Winter League Stats

Here are the early winter league numbers for players from the Rays organization, through Friday's games:

BATTERS           LG   AVG  AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI   OBP   SLG   OPS
Ashley, Nevin    AFL  .308  13  4  1  0  0   2  .308  .385  .692
Cipriano, Cody   AFL  .250   4  1  1  0  0   1  .250  .500  .750
Lobaton, Jose    VWL  .000   0  0  0  0  0   0  .000  .000  .000    
O'Malley, Shawn  AFL  .143   7  1  0  0  0   0  .250  .143  .393
Olmedo, Ray      VWL  .281  32  9  2  0  0   5  .303  .344  .647

PITCHERS          LG  W  L   ERA  G GS SV  IP  H HR SO BB  WHIP  BAA   
Bateman, Joe     VWL  0  1  3.00  3  0  0 3.0  2  0  7  2  1.33 .182 
Gorgen, Matt     AFL  0  0  0.00  2  0  1 2.0  3  0  3  1  2.00 .375 
Medlock, Calvin  VWL  0  0 32.40  3  0  0 1.2 10  1  3  2  7.20 .625 
Oliveros, Rayner VWL  1  0  0.00  1  0  0 2.0  0  0  2  0  0.00 .000 
Phillips, Paul   AFL  0  0  0.00  2  0  0 2.0  0  0  1  1  0.50 .000 
Rollins, Heath   AFL  0  0 45.00  1  0  0 1.0  4  0  1  1  5.00 .571 
Salinas, Doug    VWL  0  0  1.69  2  1  0 5.1  8  0  5  1  1.69 .348 
Talbot, Mitch    AFL  0  0  6.75  1  1  0 2.2  4  1  1  1  1.88 .364

AFL is the Arizona Fall League, VWL is the Venezuelan Winter League.

It's too early to draw any conclusions, but at least you can see who has played so far. There are also 3 more winter leagues that haven't started yet in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

If you're into Twitter, you can follow the Arizona Fall League tweets @MLBazFallLeague.

Talbot Ineffective in AFL Debut

Mitch Talbot made the start for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League yesterday, allowing two earned runs on four hits in 2.2 innings. He walked a batter and allowed both runs on a homerun. He threw 29 of his 45 pitches for strikes and got five outs on groundballs. Paul Phillips threw a scoreless inning in relief.

On a non-Rays note, Stephen Strasburg makes his AFL debut tonight with Phoenix.

Davis, Hellickson, and Brignac In The IL Top 10

BaseballAmerica has the International League top 20 today, and three Rays are on it: Wade Davis at #5, Jeremy Hellickson at #6, and Reid Brignac #10. In the free write-up, Josh Leventhal explains that Desmond Jennings finished 7 plate appearances short of qualifying; otherwise, he would've been in the running for the #3 spot. Here's a little tidbit from the three who did make it:

#5 RHP Wade Davis
The hulking power pitcher throws with an easy delivery and a steep downhill plane. He works off a heavy 93-94 mph fastball that sinks and fades in on lefthanders. Hitters can't sit on his heater, or else he'll put them away with a plus 77-81 mph breaking ball with three-quarters break.

#6 RHP Jeremy Hellickson
Improvements to his fastball command and his changeup were at the heart of his step forward. He now delivers his 90-93 mph fastball to both sides of the plate with plus sink, and his deceptive changeup with late fade has become his strikeout pitch.

#10 Reid Brignac
Once considered primarily an offensive shortstop, Brignac steadily has improved in the field and managers rated him the league's best defender at his position. He has good range and solid arm strength, and he can make both routine and highlight plays.

2009 Year in Review: Durham Bulls (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Durham Bulls.

ERA:
1. Winston Abreu (1.94 in 51.0 IP)
2. Jason Cromer (2.25 in 112.0 IP)
3. Dale Thayer (2.27 in 63.1 IP)
4. Jeremy Hellickson (2.51 in 57.1 IP)*
5. Calvin Medlock (2.98 in 51.1 IP)
6. Joe Bateman (3.02 in 62.2 IP)
7. Carlos Hernandez (3.29 in 112.0 IP)
8. Wade Davis (3.40 in 158.2 IP, eighth in INT)*
9. Randy Choate (3.72 in 19.1 IP)
10. Julio De Paula (3.87 in 79.0 IP)

Pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from top ten. This includes; Paul Phillips (2 games, 0.00 ERA in 7.2 IP), Michael Wlodarczyk (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 2.0 IP), Craig Albernaz (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 1.0 IP), Matt Hall (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 1.0 IP), Scott Kazmir (1 game, 1.50 ERA in 6.0 IP) and Rayner Oliveros (2 games, 3.48 ERA in 10.1 IP).

Wins:
1. Wade Davis (10, tied seventh in INT)*
2. Jason Childers (9)
3. Jason Cromer (7)
3. Carlos Hernandez (7)
5. Jeremy Hellickson (6)*
5. Joe Bateman (6)
7. Andy Sonnanstine (5)
8. Calvin Medlock (4)
8. Mitch Talbot (4)*
8. James Houser (4)*

Saves:
1. Dale Thayer (17, tied fourth in INT)
2. Winston Abreu (15, eighth in INT)
3. Jason Childers (5)
4. Joe Bateman (4)
5. Dewon Day (1)
5. Julio DePaula (1)

Holds:
1. Jason Childers (9, tied seventh in INT)
2. Randy Choate (8)
3. Winston Abreu (7)
4. Jose Bateman (6)
4. Julio DePaula (6)
6. Calvin Medlock (4)
6. Jon Meloan (4)
6. Jorge Julio (4)
6. Chad Orvella (4)
10. Jason Isringhausen (3)

Strikeouts:
1. Wade Davis (140, second in INT)*
2. Carlos Hernandez (81)
3. Winston Abreu (77)
4. Jeremy Hellickson (70)*
5. Jason Cromer (67)
6. Joe Bateman (64)
7. Jason Childers (63)
8. Jon Meloan (60)
9. Julio DePaula (57)
10. Dale Thayer (44)
10. James Houser (44)*

WHIP:
1. Winston Abreu (0.76 in 51.0 IP)
2. Jeremy Hellickson (0.80 in 57.1 IP)*
3. Calvin Medlock (1.13 in 51.1 IP)
4. Dale Thayer (1.17 in 63.1 IP)
5. Joe Bateman (1.24 in 62.2 IP)
6. Wade Davis (1.25 in 158.2 IP, ninth in INT)*
7. Carlos Hernandez (1.27 in 112.0 IP)
7. Jason Cromer (1.27 in 112.0 IP)
9. Randy Choate (1.29 in 19.1 IP)
9. Jason Isringhausen (1.29 in 7.0 IP)

Pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from top ten. This includes; Michael Wlodarczyk (1 game, 0.00 WHIP in 2.0 IP), Craig Albernaz (1 game, 0.00 WHIP in 1.0 IP), Scott Kazmir (1 game, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 IP), Paul Phillips (2 games, 0.91 WHIP in 7.2 IP), Matt Hall (1 game, 1.00 WHIP in 1.0 IP) and Rayner Oliveros (2 games, 1.26 WHIP in 10.1 IP).

