...
Photo: Placer HeraldIn the 26th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select outfielder Austin Diemer out of Rocklin High School (CA).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 180, Date of Birth: 04/28/1993
Note: Diemer was hitting .415, with 18 RBI and 25 steals prior to the playoffs this year. He's believed to have plus power as well.
Jeff Ellis: The Indians are on...
Photo: PerfectGame.orgIn the 25th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select third baseman Kevin Kramer out of Turlock High School (CA).
Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 195, Date of Birth: 10/03/1993
Note: Some scouts have Kramer with fifth round potential, and he's committed to UCLA, so he could be a hard sign for the Tribe especially because he supposedly wants first...
Photo: Area Code GamesIn the 24th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select third baseman Taylor Sparks out of St. John Bosco High School (CA).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'3", Weight: 205, Date of Birth: 04/03/1993
Ranks:
Baseball America: 131
Perfect Game: 298
Jeff Ellis: Taylor Sparks is a name prep player from California. He was listed as high as...
Photo: Highland AthleticsIn the 23rd round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Cody Allen out of High Point University (FL).
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 210, Date of Birth: 11/20/1988
Note: The Indians drafted Allen in the 16th round last year but did not sign him. He went 4-6 with a 3.12 ERA in 13 games. In 83 2/3 IP, he struck out 89 and...
Photo: Rice AthleticsIn the 22nd round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Matthew Reckling out of Rice University.
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'4", Weight: 210, Date of Birth: 03/24/1989
Note: Recking was a 6'4", 205 lb junior starter for Rice going 4-1 with 3.10 ERA. In 78 IP he K'ed 96 with 48 BB. He held batters to a .214 average.
Ranks:
Photo: Ball State AthleticsIn the 21st round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select outfielder Cody Elliott out of Ball State University.
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'0", Weight: 170, Date of Birth: 04/26/1990
Note: Elliot was a 2nd Team All-Mac player. He batted .325, with five triples, 12 doubles, 38 RBI and 34 runs. He also stole 14 bases.
Notable links:
Ball...
Photo: Indy.comIn the 20th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select left-handed pitcher Dillon Peters out of Cathedral High School (IN).
Bats: Left, Throws: Left, Height: 5'11", Weight: 200, Date of Birth: 08/31/1992
Note: Peters was named the 2010/2011 Gatorade Indians Baseball Player of the Year, and currently has his team in the state semi's at 27-2. He pitched a 2-hit shutout...
Photo: Rivals.comIn the 19th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select left-handed pitcher Shawn Morimando out of Ocean Lakes High School (VA).
Bats: Left, Throws: Left, Height: 5'11", Weight: 170, Date of Birth: 11/20/1992
Jeff Ellis: Shawn Morimando is a left-handed prep pitcher from Virginia. He was a first team all region player. He is another kid who is pretty athletic for the...
Photo: East Carolina AthleticsIn the 18th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong out of East Carolina University.
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'2", Weight: 210, Date of Birth: 09/11/1990
Notable links:
East Carolina profile page
Jeff Ellis: Shawn Armstrong is a big pitcher on who has the best stuff on a very good East...
Photo: Clemson AthleticsIn the 17th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Kevin Brady out of Clemson University.
Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Height: 6'3", Weight: 200, Date of Birth: 09/07/1990
Note: Brady was the ace for Clemson before a forearm injury forced him to miss over two months of baseball. He was dominant prior to the injury, with a K/BB ratio of...
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