The fifth-round selection of the Boston Red Sox in the 2009 Draft, Seth Schwindenhammer began his third season with the team’s New York-Penn League affiliate in Lowell last month. He has played in 137 games over his first four professional seasons, hitting .192/.262/.326 with 12 homeruns, 56 RBI, 43 walks and 217 strikeouts in 473 at-bats/522 plate appearances. Schwindenhammer’s stat line fascinates me, so I caught up with the soft-spoke right-fielder before last night’s...
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Q&A: Worcester Tornadoes Designated Hitter Jose Canseco
When I first heard the news that Jose Canseco was coming to Worcester, Massachusetts, to play for the Tornadoes, I was skeptical of my ability to land an interview. In fact, I tweeted in mid-April that there was probably less than a 10% chance that I would sit down for a one-on-one interview with the former slugger. A couple weeks into the season, however, I decided to contact Worcester’s media guy, Nick Gagalis, and...
Q&A: Kevin Gengler of RaysProspects.com
Every so often, we like to talk to other writers who spend long hours chronicling the exploits of those in the Minor Leagues. Kevin Gengler of RaysProspects.com is one such writer. Kevin has been covering the Rays system for several years and has become one of the premier go-to subject matter experts on things minor league Rays-related. Kevin has been an e-migo of the site for a while, having Mike as part of the...
Q&A: Rochester Red Wings First Baseman Chris Parmelee
Chris Parmelee was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round (20th Overall) 2006 Major League Baseball draft. The 6’1 230 pound first baseman has been making his presence known since his arrival in the Twins organization. In 2010 Parmelee had a breakout year, establishing himself as the prospect that the Twins expected him to be. After starting the year off in Minnesota, Parmelee slowed down a bit, and the team wanted him...
Q&A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Pitcher Dellin Betances
The second ranked prospect in the New York Yankees system, Dellin Betances was an eighth round pick in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. After struggling in his first couple years in the minors, in 2010 Betances really seemed to figure it out going 8-1 with a 2.11 ERA. In 2011 and 2012 Dellin has struggled a little bit with not only his control but also has been struggling with a high ERA as...
Q&A Toledo Mud Hens First Baseman Brad Eldred
Brad Eldred was the Pittsburgh Pirates 6th round draft pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He has had an up and down career, traveling through the majors and playing for a variety of teams along the way. However so far this season Eldred is batting .315 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI’s. If there was a favorite for the 2012 International League MVP, the front runner would have to be Brad...
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2012 05 14 Scranton Wilks Barre/ Empire State Yankees vs Pawtucket Red Sox
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