Alex Carver

Introducing my yearly spring training power rankings where I will update positional and pitching battles happening in Jupiter. Rankings are based both off of stats and off of eyewitness accounts and reports, will be updated weekly throughout the remainder of camp. Stats for this update are current as of 3/14/16. 5th Outfielder Cole Gillespie Gillespie ended the 2015 regular season with the Marlins hitting .290. He is off to a 7-14, 2/1 BB/K, RBI, SB start this spring. In the field, Gillespie didn't commit an error in 15 games last year and is eligible at all three outfield spots. After a journeyman type AAAA career, he's found some projectable pop, slugging .360 in AAA before slugging .428 with Marlins. It's make it or break it time for this 31-year-old and he appears to be aware. Brady Shoemaker Here we have a guy that likely had the most personally frustrating 2015 campaign of anyone in the organization. Through the first month and a half of the season, all Shoemaker managed to do was become the Zephyrs' best hitter by way of a .308/.390/.504 line. However, despite injuries to Christian Yelich and lackluster play by in-house options Ichiro and Michael Morse, the left-handed hitting power bat was ignored. To make matters worse, a month before Giancarlo Stanton hit the disabled list with a broken bone in his hand, Shoemaker had taken a trip to the DL himself with a similar injury, forcing the Marlins to look past him in calling up a replacement. Adding insult to injury (literally), even after he came back and picked up right where he left off hitting .279 and OBPing .346 with 11 XBHs, Shoemaker didn't even make September callups over the likes of Jordanny Valdespin, Tom Tellis and Reid Brignac. Still, Shoemaker, being the pro he is, finished the year strong ending up with a .284/.359/.417 slash line consisting of 24 XBHs and 50 RBIs as well as a 36/49 BB/K. Although it should have come already, Shoemaker's major league debut isn't far away. And when it comes, it will be one that will turn heads. Justin Maxwell Maxwell came to the Marlins this offseason amid the speculation that the team was looking to replace Marcell Ozuna. With tensions between the team and Ozuna's agent, Scott Boras seeming to have quited down, the 32-year-old is now in the mix for the fifth OF job. He has served in a similar capacity for much of his major league career, which spans seven seasons and 441 games over which he has hit .220/.303/.399. Most recently, he hit .209/.275/.341 in 100 games with the Giants last year. Like Gillespie, Maxwell's career has screamed AAAA player thus far (he was a fourth round draft pick and has mashed the ball in the minors, proven by a .260/.352/.450 career MiLB line), but watching him in camp thus far, it's been hard to tell. After showing up to camp in what looks to be great shape, Maxwell, who's huge 6'5" 225 pound frame screams and personifies baseball player, has already homered twice including a walk off, doubled, and knocked in four runs. While, like any power hitter, Maxwell is susceptible to the K, everything his bat touches is of the cover-tearing-off variety. His brand of pop off the bench as a late inning replacement and pinch hitter is something the Marlins missed dearly last season. As a team, they only hit .179/.258/.238 in PH situations. Add to the fact that Maxwell will be being coached by the all-time leader in pinch hits, Lenny Harris and you have a prime situation for him filling this role. Defensively, Maxwell has been equally impressive this year, twice robbing hits and once venturing in to the deepest corner of Roger Dean Stadium to rob a home run with a leap at the wall. He gets around the outfield with ease. In 79 games last year, he contributed three outfield assists and was a +5 in the DRS category. Although he has only managed to hover just above replacement level in his career thus far, Maxwell looks to have come to Marlins camp rejuvenated and driven, perhaps a sign that he knows he isn't getting any younger. Should his early success continue, he will likely find himself pulling on a Marlins uniform on Opening Day. Kenny Wilson -- Having never hit more than .239 above AA, Wilson came in to camp as a bit of a longshot to do more than just gain experience with the major league squad. But after the year he had last season with the Suns and the start he has gotten off to in camp, the 26-year-old has begun to turn some heads. Following a .270/.348/.394 hitting line complimented by 37 steals (3.7 SB% above average) as well as 9 assists and a 2.45 range factor in the field, the 26-year-old has gotten off to a 3-7 start this spring, albeit in limited action. He has also shown an outfield arm well becoming of the position he is trying for by contributing 2 outfield assists and covering more than all the ground necessary to make it as a late inning replacement. If he can learn to temper his