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2009 Year in Review: Montgomery Biscuits (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Montgomery Biscuits.

ERA:
1. Jeremy Hellickson (2.38 in 56.2 IP)*
1. Matt Gorgen (2.38 in 22.2 IP)
3. Paul Phillips (2.43 in 37.0 IP)
4. Rayner Oliveros (3.25 in 69.1 IP)
5. Calvin Medlock (3.52 in 30.2 IP)
6. Heath Rollins (3.83 in 134.0 IP, tenth in SOU)*
7. Eduardo Morlan (3.99 in 70.0 IP)
8. Ryan Reid (4.17 in 58.1 IP)*
9. Brandon Mann (4.44 in 125.2 IP)
10. Aneury Rodriquez (4.50 in 142.0 IP)

Pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from top ten. This includes; Jose Mejias (3 games, 0.00 ERA in 4.1 IP), Jason Isringhausen (4 games, 2.25 ERA in 4.0 IP), Alexander Torres (2 games, 3.12 ERA in 8.2 IP) and Chad Bradford (2 games, 4.50 ERA in 2.0 IP).

Wins:
1. Heath Rollins (9, tied seventh in SOU)*
1. Aneury Rodriguez (9, tied seventh in SOU)
3. Eduardo Morlan (7)
3. Brandon Mann (7)
5. Rayner Oliveros (5)
5. Brian Baker (5)
7. Ryan Morse (4)
7. Jason Cromer (4)
9. Jeremy Hellickson (3)*
9. Matt Gorgen (3)
9. Paul Phillips (3)
9. Chris Mason (3)

Saves:
1. Calvin Medlock (13, fourth in SOU)
2. Paul Phillips (7)
3. Michael Wlodarczyk (5)
4. Eduardo Morlan (4)
4. Matt Gorgen (4)
6. Brandon Mann (1)
6. Rayner Oliveros (1)
6. Neal Frontz (1)
6. Ryan Reid (1)*

Holds:
1. Michael Wlodarczyk (8, tied in eighth in SOU)
2. Eduardo Morlan (7, tied tenth in SOU)
2. Neal Frontz (7, tied tenth in SOU)
4. Ryan Reid (5)*
5. Chris Mason (3)
6. Calvin Medlock (1)
6. Paul Phillips (1)
6. Matt Gorgen (1)
6. Rayner Oliveros (1)
6. Heath Rollins (1)*
6. Jason Isringhausen (1)

Strikeouts:
1. Aneury Rodriguez (111, third in SOU)
2. Brian Baker (102, seventh in SOU)
3. Heath Rollins (83)*
4. Brandon Mann (72)
5. Eduardo Morlan (62)
5. Jeremy Hellickson (62)*
7. Rayner Oliveros (51)
8. Ryan Reid (50)*
9. Michael Wlodarczyk (46)
10. Neal Frontz (45)

WHIP:
1. Calvin Medlock (0.88 in 30.2 IP)
2. Jeremy Hellickson (0.97 in 56.2 IP)*
3. Paul Phillips (1.00 in 37.0 IP)
4. Rayner Oliveros (1.08 in 69.1 IP)
5. Aneury Rodríguez (1.27 in 142.0 IP, sixth in SOU)
6. Heath Rollins (1.34 in 134.0 IP, tied tenth in SOU)*
7. Matt Gorgen (1.37 in 22.2 IP)
8. Brian Baker (1.38 in 121.0 IP)
9. Eduardo Morlan (1.39 in 70.0 IP)
10. Neal Frontz (1.44 in 64.2 IP)

Pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from top ten. This includes; Jose Mejias (3 games, 0.49 WHIP in 4.1 IP) and Alexander Torres (2 games, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 IP).

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

Venezuelan Winter League And Mexican Pacific League Start Tonight

Two winter leagues begin play tonight, the Venezuelan Winter League and the Mexican Pacific League. Here are the players from the Rays organization that are listed on team rosters:

Venezuelan Winter League:

Bravos de Margarita - Ray Olmedo
Leones del Caracas - Joe Bateman, Jason Cromer, Calvin Medlock, Jose Angel Mejias, Rayner Oliveros, Jose Lobaton, Justin Ruggiano
Navegantes del Magallanes - Carlos Hernandez, Doug Salinas, Alexander Torres
Tiburones de La Guaira - Dioner Navarro

Mexican Pacific League:

Venados de Mazatlan - Jon Weber

The only one I question is Torres, after he threw 155.1 IP already this season as a 21 year-old.

Note: Some team's rosters aren't posted yet, some are incomplete, and all are subject to change. Let me know if you see anyone I missed.

Selig: Hard Slots And International Draft

John Manuel has the story at Baseball America:

Speaking on ESPN Radio’s "Mike & Mike" show, co-hosted today by ESPN baseball writer Buster Olney, Selig answered a question about the international draft by saying he wants one, and threw in hard slotting—as opposed to the current system, where the commissioner’s office recommends slots but has no real enforcement mechanism—as part of the equation.

"That’s one that there’s no debate in my mind," Selig said. "We need an international draft, and we need slotting. There is no question about it. I’ve had many clubs on all sides, small-market, big-market, medium-market—we’re going to have slotting, and we’re going to have an international draft. Those will be two of our great priorities in 2011. There’s no question about it. We need that. That is one that really exacerbates the differences (between organizations)."

A couple of thoughts/questions. The international draft is going to be a huge administrative and financial undertaking. How will MLB verify the ages and identities of thousands of players all over the world who might be drafted? How will this affect teams like the Rays who have already invested significant funds in academies in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Brazil? What will the age and eligibility requirements be for potential international draftees?

As to the hard slotting, can someone explain to me how the MLB Players Association can negotiate the salaries of individuals who are not members of said union? With the draft going international, are other countries going to allow Donald Fehr in New York to set the future salaries of their young citizens? Something tells me there will be a lawsuit or two over hard slots.

