DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. Pitchers: B/T: HT: WT: DOB: Status: MLB 40-man: Travis . Several return to Ramon Borregos roster from last year, and this should again be a very strong roster. [9] Initially postponed due to the pandemic, the season was ultimately cancelled on June 30. Liked his speed and hustle. This was the one level I've been "concerned" about as I think it lacks a degree of talent and depth due to past trades and other promotions, and some younger players not yet ready. [7], Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wind Surge were scheduled to begin their inaugural season on the road playing against the Round Rock Express on April 8, 2020,[8] and to play their first home game on April 14 against the Memphis Redbirds. Holland has primarily an outfielder at this stage. Perhaps most importantly, it builds upon the seminal work of Ed Washuta, who If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. April 26, 2023 Wichita, KS - The Springfield Cardinals bounced back from a 12-3 loss on Tuesday to even the series defeating the Wind Surge 10-12 on Wednesday afternoon. Great speed and bat made strides last season. 2.2 Corpus Christi Hooks. So, I'm not expecting domination out of the gate. I also could care less if they haven't had the perceived requisite IPs or ABs at the AA level either. All rights reserved. But they've invested in him. Granted, I only saw maybe 8-10 games after he came over from Toronto. Players from the 2022 Wichita Wind Surge who spent time in the Majors during their . Boy, this will be another fun trip. Not sure the starters can go enough innings for this team to be as good as last year. Wichita Wind Surge transferred LHP Zach Neff from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. There's a slight chance Wichita fans could see Wainwright throw again in Sunday's 1 p.m. series finale between Springfield and the Wind Surge if the Cardinals determine he needs one more rehab start before joining the major-league rotation. Baseball-Reference and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Definitely surprised to see Adams pushed this quickly. He had a solid showing in his first big-league camp. Seth Stohs has been blogging about the Minnesota Twins since May 2003. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Wichita Wind Surge Opening Day Roster - 2023, The Wichita Wind Surge roster had 28 players on it. Pasted as rich text. All rights reserved. and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame their records to light as soon as suitable records are available for Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. Your previous content has been restored. Professional Sports Team Wichita, KS linktr.ee/WindSurgeICT Joined November 2018. Pitching Coaches: Pete Larson, Dan Urbina He played mostly second base in Cedar Rapids and then mostly third base in Wichita. I don't understand the Giants making Armani Smith available. But he also had a ver solid offensive year as well. Date. There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. 2023 MLB Top 30 Prospects. and Minorleaguesplits.com. The Wind Surge will start RH Chad Donato against the Cardinals LH Kenny Hernandez. Time to prove he has actual cather potential, IMO. I think the INF is the strength of the club and Lee makes it pretty good by himself. Minor league Total Zone (Rctch&Rtz, 2005-2009) data provided by [7] In less than 24hours, the petition had already collected over 7,400signatures. 13 Zach Neff. Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email I think Severino gets overlooked a lot. 4/29/2023 10:15PM PDT. Was surprised to see Travis Adams on the list as I had him penciled in at High A. Copyright 2023 DiamondCentric There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. The most pivotal player, imo, career wise is Sabato. That would make him eligible for the Rule 5 draft. Hopefully a bump to Double-A will help him take off. Sabato? Lee headlined the roster announcement for the Wind Surge on Sunday, which included 28 players 15 pitchers and 13 position players for the 2023 season. He had, Mahle Diagnosed with Forearm Strain and Elbow Impingement, Here's How to Make Room for Alex Kirilloff, Week in Review: Slaying Demons and Smacking Dingers. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. I like Prato a lot as a do everything and play everywhere super utility that I thought had a real shot to begin at AAA. Toggle South Division subsection 2.1 Amarillo Sod Poodles. I'm thinking the starting pitching could be a little weaker than last year after Festa. Join Now. Springfield 8-12. Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. By Seth Stohs. Starting Pitchers: David Festa, Travis Adams, Carlos Luna, Kody Funderburk, Aaron Rozek He had Tommy John surgery shortly after the 2021 season and was excited that he would be full-go to start this season. Twins released Greiner and Sisco at the end of March. So, them going to Triple A shouldn't be seen as a negative at all. At Dallas Baptist, he was a fantastic two-way player, but the Twins have developed him into a pitcher to watch. Byron Buxton: No longer a center fielder. Can he finally tap in to all of that athleticism? Probably enough arms to work well at the AA level, but not sure I'm seeing much upside. You cannot paste images directly. The Wind Surges initial roster features 27 players - 14 pitchers and 13 position players. Roster. Isola played 5 games, 2 at DH, 2 at 1B and 1 at C. This is consistent with last year. But yes, Enlow could/should join the Wind Surge in May. Many starters and hitters. 51 Mitchell Osnowitz. You'll see top Major League Baseball prospects competing at the Double-A level, the second-highest of Minor League Baseball. Recent Twins discussion in our forums Thanks J .. These guys in Wichita may have only a half a year to show that they are worth keeping or the mid-season call-ups from Cedar Rapids will push them out. The team will have two Top 20 prospects including the #1 overall Twins prospect. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Another poor season could result in a DFA. COACHING STAFF Upload or insert images from URL. Single Game Tickets Twins . Time to lace up baseball cleats, pick up a bat and play ball. I mean, he's the #1 prospect in the organization by many outlets, including Twins Daily. Softball America. The Official Site of the Wichita Wind Surge Wichita Wind Surge. Athletic guys. C Wilfri Castro assigned to FCL Twins from Cedar Rapids Kernels. Could be a fun team if the pitching holds up and a couple of the best arms, like Festa, can continue to develop. He had been a really good prospect as a starter, but injuries derailed that a bit. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. While Cardenas might have the better bat potential from the same draft, Winkel has been a level above him and held his own offensively so far. Just two catchers in Wichita to start the season. Any time you are at a game and see something interesting I would like to see a comment from you. So that's where we'll start. Don't remember if the Twins have ever done that, have they? 17 players return to the club that played there last year. He just won't be added to the 40-man roster. 1948, which was produced for a study sponsored by Major League The Cardinals scored three runs in the ninth but fell short of a comeback. The next step is caringforit. So that's where we'll start. Pitching is what wins, right? However, a combination of the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Major League Baseball's realignment of the minor leagues for 2021, resulted in the team dropping down to Double-A as affiliates of the Twins without having played a Triple-A game. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. barnstorming teams or even Negro major league teams. Hard to picture a offensive-first player who hasn't provided a lot of offense at a offensive defensive position (that's easy to say/think/type) getting selected. Hoping he is ready as the Texas league isn't easy on pitchers. May 9: Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers. Boyle, Bravo, Brink, Donato, and Nordlin all signed with the Twins as minor-league free agent this offseason. Just two catchers in Wichita to start the season. A founder and owner of Twins Daily, Seth has been a Twins fan for 40 years and has a passion for covering the minor leagues and prospects. Wichita 9-11. If he can continue on that path, both he and Lee might be at St Paul by mid season. All other membership plans have been reduced, with the . Wichita leads the series two games to one. provided by Larry Lester, Wayne Stivers and Dick Clark of the Negro When their season ended, he was promoted to the Saints for the final couple of weeks of their season. Isola will not be a major league catcher, to our disappointment. That would make him eligible for the Rule 5 draft. After two big innings from the Cardinals, the Surge tied it up 7-7. Its spring. At Tacoma's Cheney Stadium, a statue of namesake Ben Cheney sits in the stands. 