strikeout rate, Wilson, even at 26, is a guy who can still contribute very positively at the major league level. Isaac Galloway -- After managing to hit just .249/.278/.358 last year with the Zephyrs, Galloway is another guy who came in to camp as a bit of a longshot to win the job. Though he remains that right now, his start has been impressive. He's gone 6 for his first 16 with two doubles and played defense becoming of the 2.84 range factor he displayed last year, covering good ground and taking good routes. With eligibility at every OF position and above average speed, this 26-year-old is very becoming of the role he is trying to fill, a late inning pinch runner and defensive replacement. However, on an even much higher scale than Wilson, Galloway could use to put his strikeout total very much in check. Last year with New Orleans, he struck out 108 times to just 18 walks. Considering he has already struck out 5 times to 0 walks this year in camp, he still remains a longshot for this or any MLB job. Xavier Scruggs Scruggs came to the Marlins in the offseason via a minor league contract. A right handed power bat, Scruggs has never had a problem reaching the fences and beyond, homering 20+ times in five times in his six minor league seasons above low A. However, that has also come at the price of well over 100+ Ks in each of them. In 2013 and 2014, his .376 and .370 OBPs could be attributed to BABIPs of .335 and .336. That figure dropped substantially last season to .285 and for the first time in his minor league career, his ISO did not top .200. With only 14 long balls to his name, another career low, and after a second medicore cup of coffee, the Cardinals cut him. He comes to the Marlins as a low risk, high reward signee. At 28 with just a handful of major league appearances to his credit, it's unlikely Scruggs is going to reach the potential he once appeared to be capable of and his spring performance this far shows it. In eight games and 17 ABs, Scruggs has just two hits (one being a homer) and a 3-1 K/BB. 5th Starter Adam Conley Conley was one of the guys whom the Marlins were forced to turn to due to injuries in 2015. After spending just four seasons above low A in the minors, including a spectacular 19 starts with the Zephyrs in 2015 which equated to a 2.52 ERA, an 81/40 (9.4%) K/BB, a 1.17 WHIP and a 77.2 LOB%, numbers which made him the ace of New Orleans' staff and one of the Pacific Coast League's top hurlers, the 25-year-old lefty joined the Marlins on June 10th. Conley responded well to his first taste of MLB action, holding his ERA under 4 with a 59/21 (13.5%) K/BB over 14 games, 11 starts, and 67 IP. He was susceptible to giving up the long ball as a Marlin, allowing seven over that same span, something which the newly moved in fences at Marlins Park will definitely not help but which the improvements he's shown this spring definitely will. After his fastball touched an average of just 91 MPH in 2015 during his time with the Fish, Conley has come in to camp flashing a heater reaching as high as 96. The pitch also has improved sinking action and allows him to get ahead far more often than not. The Conley changeup has also made some jumps by the looks of it this spring, with tighter spin and a better release point. Those pitches set up his low-70s slider which he has the ability to bury. Keeping hitters completely off-balance with his newly improved velo and the fact that he is and has historically performed better against righties, this southpaw continues to surprise and impress. Early in camp, he looks like the contender to beat. Justin Nicolino -- Nicolino came in to 2015 as the Marlins' second best pitching prospect and unlike top prospect Tyler Kolek, he hasn't disappointed so far on his minor league career but he isn't quite there yet. Following a 14-4, 2.85, 1.07 WHIP season in AA in 2014, Nicolino made his third jump in level in as many years, reaching AAA at the age of 22. There, the pitch-to-contact finesse thrower hit a bit of a bump in the road. In 115 innings with the Zephyrs in 2015, he posted a 7-7 record, had a .294 BAA, a WHIP over 1.4, and an FIP over 4.6. Injuries to the starting rotation forced a premature MLB debut for Nicolino. In 12 starts with the Marlins, he was able to hold down a 4.01 ERA by way of a very low .259 BABIP. That said, he also gave up eight homers in 74 IP, his FIP was a heightened 4.85 and his xFIP was above 5. While Nicolino isn't far away from being a MLB ready 3-5 starter, he lacks any sort of quality out pitch offering. Without one, his sub-90 MPH fastball, still developing changeup (although it flashes plus), and 75 MPH curve that doesn't quite have enough downward velocity to induce swings and misses aren't going to cut it at the major league level. That said, Nicolino is better against righties than lefties and still has plenty of time to fill out as a starter. His