Durham Bulls National Championship Party October 21st

[Via email from the Durham Bulls Director of Media Relations Matt DeMargel.]

The Durham Bulls today announced plans for a National Championship celebration at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Wednesday, October 21st from 6 PM until 8 PM. The Bulls won the 2009 Triple-A National Championship last month defeating the Memphis Redbirds, 5-4 in Oklahoma City.

The event will be the Triangle’s first opportunity to view the National Championship trophy and Governors’ Cup and offer several free opportunities for the first 500 fans including:

- Photos taken with the National Championship and Governors’ Cup Trophies in the Durham Bulls locker room.
- Durham Bulls infielders Elliot Johnson and Chris Richard will be on hand to sign autographs in the Ballpark Corner Store.
- A commemorative photo of the 2009 Champion Durham Bulls.
- Dinner at the ballpark: Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Cookies and soft drinks.
- Reserve a spot on the priority ticket list for the 2010 Tampa Bay Rays Exhibition Game and Opening Day tickets package.
- Field of Dreams! Fans may bring their gloves to play catch under the lights on the field.
- Visit with Durham Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull.

Also that evening, the Ballpark Corner Store will be open throughout the event offering up to 50% off select merchandise. Plus, fans will have the opportunity to purchase season tickets or get on the mini-plan waiting list. For more information, contact the Durham Bulls at (919) 687-6516.

2009 Year in Review: Charlotte Stone Crabs (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

ERA:
1. Chad Bradford (0.00 in 6.0 IP)
2. Matt Gorgen (0.57 in 47.2 IP)
3. Richard De Los Santos (0.79 in 22.2 IP)
4. Rayner Oliveros (1.24 in 29.0 IP)
5. Darin Downs (2.00 in 121.2 IP, first in FSL)
6. Alex Cobb (3.03 in 124.2 IP, sixth in FSL)*
7. Paul Phillips (3.33 in 27.0 IP)
8. Tommy Rafferty (3.38 in 42.2 IP)
9. David Newmann (3.44 in 131.0 IP, tenth in FSL)
10. Austin Hinkle (3.53 in 74.0 IP)

Please note, due to the number of rehabbing pitchers and temporary assignments this year in Charlotte, all pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from the top ten. This includes the following; Scott Kazmir (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 4.2 IP), Mitch Talbot (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 3.0 IP)*, Josh Satow (2 games, 0.00 ERA in 2.0 IP), Joey Callender (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 1.1 IP, Deivis Mavares (1 game, 0.00 ERA in 1.0 IP) and Brian Shouse (4 games, 2.25 ERA in 4.0 IP).

Wins:
1. Jeremy Hall (14, first in FSL)
2. Darin Downs (12, fourth in FSL)
3. David Newmann (9, tied eighth in FSL)
4. Alex Cobb (8)*
5. Justin Garcia (7)
6. Matt Gorgen (4)
7. Jesse Darcy (3)
8. Richard De Los Santos (2)
8. Paul Phillips (2)
8. Austin Hinkle (2)
8. Kevin Boggan (2)

Saves:
1. Matt Gorgen (15, tied fifth in FSL)
2. Richard De Los Santos (10, tied tenth in FSL)
3. Austin Hinkle (7)
4. Justin Garcia (2)
4. Paul Phillips (2)
6. Kevin Boggan (1)
6. Tommy Rafferty (1)
6. Brian Flores (1)
6. Jose Mejias (1)
6. Brian Shouse (1)

Holds:
1. Brian Flores (4)
1. Chad Bradford (4)
3. Justin Garcia (3)
3. Kevin Boggan (3)
3. Tommy Rafferty (3)
6. Austin Hinkle (2)
6. Paul Phillips (2)
6. Rayner Oliveros (2)
9. Brian Shouse (1)

Strikeouts:
1. David Newmann (128, second in FSL)
2. Jeremy Hall (115, eighth in FSL)
3. Darin Downs (111)
4. Alex Cobb (107)*
5. Austin Hinkle (65)
6. Justin Garcia (62)
7. Matt Gorgen (59)
8. Brian Flores (52)
9. Jesse Darcy (45)
10. Tommy Rafferty (41)

WHIP:
1. Richard De Los Santos (0.79 in 22.2 IP)
2. Chad Bradford (0.67 in 6.0 IP)
3. Rayner Oliveros (0.76 in 29.0 IP)
4. Matt Gorgen (0.76 in 47.2 IP)
5. Darin Downs (1.15 in 121.2 IP)
6. David Newmann (1.18 in 131.0 IP)
6. Jeremy Hall (1.18 in 139.1 IP)
6. Alex Cobb (1.18 in 124.2 IP)*
9. Justin Garcia (1.22 in 58.0 IP)
9. Tommy Rafferty (1.22 in 42.2 IP)

Once again, all pitchers with less than five appearances have been removed from the top ten. This includes the following; Deivis Mavares (1 game, 0.00 WHIP in 1.0 IP), Mitch Talbot (1 game, 0.33 WHIP in 3.0 IP)*, Joey Callender (1 game, 0.75 WHIP in 1.1 IP), Scott Kazmir (1 game, 0.86 WHIP in 4.2 IP) and Ryan Morse (3 games, 1.07 WHIP in 9.1 IP).

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2009 Year in Review: Bowling Green Hot Rods (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

ERA:
1. Josh Satow (2.29 in 63.0 IP)
2. Nick Barnese (2.53 in 74.2 IP)*
3. Chris Andujar (2.70 in 120.0 IP, fourth in SAL)
4. Marquis Fleming (2.86 in 63.0 IP)
5. Matt Moore (3.15 in 123.0 IP)*
6. Juan Santana (3.55 in 25.1 IP)
7. Frank De Los Santos (3.65 in 135.2 IP)
8. Michael Jarman (3.82 in 73.0 IP)
9. Tommy Rafferty (3.90 in 27.2 IP)
10. Joseph Cruz (4.04 in 98.0 IP)*

Wins:
1. Chris Andujar (10, tied fourth in SAL)
2. Matt Moore (8)*
3. Tyree Hayes (7)
4. Nick Barnese (6)*
4. Neil Schenk (6)
6. Josh Satow (4)
6. Frank De Los Santos (4)
6. Michael Jarman (4)
9. Diego Echeverria (3)
10. Marquis Fleming (2)
10. Jamie Bagley (2)

Saves:
1. Josh Satow (20, tied fifth in SAL)
2. Jamie Bagley (9)
3. Marquis Fleming (5)
4. Tommy Rafferty (1)
4. Juan Santana (1)

