Spring Training Report

Season 22 Spring Training Wrap Up

Castus League					Grapefruit League
Franchise	Owner	W	L		Franchise	Owner	W	L
Los Angeles Dodgers	Arte	13	5		Tampa Bay Rays	rsskfs23	12	6
Houston Astros	ajaxx88	13	5		Philadelphia Phillies	egw18	12	6
Minnesota Twins	optistrat	12	6		Arizona Diamondbacks	yoker70	11	7
San Francisco Giants	wylie715	12	6		Pittsburgh Pirates	nbaker10	7	11
Anaheim Angels	captain10a	11	7		Seattle Mariners	toothdoc7	8	10
New York Yankees	ARomano	11	7		Atlanta Braves	bigsammich	10	8
Kansas City Royals	TenaciousTYT	9	9		Richmond Virginians	spintens	10	8
Texas Rangers	goldenbaer88	9	9		Florida Marlins	lido9613	8	10
St. Louis Cardinals	421werd	9	9		Detroit Tigers	patrickkm	9	9
Toronto Blue Jays	dimestoregin	8	10		San Diego Padres	jgarron	8	10
Boston Red Sox	pat007ohmss	8	10		Rochester Broncos	coinguy	6	12
Washington D.C.	Saffron	8	10		Colorado Rockies	axtell	9	9
Milwaukee Brewers	brentcnb	7	11		Cleveland Indians	Fantasy Frea	8	10
Oakland Athletics	jefepwnzer	7	11		Cincinnati Reds	cpintens	8	10
Baltimore Orioles	bourboncask	6	12		Chicago Cubs	mitt0108	9	9
Chicago White Sox	kgrffth	5	13		New York Mets	basebalguru	5	13

Rookie Talent to keep an Eye On. 

Here is our group of rookies that made the big club's roster out of spring training. We feel this crop of young talent will have a significant impact in season 22. While doing our research we found a 33 year-old rookie, who has been a pro for 14 years finally getting his chance on the big stage. His name is Jose Gonzalez, (P) a long-reliever on the Cincinnati Reds major league pitching staff. During his 14 year pro career he has a total of 17 appearances in the big leagues, 27.1 IP, a 9.22 ERA in season 18 with the Toronto Blue Jays. His minor league stats; 441 appearances, 241 starts, 1597.2 IP, 1532 SO, 1.35 Whip, and a 4.12 ERA. We wish him good luck.

McCabe Magazine's Top 10 Rookies

Adam Bradford Anaheim Angels Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Fairview, MT Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1. This former first round draft pick is our pick to win the American League season 22 Rookie of the Year award. Bradford as a rookie has been installed as the Angels ace of the staff has four major league pitches and should win a minimal of 16 games.

Raymond Wall Washington D.C. Nationals Age: 21 B/T: L/R Born: Sciota, IL Position(s): 3B/1B/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2. Raymond Wall is our choice for ROY runner-up. Some say this 3 year pro was rushed along through the minor league system, and we feel they might be right after looking at his first 18 at bats (1-18). However, look for this rookie to heat up in the second half of the season and finish with 20 homers, and a 285 BA.

Kazuya Gong San Diego Padres Age: 23 B/T: L/L Born: Otsuki, JP Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3. Kazuya Gong is a season 17 International Free Agent who signed for $14.7 M, and in our opinion was money well spent. Gong is listed as a rookie with 121 games played in season 21 with a 302 BA and an amazing 70 stolen bases and 5 caught stealing. He can play all 3 outfield positions as well, playing 46 games last year in LF, 10 in CF, and 57 in RF. He is McCabe Magazine's choice to win the National League ROY award.

Achilles O'Keefe Tampa Bay Rays Age: 23 B/T: R/R Born: Los Angeles, CA Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4. Starting Tampa Bay pitcher Achilles O'Keefe is ranked fourth on our list. During spring training, O'Keefe appeared in 5 games (20.2 IP) going 2-0 with an 1.21 Whip and 0.87 ERA.

Brian White Richmond Virginians Age: 21 B/T: L/R Born: HSenectady, NY Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5. Brian White (CF), Richmond Virginians is listed 5th on our list. A draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in season 19 has been traded twice since that time. He played season 19 in the Pirates organization, seasons 20 and 21 with the San Francisco Giants. Season 21 AAA stats; 104 runs scored, 18 HR, 98 RBI, 284 BA, and 12-2 SB.

Julio Colome Texas Rangers Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Boca Chica, DO Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

6. Another 3 year pro getting a chance on the the big stage to show he belongs. A San Diego IFA signing in season 19 and traded during season 20 to the Rangers. He has gotten off to a blazing start with 11 hits in his first 21 at bats (524 BA) and a 1.259 OPS.

Santos Rodriguez Richmond Virginians Age: 23 B/T: R/R Born: Haverhill, MA Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

7. Santos Rodriguez is a starting rookie pitcher for the Richmond Virginians that throws a major league 4-seam fastball, and cutter. His change-up is rated above average, and the curve is a work in progress. This former 1st round draft pick started 22 games in season 21 going 9-6 with a 2.95 ERA.

Ron Gutierrez New York Yankees Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Waynesville, NC Position(s): 3B/1B/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

8. The Yankees management doesn't see the same talent we see in Gutierrez. He has played in 2 games this season with 0 AB, 1 SB, and 1 CS. Minor league stats; 1392 AB, 345 Runs, 324 BA, and a 962 OPS.

Walter Papelbon Chicago White Sox Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: Chester, NJ Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

9. This big lefty is a 6'7" power forward pitching in the White Sox rotation was a 1st round selection in season 18. Papelbon is from Chester, New Jersey and had scholarship offers to play D1 basketball at St John, Rutgers, Cincinnati, and South Florida. He won his first start and should go 14-10 in his rookie season.

Terrence Patterson Washington D.C. Nationals Age: 23 B/T: S/L Born: Coleman, MI Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

10. Patterson is a future closer with a wicket 4-seam fastball which the big boys are having trouble locating. He has appeared in 4 games this season with a 2.45 ERA.