progression during the 2016 season with the Zephyrs will be monitored closely. Jose Urena Like Conley, Urena is another guy the injury-plagued Marlins were forced to turn to in 2015. Unlike Conley though, he didn't respond well. Coming to the Fish after just 11 games and 67.2 IP above AA, Urena was tagged for a 5.25 ERA (4.64 FIP), and a 1.1% K/BB in 20 games including nine starts. While Urena has the stuff to succeed as proven by the fact that he went from rookie ball to AAA in less than five years, he's still very green. He has both a two-seamer and a four-seamer to his credit, both sitting in the 93 MPH range. The two-seamer lacks sink and is more of a fourth pitch in the works right now. His slurvy curve is even more so of a pitch in the works. Sitting in the 80 MPH range, it doesn't have the bite Urena would advantageously like to place on the corners and quite often floats back over the heart of the plate. The rest of his breaking arsenal consists of a slider which has made strides over the last two years and his best pitch, a mid-80's changeup. With more experience at the AAA level, Urena has the stuff to become a worthy back of the rotation arm or late reliever but with still some potential to live up to as well as some hitches in his mechanics to iron out when it comes to his arm angle and release points, he will need at least another half to full season in the minors. Edwin Jackson After inexplicably waiting to sign or do much of anything until well near the end of winter, the Marlins scraped the bottom of the free agent pitchers market barrel by inking Edwin Jackson to the minimum MLB contract. Jackson comes to the Marlins following three straight dismal seasons with the Cubs, totaling 16-32 record, a 4.4 ERA, and a 1.52 WHIP over 82 games, after which he was DFA'd. At the end of last year, he joined the rebuilding Braves and tossed 24.1 relief innings. Although it's a small sample size, those innings and the 31 relief innings he threw with the Cubs last year have been the best product Jackson has turned in in years. In those 55.2 frames, he held down a 3.07 ERA and a 1.168 WHIP. Coming down the stretch of a long 15 year career, Jackson no longer has much value outside of that capacity. That said, his stuff retained the best velo it's had since 2012 last year. Though he is not what he once was by any stretch of the imagination whatsoever and has less of an outside chance of making the rotation especially after giving up five runs in his first two spring innings, the veteran is a class act, a good clubhouse guy and can still contribute positively in a 2-3 inning role out of the pen.

2015 Team Stats 51-88 .238/.299/.354 100 HR/318 XBH 1212 IP, 4.49 ERA, 1.43 WHIP Projected Lineup CF John Norwood 2B Alex Fernandez Jr. RF Stone Garrett 1B Austen Smith DH Korey Dunbar C Brad Haynal SS Justin Twine 3B Brian Schales LF Travis Brewster It will undoubtedly be an exciting season in Greensboro this year where, along with new manager Kevin Randel, the newest cast of young stud prospects will join a plethora of improving talent for what is sure to be a Grasshoppers team worth following. Names such as Garrett, Fernandez, Dunbar and Hillyer will meet up with those such as Smith, Twine, Norwood and Kolek, fusing the 2016 Hoppers into a squad worthy of Sally League title contention. When Stone Garrett fell to the Marlins in round eight of last year's draft, some scouts were surprised he fell that far. In his first professional season in Batavia last year, Garrett justified that astonishment by setting the New York Penn League on fire. By way of a .297/.352/.581 slash line, the 19-year-old became the it's best hitter. He had hits in 39 of his 58 appearances and at one point, had a hit in twelve straight games. The 6'2", 195 pounder paced the NYPL in nearly every major power hitting category, including SLG (.581), HRs (11), XBHs (35), total bases (129), and RBIs (46). Looking at those numbers in contrast to Garrett's final high school season before the draft, while the potential was known to be there, it's almost hard to believe the improvement Stone has made in just one short season. In under a year's time and in 74 more ABs, Garrett's BA rose 61 points, his OBP 83, points and his 311 points. In 2014 in the Gulf Coast League, he did not hit a single home run. With the single A Muckdogs, he hit 11 and his RBI total more than doubled from 11 to 29. Both scouts and Garrett himself attribute this to the fact that he learned how to utilize the lower half of his 6'2", 195 pound frame much more efficiently. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlKQKmtdeIE] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRiKN0RqrFE&w=560&h=315] Garrett's huge power swing is no longer all arms. He is getting his hips and legs involved in his approach while still managing to stay behind the ball very well. He transfers his weight from his back foot to the ball like he's been doing it for years. This has resulted in Garrett becoming a much more dangerous man at the plate. He is no longer reaching for pitches away but rather stepping into the ball and making good contact on pitches on the outer half. His quick hands are also allowing him to find the barrel on pitches inside. Ultimately, nearly everything Garrett touches is hit well and hard and the ball jumps off his bat. Though the power is there for him to reach the fences every time, Garrett maintains his discipline. He doesn't try to do too much with pitches. Instead, he relies more on a short straight-through quick stroke and plus speed to turn hard line drives into XBHs. He has a good first step out of the box and flies down the line with sub-7 second ease. On the odd chance that he only collects a single (53% of his hits last year went for at least a double), he utilizes those jets to get in to scoring position. He swiped eight bags last season in 13 attempts. While this area of his game could use a little polishing when it comes to reading opposing pitchers, the raw talent is there for him to become a 30-30 guy. If there is one knock on Garrett's approach, it's that he is susceptible to breaking balls in the dirt. However, from the beginning of last season, he seems to have tempered that. After K'ing 27 times in his first 18 games, he K'd just 28 times in his final 40 games. Rounding out his game, Garrett has a strong arm on defense, worthy of manning any of the three outfield spots. His throws do tend to carry a bit but that is nothing that can't be fixed with some TLC, maturation and consistency at one position on the way up. Stone's speed best suits him for center field, making him quite the rare commodity: a right-handed power first oufielder with plus jets. Should the progression he showed last year continue through his first full professional season this year, this is a guy I will be very high on headed in to 2017. Speaking on his new teammate whom he spent a few games with at the end of last season, Austen Smith echoed our excitement about this giant talent. "I'm excited to have the chance to play with Stone again," Smith said. "He's such a physical specimen. He's going to be a fun player to watch develop." As for Smith himself, the ever-so-modest power hitting first baseman is no light load, either nor is he without a wide variety of skills. The gargantuan 6'4", 235 pounder will begin a second season in Greensboro but if his offseason work pays off, he will not be there long. Last year, after jumping straight from the Gulf Coast League in to his first full season, the 24-year-old's stamina and athleticism served him well as he played in 113 of Greensboro's 139 games, a team high. Going from 153 ABs in 2014 to 390, he was their third best hitter with a .241/.349/.431 line. He also placed second on the team in homers with 17. Smith made great strides last year when it came to maintaining his looseness, serving his pure power stroke very well. Swinging from a straight stance, the ball flies off his barrel when he makes contact with his uppercut hacks. He mashes straight stuff with ease and his best power is to dead center but as he proved last year, he can spray it to all fields. Like any pure power hitter, Smith is susceptible to the strikeout but he walks enough to offset them and still posts solid OBP totes. However, it would be nice to see Smith read breaking stuff a bit better and put some more meat on his BA. If his offseason work pays off this year, it undoubtedly will. "I've worked on shortening my swing a bit," Smith said. "Hopefully that will allow me more time to recognize pitches." Joining 2014 draftees Garrett and Smith will be a name that will take long-time Marlins fans on a nostalgia trip back to the mid-90s (or just make them feel old) as Alex Fernandez Jr, son of former Miami pitcher Alex Fernandez comes to Greensboro for his first taste of full-season ball. Fernandez Jr. will also man a spot on the infield; it will just be from a few feet back from where his dad did his work on the mound. Fernandez is, as you may have guessed, a South Florida resident who graduated from Archbishop McCarthy High School before graduating from Nova Southeastern University. In his undergrad days, he once hit a homer off of now Astros ace Lance McCullers. As he proved last year, it was no fluke. But first, for the defense. Arm wise, the apple didn't fall too far from the tree as Fernandez possesses a strong enough one to play virtually anywhere in the field. His ability to get in a low stance from his 5'10" build, good reads off the bat, good footwork, and soft hands make him most advantageous play at second base. In 150 innings there with the Muckdogs and GCL Marlins in 2015, he piled up a combined range factor right around 5.0, contributed to nine double plays and only committed six errors. At the plate, Fernandez's