Holds:
1. Marquis Fleming (7, tied tenth in SAL)
1. Neil Schenk (7, tied tenth in SAL)
3. Tyree Hayes (4)
4. Jamie Bagley (3)
5. Josh Satow (2)
5. Diego Echeverria (2)
7. Tommy Rafferty (1)
7. Juan Santana (1)
7. Michael Jarman (1)
7. Shane Dyer (1)

Strikeouts:
1. Matt Moore (176, first in SAL)*
2. Joseph Cruz (99)*
3. Frank De Los Santos (81)
4. Chris Andujar (79)
5. Shane Dyer (76)
6. Neil Schenk (72)
7. Tyree Hayes (70)
8. Marquis Fleming (68)
9. Josh Satow (65)
10. Nick Barnese (62)*

WHIP:
1. Deivis Mavares (0.83 in 6.0 IP)
2. Josh Satow (1.00 in 63.0 IP)
3. Nick Barnese (1.08 in 74.2 IP)*
4. Chris Andujar (1.18 in 120.0 IP, seventh in SAL)
5. Juan Santana (1.26 in 25.1 IP)
6. Matt Moore (1.27 in 123.0 IP)*
7. Marquis Fleming (1.32 in 63.0 IP)
8. Frank De Los Santos (1.33 in 135.2 IP)
8. Michael Jarman (1.33 in 73.0 IP)
10. Tommy Rafferty (1.34 in 27.2 IP)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2010 Draft: First Round Order

With the Twins win, here is a preliminary look at the 2010 draft order: team (2009 record):

1. Washington Nationals (59-103)
2. Pittsburgh Pirates (62-99)
3. Baltimore Orioles (64-98)
4. Kansas City Royals (65-97)
5. Cleveland Indians (65-97)
6. Arizona Diamondbacks (70-92)
7. New York Mets (70-92)
8. Houston Astros (74-88)
9. San Diego Padres (75-87)
10. Oakland Athletics (75-87)
11. Toronto Blue Jays (75-87)
12. Cincinnati Reds (78-84)
13. Chicago White Sox (79-83)
14. Milwaukee Brewers (80-82)
15. Texas Rangers (comp pick for Matt Purke)
16. Chicago Cubs (83-78)
17. Tampa Bay Rays (84-78)
18. Seattle Mariners (85-77)
19. Detroit Tigers (86-77)
20. Atlanta Braves (86-76)
21. Minnesota Twins (87-76)
22. Texas Rangers (87-75)
23. Florida Marlins (87-75)
24. San Francisco Giants (88-74)
25. St. Louis Cardinals (91-71)
26. Colorado Rockies (92-70)
27. Philadelphia Phillies (93-69)
28. Los Angeles Dodgers (95-67)
29. Boston Red Sox (95-67)
30. Los Angeles Angels (97-65)
31. Tampa Bay Rays (comp pick for LeVon Washington)
32. New York Yankees (103-59)

Notes:

- Order is determined by 2009 record for all 30 MLB teams, from worst to best by win percentage.
- Through the 2004 draft the order was determined by alternating the first pick each year between the AL and NL, with the AL getting the first pick in odd numbered years and the NL in even numbered years. For example, in an odd numbered year the AL team with the worst record had pick #1, the NL team with the worst record had #2, the AL team with the 2nd worst record had pick #3, the NL team with the 2nd worst record had pick #4, and so on.
- Beginning with the 2005 draft the order has been determined by overall record regardless of league.
- Ties are broken by looking at the tied teams' 2008 record, with worst record getting the higher pick. If 2008 is also a tie, you keep going back through prior years until one team wins (by losing).
- The 1st half of the round (picks 1 to 15) is protected from free agent compensation. This year it is the first 16 picks since #15 is a comp pick from the 2009 draft, not a new 2010 pick.
- Picks 17-32 (except #31) can be lost if one of those teams signs a Type A free agent who was offered arbitration by his old team.
- The Rays could lose pick #17 if they sign a Type A free agent, but not #31 as it is a protected comp pick from 2009 just like #15.
- I'll post this on the sidebar for reference and Kevin and I will update it as picks change due to free agent signings. We'll also add in the 2nd and 3rd round orders at some point. Beginning with the 4th round the order above (minus #15 and #31) just repeats through to the 50th round.
- Kevin, anything you want to add or correct me on?

2009 Year in Review: Hudson Valley Renegades (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Hudson Valley Renegades.

ERA:
1. Daniel April (0.00)
2. Zach Quate (0.35)
3. Alexander Colome (1.66, second in NYP)
4. Kyle Ayers (2.45)
5. Kyle Lobstein (2.58, eighth in NYP)*
6. Doug Salinas (2.61)
7. Jason McEachern (2.75)
8. Albert Suarez (2.79)
9. Richard De Los Santo (2.81)
10. Devin Fuller (2.92)

Wins:
1. Alexander Colome (7, seventh in NYP)
2. Doug Salinas (5)
3. Devin Fuller (4)
4. Kyle Ayers (3)
4. Kyle Lobstein (3)*
4. Angel Chapa (3)
4. Glenn Gibson (3)
8. Jason McEachern (2)
8. Richard De Los Santos (2)
8. Bladimir Florentino (2)

Saves:
1. Zachary Quate (13, second in NYP)
2. Richard De Los Santos (4)
2. Bladimir Florentino (4)
4. Glenn Gibson (1)

Holds:
1. Bladimir Florentino (4, ninth in NYP)
2. Angel Chapa (2)
2. James Hill (2)
4. Glenn Gibson (1)
4. Doug Salinas (1)
4. Devin Fuller (1)
4. Kyle Ayers (1)
4. Juan Santana (1)

Strikeouts:
1. Alexander Colome (94, first in NYP)
2. Kyle Lobstein (74, fifth in NYP)*
3. Jason McEachern (47)
4. Bladimir Florentino (37)
5. Doug Salinas (36)
6. Zachary Quate (34)
7. Devin Fuller (31)
7. Kevin Chavez (31)
9. Aaron Dott (29)
10. Angel Chapa (28)

WHIP:
1. Jeffery Cinadr (0.55)
2. Zachary Quate (0.73)
3. Daniel April (0.75)
4. Doug Salinas (0.92)
5. Kyle Ayers (0.97)
6. Alexander Colome (1.03, fifth in NYP)
6. Albert Suarez (1.03)
8. Kyle Lobstein (1.06, eighth in NYP)*
9. Richard De Los Santos (1.13)
10. Jason McEachern (1.22)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

Rays Announce 2010 MLB Coaching Staff Changes

From the PR - The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the following with regard to Joe Maddon's 2010 major league coaching staff. Bench coach Dave Martinez, third base coach Tom Foley, first base coach George Hendrick, bullpen coach Bobby Ramos and pitching coach Jim Hickey will return. The contract of hitting coach Steve Henderson will not be renewed. The position of quality assurance coach, held by Todd Greene, will be discontinued.

