Cleveland Guardians Prospect Report 4/25/24
Scoreboard:
Triple-A: Columbus Clippers 9, Syracuse Mets 1
Double-A: Akron RubberDucks 4, Altoona Curve 0
High-A: Lake County Captains 4, West Michigan Whitecaps 1
Single-A: Lynchburg Hillcats 3, Myrtle Beach Pelicans 0
Highlights
Kyle Manzardo (1B, Columbus): 3-6, 2 RBI, K - Manzardo didn’t collect an extra base hit, but he had three singles, but two of them did come off LHP Joey Lucchesi, who is kind of a 4A arm, but has had MLB success int the past. And hitting LHP is something Manzardo has needed to work on, so it’s not nothing.
Jonah Advincula (RF, Lake County): 3-4, 2B, 3B - Advincula has sure proven the Guardians right with his assignment to High-A.
Parker Messick (SP, Lake County): 6IP, 5H, BB, 5K - Another outing where Messick dominated High-A. Hopefully soon, Cleveland will find innings for him in Double-A.
Tyresse Turner (3B, Lake County): 2-3, BB, 2 SB - Any time you can get on base three times with Turner’s speed, two steals should be automatic.
Matt Wilkinson (SP, Lynchburg): 6IP, 0H, BB, 15K - Yes, you read that right. 15 strikeouts. The performance heard round the minors on Thursday was Tugboat’s 15K outing where he struck out the first eight. and never allowed a hit. At Low-A, hitters are just not prepared to face a pitcher who has control of a three pitch arsenal. At 89-92, Wilkinson is hard to hit at this level because he commands his fastball, slider and change. Most pitchers at this level are looking for control of two pitches, let alone three. But what an outing for Tugboat who looks like he needs to be in High-A soon.
Tommy Hawke (LF, Lynchburg): 2-3, 2B, RBI, BB, SB - Hawke is a gamer and his ACC experience last year continues to prove he’s too advanced for Low-A already.
Notable Performances
Daniel Schneemann (SS, Columbus): 1-2, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, SB/CS - Schneemann drew three walks and drove in three runs with his triple and managed to also steal a base as he continues a solid early season performance following a strong spring training.
Myles Straw (CF, Columbus): 2-4, 3B, 2BB, K - Straw has been fine at Triple-A so far. Nothing earth shattering that makes you think he has to be back in the majors. Short of that, it will be tough for him.
Rodney Boone (SP, Akron): 4.2IP, 2H, 4BB, 3K - Boone uncharacteristically walked more than he struck out but managed to work around it in his scoreless outing.
Chase DeLauter (LF-CF, Akron): 1-3, 2B, BB - DeLauter doubled, worked a walk and came around to score. He also left the game last night after trying to chase down a double and came up limping.
Dayan Frias (3B, Akron): 2-3, BB - Two singles for Frias and a walk, for someone who needs to get on base more after a slow start.
Alexfri Planez (DH, Akron): 2-4, RBI, K - Planez is having himself a series in Altoona. He collected two more hits after just missing hitting for the cycle on Wednesday. He’s also off to a slow start but he did miss all of 2023.
Joe Lampe (LF-RF, Akron): 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI - Lampe’s double scored two runs in the ‘Ducks 4-0 win.
Christian Knapcyzk (2B, Lynchburg): 2-4, RBI, 2B - Knapczyk has been remarkably solid and has driven some balls so far in Low-A, which is good to see from him.
Jaison Chourio (CF, Lynchburg): 0-2, 2 BB, SB - Even on a day where Chourio didn’t collect a hit, he worked two walks, stole a base and scored a run. Walk totals in Low-A can be misleading, but it’s better than chasing and getting yourself out.