2) On Monday, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster. [14] They were placed in the Double-A Central. As most fans are, I'm most excited to see how Lee develops this season. Kody Funderburk is a little underrated in the system, but he's one to watch. He turns singles into doubles. Martin, Wallner, Julien, Steer, and Keirsey should provide some fireworks. Travis Adams spent most of 2022 in Ft. Myers, but he spent the final month in Cedar Rapids. I'm really looking forward to getting to as many games as possible and watching with a closer eye toward the development. Sits in the low-90s and mixes his pitches really well. I hope that means more catching for Isola. But he's mostly aged 1B and DH and the bat doesn't look special enough for that role going forward. I'm looking into IL spots those names haven't been given. #13 - David Festa, I am interested in this team because I really only know about three of them. Can their 40 man really be that full? This story was originally published April 3, 2023, 6:00 AM. On Monday, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster. Wichita, KS Brooks Lee drilled a three run base clearing double in the eighth inning and the Wichita Wind Surge had another come from behind victory over Springfield 12-11. The Hall of Fame data is found for the years 1920-1948 and the They will begin their season on Thursday (April 6) with three games in Springfield. On Sunday afternoon, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 28-man Opening Day roster. But with young players like, ,Lewis, Julian, Miranda, Krilloff, Larnach, Wallner; and Lee with Correa and Buxton locked down long term, who gives a **** .. Other than Festa, I think this is the weakest AA team the Twins have fielded by far. Any news on Steve Berman, Alex Phillips, Zach Neff, Tyler Beck? I enjoy observing body language and approach and feel like it can tell me a lot. He was the Twins sixth round pick in 2021 from Sacramento State. Spent 2014-2020 with the Cleveland organization. The Wind Surge were supposed to begin play in 2020 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins in the Pacific Coast League. He played mostly second base in Cedar Rapids and then mostly third base in Wichita. Sammons, Schulfer and Vallimont were in the Wichita rotation in 2021. for their extensive efforts to collect the raw data and construct the See 12 position players and 16 pitchers for a total of 28? Again, the walks help the OBP and the home runs and doubles help the SLG, but the batting average at .200 and the strikeouts are concerning. I had forgotten Lee got a taste of AA last year. Wait until we see the Cedar Rapids final roster. 04/11/23. Smith is very intriguing. The clubs top prospect. I take it the Twins think the fastball only plays in small stints? Seth Stohs, April 2 in Twins Minor League Talk. by Gary Ashwill with the participation of many historians of Negro His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. On Monday, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster. Brandon Komar earned the win pitching seven innings and allowed one hit for Springfield. I for one sure as heck hope so, the Twins need their own Derek Jeter at short once Correa moves on and am looking forward to watching tonight's game to see the future left side of the Twins infield. They had a 6-man rotation last year, so I am sure they will again this year. Relief Pitchers: Tyler Beck, Michael Boyle, Jose Bravo, Jordan Brink, Chad Donato, Blayne Enlow, Osiris German, Hunter McMahon, Seth Nordlin, Alex Scherff. and we wish to express our gratitude for all their efforts to help I believe that is a league mandate/rule (still in effect ??) Maybe our hopes of Isola catching 3 days a week aren't going to come to fruition. But with young players like, ,Lewis, Julian, Miranda, Krilloff, Larnach, Wallner; and Lee with Correa and Buxton locked down long term, who gives a **** .. Other than Festa, I think this is the weakest AA team the Twins have fielded by far. 27 Apr 2023 15:56:06 Probably some piggy-backing and quite possibly a 6 man rotation to start the season though. Then, the tough part - hitting consistently. Top prospect Brooks Lee headlines the team's roster to start the season. I am thinking Martin's stay might be short if he does well. A left-hander, he's become crafty southpaw. He'll get his chance eventually. Following up on the Wichita catchers - this week, Winkel played catcher for 4 games, Nigro 1 and Isola 1. Coaching StaffRamon Borregois back for his third season as the Wichita manager. Coaching StaffRamon Borregois back for his third season as the Wichita manager. You cannot paste images directly. He is now further from the Tommy John and should be full-go this year. [17] They qualified for the championship playoffs by possessing the league's best record. It got only better in the finale of a six-game series with the Wind Surge. Nigro is not on the active roster. RHP Cory Lewis assigned to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels from FCL Twins. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He's a big dude with tremendous power potential, kind of in the Franmil Reyes mold. Winkel already at AA, after being drafted in 2021, is very interesting. His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. Amount. Minor League rosters are less reliable during . He never played for St. Paul but was likely there long enough to pass through protocol (negative test, quarantine?) RHP Tyler Viza (27) - Signed with Twins just last week. Aaron Sabato continued to struggle to make contact, but he kept walking and he kept hitting home runs. Final Sat, Apr 29. It appears in its original form at After Tuesday's start, Wainwright said he was ready "whenever they need me." Osiris German earned his first win of the season for Wichita. Glad to see they feel he's up to the challenge. You can post now and register later. Lots of other starting options. Rankings. Chadwick Baseball Bureau. Wichita, KS - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2021 Opening Day Roster, which features five Top 30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. Data Provided By He made 15 appearances and had a 0.39 ERA before earning a promotion to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Wind Surge Front Office And Coaching Staff - 2023. Good to see Tyler Beck back on the mound again. Sold for 144. Lee is the star of the team. Ed Bailey Courtesy After being . Blayne Enlow should also be on the Wichita roster. Was he just plain hitting into some bad luck? He's had injury setbacks for sure. SS Ernie . I'm sure Holland and Prato will be out there a lot even though they are listed as IF's. Ashwill. Wichita opens the season on Thursday with a 3-game road swing against the Springfield (Mo.) On 4/4/2023 at 12:51 PM, FlyingFinn said: On 4/3/2023 at 4:04 PM, nicksaviking said: On Saturday, Salas went 2-for-4 and stole his sixth base of the season. Transaction. The Surge home opener is May 11 against the Amarillo Sod Poodles. He didn't hit much, but he showed a good approach and played very good defense at shortstop. So much has changed in our system. Hitting Coach: Derek Shomon Recent Twins discussion in our forums Can either one do well enough on the reverse to make them into major league catchers? Sold for 144. . If Enlow is in the pen, I like McMahon, Enlow and German. The top prospects in the Wichita Wind Surge farm system, including rankings, scouting reports, video highlights, stats, MLB Draft results and much more. [12], In 2021, the team dropped to the Double-A classification without having played a Triple-A game due to Major League Baseball's realignment of the minor leagues after the 2020 season. Does Isola face a put up or shut up season? the Minor Leagues Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research. Not sure what is left to say. The team's history is traced back to 1888, with the founding of the Kansas City Blues. Maybe our hopes of Isola catching 3 days a week aren't going to come to fruition. On 4/4/2023 at 12:51 PM, FlyingFinn said: On 4/3/2023 at 4:04 PM, nicksaviking said: On Saturday, Salas went 2-for-4 and stole his sixth base of the season. A founder and owner of Twins Daily, Seth has been a Twins fan for 40 years and has a passion for covering the minor leagues and prospects. Thanks J .. My future Twins in this group are Lee and Festa. April 27, 2023 | 00:00:50. Other than what MacMahon did last year, I'm not sure there's much to get excited here. I'm hoping he gets off to a strong start and forces management into moving him up to SP by the middle of July (or earlier). Starting Pitchers: David Festa, Travis Adams, Carlos Luna, Kody Funderburk, Aaron Rozek We didnt get to see it but the Twins saw him every day. Probably enough arms to work well at the AA level, but not sure I'm seeing much upside. Lots to be excited about. There are some terrific prospect on this roster, and there are some great stories as well. He had been a really good prospect as a starter, but injuries derailed that a bit. You must use your email address instead of your display name in order to log in. Rosters are what, 25? The Wind Surge's roster consists of 29 players - 17 . The Wind Surge adjusted a game time in May, Saturday May 20th will be a 6:05 start. Wichita, KS - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2022 Opening Day Roster, which features seven top-30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. Some veterans for sure, but mostly guys drafted in 2018 and 2019 who lost a season to the pandemic. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. But we don't know what he was dealing with that summer. #1 - Brooks Lee I think the INF is the strength of the club and Lee makes it pretty good by himself. This says otherwise and I'm back on that bandwagon! Isola returns and may need to do more catching because of it. Holland is super fast and can run wild on the bases.

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