Martinez, 45, just completed his second season as bench coach under Maddon, his first major league coaching experience. Martinez was Tampa Bay's Opening Day right fielder in 1998 and played three seasons with the Devil Rays.

Foley, 50, just completed his 14th season with the Rays organization, his eighth at his current post. In addition to his role as a major league coach, he has served as a minor league manager, field coordinator and director of minor league operations.

Hendrick, 59, will return for his fifth season as first base coach. He has also served on the major league coaching staffs of the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003), Anaheim Angels (1998-99) and St. Louis Cardinals (1996-97).

Ramos, 53, just finished his fourth season as Rays bullpen coach, his second tour with the organization. He also spent three seasons (1997-99) as a minor league manager. Prior to rejoining the Rays he spent six seasons with the Angels organization, including three (2000-02) on the major league coaching staff.

Hickey, 47, enters his fourth season as Rays pitching coach and is the longest-tenured pitching coach in club history. He joined the Rays in November 2006 after spending 16 seasons coaching in the Houston Astros organization.

Henderson has been with the Rays organization since 1996 including five seasons as the Rays major league batting coach and eight as Tampa Bay's minor league hitting coordinator. Greene was with the Rays for one season as quality assurance coach.

19 Leagues

There are 19 summer professional baseball minor leagues (only including those affiliated with major league organizations, and including the Mexican League, where some of the players are on loan from affiliated teams). The Rays have 9 minor league affiliates playing in 9 of the 19 leagues.

Today I want to take a look at the type of leagues the Rays affiliates play in, are they high offense or low offense, strong pitching or weak pitching. Below are the leagues ranked by offense and pitching, which is really two ways of looking at the same thing. I chose to rank the offense by OPS rather than runs per game and pitching by ERA to try and eliminate some of the effects of poor fielding at the lower levels (more on that later).

Leagues by OPS (leagues with Rays affiliates in bold):

Rk League            Level Tms BatAge    BA   OBP   SLG   OPS
1  Mexican           AAA    16   30.1  .301  .373  .438  .811
2  Pacific Coast     AAA    16   26.6  .272  .341  .418  .758
3  California        Adv A  10   22.8  .270  .341  .417  .758
4  Pioneer           Rookie  8   20.8  .273  .345  .408  .754
5  Texas             AA      8   24.1  .266  .340  .391  .732
6  Venezuelan Summer ForRk   7   18.4  .265  .345  .381  .727
7  International     AAA    14   27.1  .262  .328  .395  .723
8  Northwest         S-S A   8   21.2  .264  .342  .380  .722
9  Eastern           AA     12   24.3  .258  .332  .385  .717
10 Arizona           Rookie 11   20.2  .263  .339  .379  .717
11 Carolina          Adv A   8   22.8  .256  .329  .383  .712
12 Appalachian       Rookie 10   20.6  .257  .328  .384  .712
13 Southern          AA     10   24.5  .255  .332  .380  .711
14 Midwest           A      14   21.6  .256  .329  .373  .702
15 South Atlantic    A      16   21.5  .254  .324  .368  .692
16 Florida State     Adv A  12   22.4  .252  .322  .363  .684
17 New York-Penn     S-S A  14   21.1  .245  .320  .351  .670
18 Dominican Summer  ForRk  33   18.3  .242  .340  .330  .669
19 Gulf Coast        Rookie 16   19.5  .238  .316  .335  .652

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table Generated 10/3/2009.

So the Rays teams play in leagues mostly at the bottom of the list by OPS. Next by pitching ERA (from highest to lowest to match the offense table above):

Rk League            Level Tms PitAge   ERA
1  Mexican           AAA    16   28.7  4.98
2  Pacific Coast     AAA    16   27.0  4.51
3  California        Adv A  10   23.0  4.47
4  Pioneer           Rookie  8   20.9  4.44
5  Arizona           Rookie 11   20.7  4.37
6  Northwest         S-S A   8   21.3  4.28
7  Texas             AA      8   24.0  4.22
8  Venezuelan Summer ForRk   7   18.5  4.09
9  Appalachian       Rookie 10   20.3  4.08
10 Carolina          Adv A   8   22.9  3.99
11 Midwest           A      14   21.7  3.96
12 International     AAA    14   26.9  3.92
13 Eastern           AA     12   24.2  3.90
14 Southern          AA     10   24.4  3.85
15 Dominican Summer  ForRk  33   18.8  3.73
16 South Atlantic    A      16   21.6  3.71
17 Florida State     Adv A  12   23.0  3.56
18 New York-Penn     S-S A  14   21.4  3.50
19 Gulf Coast        Rookie 16   20.4  3.37

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table Generated 10/3/2009.

Again, the Rays teams play in the lower offense/better pitching leagues.

So what, if anything, does this mean? We all know the Rays have many more pitching prospects than hitting prospects. Is that a product of the Rays minor league teams league environments? Probably not, but maybe a better question is whether the leagues that the Rays minor leaguers play in help/hurt the development of our hitters or pitchers. Do the pitchers excel by playing in 'pitcher's leagues', and conversely, do the batters get overwhelmed? Or is it better for our hitters to face challenging environments?

Would you want the Rays really change the leagues their affiliates play in? Geography is important for transactions and scouting economy. The VSL and DSL are where they are, and the GCL and Florida State League are set by the spring training facility. So that leaves 5 teams.

At AAA, the IL makes a lot more sense than the PCL. At AA, the Southern League makes the most sense, but Eastern League is a possibility. Bowling Green is moving to the Midwest League from the Sally next year, along with Lake County, mostly due to the travel distance differences between the leagues. Smart move in my opinion. The Appy and NY-Penn also seem to make the most sense.

So long story short, we are where we should be, and where we are is in a system that favors pitchers over hitters.