stout build allows him to stand straight up and swing from a balanced stance. He swings with a straight through line drive stroke that surprisingly packs a bit of power behind it, especially for a guy his size, allotting the way for a SLG right at .400 last year. That said, his swing does have the tendency to get a bit long which is what contributed to a 2.8 K/BB last season with the Muckdogs. As a bottom half of the order bat with surprising power for his build and solid defense, this current version of Fernandez reminds me a lot of a young Jose Fernandez with a lot of room to improve before cracking the majors in what I predict to be 2019. The Marlins addressed the thinnest position in the organization in last year's draft by selecting upwards of seven backstops. One of those selections began producing immediately as a Muckdog. With the 596th overall pick, the Marlins drafted Korey Dunbar deep in the draft in round 20, his second time being selected. He was picked by the Dodgers in 2012 but elected to attend college at the University of North Carolina. After honing his craft there and improving with each passing season three times Dunbar forwent his senior year of college and joined the Muckdogs in Batavia on June 21st. In 17 games in upstate New York, Dunbar slashed .317/.406/.400 with 5 XBH and 5 RBIs, proving not only that he has the ability to improve as he matures with age but also that he has the ability to adjust to different levels of competition. Dunbar's season in Batavia impressed the Marlins' brass so much they gave him a jump-start on this season by promoting him to Greensboro for the end of the Hoppers' season. He hit .238/.333/.286 with a double and 3 RBIs in 21 ABs. As a hitter, Dunbar has awesome raw power stemming from a huge uppercut swing. When he makes contact, he has good gap-to-gap strength and a knack for getting the ball at least to the wall. But there are some flaws in Dunbar's approach that need to be rectified. Preswing, Dunbar relies far too much on his arms and not nearly enough on his legs. Looking at his swing, even on homers, he doesn't get nearly enough of his lower half behind his stroke. Furthermore, Dunbar's ABs rely almost exclusively on what happens on the first pitch. If he falls behind even 0-1, his ABs usually result in a strikeout which is what has led to 30/11 K/BB so far in his pro career and 2.13 K/BB in his college career. However, if Dunbar can make a few breakthrough changes in his approach and learn to be a bit more patient and not press especially on pitches away, he can turn in to a very dangerous hitter and being a power-first backstop, a very sought after commodity. The arm strength Korey uses at the plate further serves him on defense where he possesses a cannon throw. For a guy his size, he wears the gear very well and has the ability to block any pitch in the dirt. Like his offense though, his defense needs a bit of nurturing in the way that his throws tend to get a bit too much arm behind them and carry. If the trend Korey has shown so far in his career that he makes great strides on both sides of the ball every year continues, he will be a fun product to watch on the way up. I pencil him in as the DH and backup catcher to start the year in 2016. Accordingly, I have the starting catching job falling to Brad Haynal. A third year catcher out of San Diego State where he hit .274/.341/.461 with 62 XBH and 98 RBI despite missing an entire season in 2012 due to a broken leg, forwent a red shirt college season to join the Marlins in 2014. Haynal spent most of his time in Batavia that season where he hit .271/.318/.373 with 8 XBH and 21 RBI. Last season, Haynal made strides in the area of plate presence that are nothing short of gargantuan. After piling up a dismal 51/10 K/BB in 43 games and 171 ABs in 2014, Haynal managed a 51/30 in 68 games and 248 ABs last year, paving the way for him to hit .274/.362/.407 with 21 doubles, 4 homers and 34 RBI. After placing near the bottom of the NYPL in OBP a season prior, he was the league's 17th best in that category. With 25 of his 68 hits going for extra bases, Haynal was also the NYPL's 17th best slugger. By trade, Haynal is a pure pull hitter, which pitchers exploited by shying far away from the inside half and pitching him as far away as possible when ahead in the count. That was until he fell under the tutelege of Rigoberto Silverio last season. Comparing hit charts and approaches, Silviero worked wonders with Haynal. Instead of trying to turn pitches inside-out, Haynal began using his front foot trigger to point towards the ball and kept his head down much more efficiently, watching pitches all the way through. The results are evident. Where only something in the neighborhood of 17 of his ABs resulted in a ball just managing to reach the right field grass in 2014, Haynal had exactly the same amount of balls drop for contact in that