I mentioned above the fielding differences between different levels. You always hear that pitchers at lower levels suffer from poor defense behind them. And it makes sense, a poor defender will either be released or moved to an easier position as they move up through the system. But is it really true at each level? To find out let's look at each of the 19 leagues by fielding percentage (I realize fielding percentage is not the most advanced defensive metric, but it's all I have for all 19 leagues, and I think it's not that bad for looking at a league as a whole as opposed to an individual player):

Rk League            Level Tms   Fld%
1  Pacific Coast     AAA    16  .978
2  International     AAA    14  .977
3  Mexican           AAA    16  .977
4  Eastern           AA     12  .976
5  Southern          AA     10  .975
6  Florida State     Adv A  12  .972
7  Carolina          Adv A   8  .972
8  Texas             AA      8  .972
9  California        Adv A  10  .971
10 Midwest           A      14  .969
11 South Atlantic    A      16  .968
12 New York-Penn     S-S A  14  .967
13 Northwest         S-S A   8  .966
14 Gulf Coast        Rookie 16  .963
15 Appalachian       Rookie 10  .961
16 Pioneer           Rookie  8  .959
17 Arizona           Rookie 11  .956
18 Venezuelan Summer ForRk   7  .954
19 Dominican Summer  ForRk  33  .948

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 10/5/2009.

Kind of amazing, other than the Texas League (and even there you have to go to four decimal places) every league is in order by level from highest to lowest. Was 2009 just a fluke? Let's look at 2008:

Rk League            Level Tms  Fld%
1  Pacific Coast     AAA    16  .978
2  International     AAA    14  .977
3  Mexican           AAA    16  .977
4  Texas             AA      8  .975
5  Southern          AA     10  .975
6  Eastern           AA     12  .975
7  Florida State     Adv A  12  .974
8  Carolina          Adv A   8  .972
9  California        Adv A  10  .970
10 South Atlantic    A      16  .968
11 Midwest           A      14  .968
12 Northwest         S-S A   8  .965
13 Pioneer           Rookie  8  .964
14 New York-Penn     S-S A  14  .964
15 Gulf Coast        Rookie 16  .960
16 Appalachian       Rookie 10  .960
17 Venezuelan Summer ForRk   8  .955
18 Arizona           Rookie  9  .954
19 Dominican Summer  ForRk  37  .951

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 10/5/2009.

Doesn't appear to be a fluke, this time only the NY-P (barely) and the Arizona League are out of order.

2009 Year in Review: Princeton Rays (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Princeton Rays.

ERA:
1. James Hill (0.00)
2. Geno Glynn (0.00)
3. Scott Shuman (0.82)
4. Jason McEachern (1.06)
5. Alex Koronis (1.95)
6. Kirby Yates (2.39)
7. Zach Rosscup (2.68)
8. Deivis Mavares (2.81)
9. Julius Dettrich (2.92, fifth in APP)
10. Matt Stabelfeld (3.10)

Wins:
1. Deivis Mavares (5, tied sixth in APP)
1. Julius Dettrich (5, tied sixth in APP)
3. Jairo De La Rosa (4)
3. Joey Callender (4)
3. Trevor Shull (4)
6. Zachary Rosscup (3)
7. Omar Bencomo (2)
7. Tyler Oakes (2)
7. Jeffery Cinadr (2)
10. James Hill (1)
10. Geno Glynn (1)
10. Alex Koronis (1)
10. Matt Stabelfeld (1)
10. Wilking Rodriguez (1)

Saves:
1. Kirby Yates (4)
2. Alex Koronis (3)
2. Scott Shuman (3)
4. Jairo De La Rosa (2)
5. Deivis Mavares (1)
5. James Hill (1)

Holds:
1. Tyler Oakes (3, tied third in APP)
2. Joey Callender (2)
3. Alex Koronis (1)
3. Scott Shuman (1)
3. Jairo De La Rosa (1)
3. Matt Stabelfeld (1)
3. Jake Sullivan (1)

Strikeouts:
1. Wilking Rodriguez (52)
2. Trevor Shull (50)
3. Kirby Yates (49)
3. Deivis Mavares (49)
5. Julius Dettrich (36)
6. Alex Koronis (34)
7. Scott Shuman (29)
7. Omar Bencomo (29)
9. Tyler Oakes (28)
10. Jairo De La Rosa (27)
10. Zachary Rosscup (27)

WHIP:
1. Geno Glynn (0.00)
2. Jason McEachern (0.65)
3. Alex Koronis (0.98)
4. Wilking Rodriguez (1.00, third in APP)
5. Julius Dettrich (1.04. seventh in APP)
6. James Hill (1.07)
7. Kirby Yates (1.14)
8. Omar Bencomo (1.16)
9. Deivis Mavares (1.17)
9. Zachary Rosscup (1.17)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2009 Year in Review: GCL Rays (Pitching)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the GCL Rays.

ERA:
1. Kevin James (0.00)
2. Mitch Talbot (0.82)*
3. Jacob Partridge (1.75)
4. Marcus Proctor (1.80)
5. Victor Mateo (1.98)
6. Aneuris Mercedes (2.75)
7. Shawn Smith (3.00)
8. Wilmer Almonte (3.32)
9. Eliazer Suero (3.35)
10. Andrew Bellatti (3.38)

Wins:
1. Victor Mateo (3)
1. Wilmer Almonte (3)
3. Eliazer Suero (2)
3. Enny Romero (2)
3. Jose Monegro (2)
3. Jose Molina (2)
7. Shawn Smith (1)
7. Andrew Bellatti (1)
7. Brad Furdal (1)
7. Matt Swilley (1)
7. Luis Yendis (1)

Saves:
1. Aneuris Mercedes (4)
2. Elvin Perez (3)
3. Eliazer Suero (1)
3. Brad Furdal (1)
3. Matt Swilley (1)

Holds:
1. Jose Molina (2)
1. Shawn Smith (2)
3. Aneuris Mercedes (1)
3. Andrew Bellatti (1)
3. Luis Yendis (1)
3. Jacob Partridge (1)

Strikeouts:
1. Brad Furdal (49)
2. Eliazer Suero (40)
3. Jacob Partridge (39)
4. Victor Mateo (38)
5. Wilmer Almonte (37)
6. Enny Romero (32)
7. Andrew Bellatti (29)
8. Mitch Talbot (21)*
9. Aneuris Mercedes (20)
10. Jose Molina (16)

WHIP:
1. Mitch Talbot (0.45)*
2. Marcus Proctor (0.80)
3. Kevin James (1.00)
4. Victor Mateo (1.02, tenth in GCL)
5. Jake McGee (1.04)*
6. Jacob Partridge (1.08)
7. Wilmer Almonte (1.12)
8. Eliazer Suero (1.18)
9. Andrew Bellatti (1.26)
10. Aneuris Mercedes (1.37)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2009 Year in Review: Durham Bulls (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Durham Bulls.

Batting Average:
1. Desmond Jennings (.325)*
2. Rashad Eldridge (.305)
3. Akinori Iwamura (.303)
4. Jon Weber (.302, ninth in INT)
5. Rhyne Hughes (.301)
6. Reid Brignac (.282)*
7. Adam Kennedy (.280)
8. Fernando Perez (.278)*
9. Henry Mateo (.277)
10. Matt Joyce (.273)

Slugging:
1. Chris Richard (.521, fifth in INT)
2. Rhyne Hughes (.510)
3. Jon Weber (.497, ninth in INT)
4. Desmond Jennings (.491)*
5. Matt Joyce (.482)
6. Elliot Johnson (.451)*
7. Sean Rodriguez (.450)
8. Adam Kennedy (.439)
9. Reid Brignac (.417)*
10. Justin Ruggiano (.412)*

On Base Pct:
1. Akinori Iwamura (.452)
2. Desmond Jennings (.419)*
3. Fernando Perez (.395)*
4. Brandon Chaves (.394)
5. Jon Weber (.382, seventh in INT)
6. Rashad Eldridge (.376)
7. Matt Joyce (.373, tenth in INT)
8. Adam Kennedy (.366)
9. Chris Richard (.364)
10. John Jaso (.362)*

Hits:
1. Jon Weber (136, eighth in INT)
2. Justin Ruggiano (119)*
3. Reid Brignac (117)*
4. Matt Joyce (114)
5. Ray Olmedo (103)
6. Chris Richard (96)
7. John Jaso (88)*
8. Rhyne Hughes (86)
9. Henry Mateo (85)
10. Ray Sadler (69)

Doubles:
1. Jon Weber (46, first in INT)
2. Matt Joyce (35, tied fifth in INT)
3. Justin Ruggiano (28)*
3. Reid Brignac (28)*
5. Rhyne Hughes (24)
6. Chris Richard (22)
7. Henry Mateo (17)
8. John Jaso (14)*
9. Ray Olmedo (13)
9. Chris Nowak (13)

Triples:
1. Henry Mateo (4)
2. Rhyne Hughes (3)
3. Matt Joyce (2)
3. Reid Brignac (2)*
3. John Jaso (2)*
3. Ray Olmedo (2)
3. Desmond Jennings (2)*
3. Craig Albernaz (2)
9. Justin Ruggiano (1)*
9. Chris Nowak (1)
9. Ray Sadler (1)
9. Elliott Johnson (1)*

Home Runs:
1. Chris Richard (24, third in INT)
2. Matt Joyce (16)
3. Justin Ruggiano (15)*
4. Jon Weber (14)
5. Ray Sadler (13)
6. Elliot Johnson (11)*
7. Rhyne Hughes (10)
8. Reid Brignac (8)*
9. Ray Olmedo (6)
10. John Jaso (5)*

RBI’s:
1. Chris Richard (75, tied eighth in INT)
2. Justin Ruggiano (72, tenth in INT)*
3. Jon Weber (69)
4. Matt Joyce (66)
5. Ray Sadler (47)
5. Ray Olmedo (47)
7. Reid Brignac (44)*
8. Elliot Johnson (35)*
9. Rhyne Hughes (33)
10. John Jaso (30)*

Stolen Bases:
1. Justin Ruggiano (23)*
2. Desmond Jennings (15)*
3. Matt Joyce (14)
4. Henry Mateo (13)
5. Ray Olmedo (8)
5. Fernando Perez (8)*
7. Ray Sadler (5)
7. Reid Brignac (5)*
7. Rashad Eldridge (5)
10. Joe Dillon (4)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

Moore, Beckham, and Barnese on SAL Top 20

BaseballAmerica's South Atlantic League top 20 prospects list is out, and three Rays made the cut: LHP Matt Moore at #2, shortstop Tim Beckham at #5, and RHP Nick Barnese at #16. The list and a small write-up is free, but the scouting reports are insider-only. Here's a little taste:

#3 LHP Matt Moore
Moore has two above-average pitches, an 89-92 mph fastball that touches 94 and a tight 82-84 mph curveball with late depth. He has a deceptive fastball that jumps up on people and gets bad swings. He also throws a changeup with late screwball-like action. His three-pitch repertoire yielded a league-leading 176 strikeouts in 123 innings.

#5 SS Tim Beckham
At the plate, Beckham stays back on the ball, uses his legs well and takes advantage of offspeed pitches up in the zone. With his plus bat speed and strong wrists, he projects to hit .300 with 20 home runs in the big leagues. He's a solid-average runner with good instincts, but not a basestealer.

#16 Nick Barnese
Barnese is slow and deliberate through his windup, bringing his hands over his head and taking his time to get to his balance point. Once he's there, he explodes toward the plate and pops an 89-92 mph fastball that touches 93 and has late run. His 80-82 mph changeup and 77-81 mph curveball can be plus pitches at times, but they're still works in progress.

To me, the .300/20 homerun projection for Beckham is being very generous. He'll certainly have to improve on his pitch recognition to have a chance at that. As for Moore, he evidently (intentionally) dialed back his fastball this season to command it better. It'll be interesting going forward to see if he ramps it back up while still commanding it. That would turn it from an above-average pitch flashing plus to a plus pitching flashing plus-plus. His curveball is still his knockout pitch, though.

2009 Year in Review: Montgomery Biscuits (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Montgomery Biscuits.

Batting Average:
1. Desmond Jennings (.316, second in SOU)*
2. Chris Nowak (.311)
3. Shawn Riggans (.286)
4. Rashad Eldridge (.283)
5. Jose Lobaton (.262)
6. Rhyne Hughes (.252)
7. Matt Fields (.246)
8. Fernando Cortez (.244)
9. Cody Strait (.234)
10. Jason Bowers (.233)

Slugging:
1. Rhyne Hughes (.500)
2. Desmond Jennings (.486, fifth in SOU)*
3. Jose Lobaton (.452)
4. Chip Canon (.414)
5. Chris Nowak (.402)
6. Jason Perry (.398)
7. Rashad Eldridge (.365)
8. Matt Spring (.362)
9. JT Hall (.358)
10. Matt Fields (.356)

On Base Pct:
1. Desmond Jennings (.395, fourth in SOU)*
2. Jose Lobaton (.376)
3. Chris Nowak (.373)
4. Rashad Eldridge (.368)
5. Jason Perry (.352)
6. Rhyne Hughes (.340)
7. Nevin Ashley (.331)
8. JT Hall (.323)
9. Jason Bowers (.309)
10. Matt Fields (.308)
10. Brandon Chaves (.308)

Hits:
1. Desmond Jennings (121)*
2. Fernando Cortez (108)
3. Rashad Eldridge (103)
4. Jason Bowers (77)
5. Matt Fields (70)
6. JT Hall (66)
7. Chris Nowak (65)
8. Brandon Chaves (59)
9. Rhyne Hughes (57)
10. Drew Anderson (56)

Doubles:
1. Desmond Jennings (25)*
2. Rashad Eldridge (20)
3. Cesar Suarez (17)
4. Drew Anderson (16)
5. Matt Fields (14)
5. JT Hall (14)
7. Matt Spring (13)
8. Fernando Cortez (11)
8. Chris Nowak (11)
8. Rhyne Hughes (11)

Triples:
1. Desmond Jennings (8, tied fourth in SOU)*
2. Jason Bowers (7, tied sixth in SOU)
3. Fernando Cortez (6m tied ninth in SOU)
4. Drew Anderson (5)
5. JT Hall (3)
6. Rashad Eldridge (2)
6. Pedro Powell (2)
8. Cesar Suarez (1)
8. Matt Fields (1)
8. Chris Nowak (1)
8. Brandon Chaves (1)
8. Nevin Ashley (1)
8. Cody Cipriano (1)
8. Cody Strait (1)

Home Runs:
1. Rhyne Hughes (15, sixth in SOU)
2. Desmond Jennings (8)*
2. Matt Spring (8)
4. JT Hall (7)
5. Fernando Cortez (5)
5. Matt Fields (5)
5. Jason Perry (5)
8. Cesar Suarez (4)
8. Joe Gaetti (4)
10. Jason Bowers (3)
10. Jose Lobaton (3)
10. Chip Cannon (3)

RBI’s:
1. Rhyne Hughes (46)
1. Fernando Cortez (46)
3. Desmond Jennings (45)*
3. Rashad Eldridge (45)
5. Chris Nowak (36)
6. Matt Spring (33)
7. JT Hall (32)
7. Matt Fields (32)
9. Jason Bowers (27)
10. Brandon Chaves (26)

Stolen Bases:
1. Desmond Jennings (37, third in SOU)*
2. Rashad Eldridge (20)
3. Pedro Powell (16)
4. Fernando Cortez (13)
5. Brandon Chaves (8)
6. Jason Bowers (7)
7. Chris Nowak (6)
7. Cesar Suarez (6)
9. Cody Strait (5)
10. Rhyne Hughes (4)
10. JT Hall (4)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect

2009 Year in Review: Charlotte Stone Crabs (Hitting)

This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

Batting Average:
1. Jason Bartlett (.455)
2. BJ Upton (.444)
3. Mark Thomas (.375)
4. Pedro Powell (.304)
5. Cody Cipriano (.297)
6. Ian Paxton (.288)
7. John Matulia (.278)
8. Drew Anderson (.275)
9. Shawn O’Malley (.268)
10. Matt Fields (.259)

Slugging:
1. Jason Bartlett (.636)
2. Mark Thomas (.625)
3. Matt Fields (.478)
4. Cody Cipriano (.456)
5. BJ Upton (.444)
6. Drew Anderson (.427)
7. Ian Paxton (.413)
8. John Matulia (.397)
9. Henry Wrigley (.388)
10. Pedro Powell (.354)

On Base Pct:
1. BJ Upton (.643)
2. Jason Bartlett (.538)
3. Cody Cipriano (.402)
4. Shawn O’Malley (.388, first in FSL)
5. Mark Thomas (.375)
5. Pedro Powell (.375)
7. Shawn Riggans (.356)
8. Nevin Ashley (.343)
9. Shawn Williams (.330)
10. Drew Anderson (.327)
10. Emeel Salem (.327)

Hits:
1. Shawn O’Malley (98)
2. Emeel Salem (91)
3. John Matulia (88)
4. Ryan Royster (85)*
5. Shawn Williams (78)
6. Cody Cipriano (71)
7. Reid Fronk (69)*
8. Henry Wrigley (64)
9. Greg Sexton (58)
9. Matt Hall (58)

Doubles:
1. John Matulia (22)
2. Ryan Royster (19)*
3. Shawn Williams (18)
4. Cody Cipriano (17)
4. Reid Fronk (17)*
6. Henry Wrigley (15)
7. Emeel Salem (12)
8. Shawn O’Malley (9)
8. Matt Fields (9)
10. Greg Sexton (7)
10. Nevin Ashley (7)
10. Mike McCormick (7)

Triples:
1. Emeel Salem (7, tied fifth in FSL)
2. John Matulia (5, tied tenth in FSL)
3. Drew Anderson (4)
4. Cody Cipriano (3)
4. Nevin Ashley (3)
6. Shawn Williams (2)
6. Henry Wrigley (2)
6. Shawn O’Malley (2)
6. Greg Sexton (2)
10. Ryan Royster (1)*
10. Matt Fields (1)
10. Matt Hall (1)
10. Omar Luna (1)
10. Jason Bartlett (1)

Home Runs:
1. Matt Fields (11)
2. Henry Wrigley (6)
3. Cody Cipriano (5)
3. Ryan Royster (5)*
5. Reid Fronk (4)*
6. Shawn Williams (3)
6. Matt Hall (3)
6. Mike McCormick (3)
9. John Matulia (2)
9. Drew Anderson (2)
9. Nevin Ashley (2)
9. Ian Paxton (2)

RBI’s:
1. Matt Fields (45)
2. Henry Wrigley (43)
3. Ryan Royster (38)*
4. Greg Sexton (37)
5. Cody Cipriano (35)
6. Reid Fronk (32)*
7. Shawn Williams (30)
7. John Matulia (30)
9. Shawn O’Malley (27)
10. Emeel Salem (22)

Stolen Bases:
1. Shawn O’Malley (40, fourth in FSL)
2. Emeel Salem (24, tenth in FSL)
3. Pedro Powell (12)
4. John Matulia (10)
5. Reid Fronk (9)*
6. Cody Cipriano (8)
7. Nevin Ashley (7)
8. Henry Wrigley (5)
8. Omar Luna (5)
10. Greg Sexton (4)
10. Matt Hall (4)

* denotes 2009 Rays Prospect Top Prospect