vicinity, including three doubles and a homer. These improvements have made Haynal's mechanics beautiful. As mentioned, he times pitches with an early front-foot trigger which he raises as soon as he sees the ball come out of the pitcher's hand. He gets his lower half engaged well and snaps his hips through his swing. Perhaps his best asset though is his ability to maintain loose hands until he commits to contact. It gives his approach a great sense of fluidity and makes his slight uppercut swing look like it's being executed with ease. He maintains a two hand grip on the bat all the way through his stroke and only raises his head after he makes contact. As a result of the work he put in with Silverio, Haynal has become a mechanically and athletically sound power hitting catcher with the ability to touch all fields. Considering his OBP and SLG both rose nearly 100 points and his BB/K more than doubled (2.5 to 5.8), it is safe to say Haynal has definitely been born again as a hitter. If Haynal can make similar progress on the defensive side of the ball where he has good raw tools that need to be harnessed, he will become quite the all-around backstop. Along some of the rest of the infield, the Hoppers will likely welcome back shortstop Justin Twine and third baseman Brian Schales, both of whom were counted along the Marlins' top organizational prospects last year. Unfortunately for some minor leaguers, even those who receive a lot of preseason hype, the baseball world isn't all rainbows and butterflies. Both Twine and Schales learned that last year as both of them struggled to tread water above the mendoza line and committed a combined 55 errors, causing them to drop off the top prospect radar this season in almost all circles. However, there is still plenty of talent in these two young players. Firstly, we look at Twine. As a two sport athlete out of TCU in 2014, scouts raved about certain aspects of Twine's game including his bat speed and athleticism neither of which were a problem last year. However, they also commented on his swing being entirely too long. That is something we saw plenty of in 2015. In addition to a weak followthrough, Twine's footwork is way off-kilter. He uses a front foot trigger to time pitches and gets it down as the pitch arrives which is fine but as he follows through, his plant leg comes off the ground as well. This results in Twine essentially hopping in to his swings and throws everything else completely off. The product of this is an off-balance long swing, a ton of strikeouts (108 last year) and weak contact. While the raw tools and athleticism are not in question, this needs to be addressed by Silviero and the rest of the Hoppers' staff if Twine is going to live up to his potential at the plate. Regarding Twine's defensive game, it's a very similar story. While he has great speed and the ability to close on anything hit in his vicinity, proven by his 4.03 range factor last year, he doesn't always take the best routes to balls which results in hurried and off-balance throws. It was hoped that with more innings, this was something Twine would be able to correct, but after his first 1300+ pro innings it still hasn't. For this reason and with improving his offense undoubtedly being his primary focal point, Twine may be better suited for either second base or an outfield position. Then there is Brian Schales. After entering 2015 as the Marlins' #16 prospect, the fourth round pick from 2014 didn't have a terrible campaign, slashing .260/.330/.348, but hardly one becoming of that placement within the organization. While some of the reason for this can be attributed to 2015 being his first pro season, Schales' game is definitely in need of some grooming. Schales stands in a similar stance as that of Twine, nearly straight up with a slight bend in the knees. Other than that though, Schales has far better mechanics than his fellow infielder. He engages his lower half well and has a much shorter swing, which compliments his style of slap singles hitting well. Vision wise, Schales is quite decent but he could use to get a bit better when it comes to following the ball out of the pitcher's hand. He is late to pick up the break on pitches and while he doesn't strike out much, he very rarely finds the barrell. If the 20-year-old can improve in that aspect, it will work wonders for the kind of hit-for-average type guy he hopes and needs to become to be a success professionally. On defense, Schales is the kind of guy that has the ability to make a fantastic play on any ball hit near him but his arm is still very immature. He tends to get on top of his throws very often, resulting in either hard-to-handle or throws far off the mark. Overall, though, there's still plenty of talent in this young infielder and he isn't many breakthroughs away from placing himself back near the top of the Marlins' prospect list. With good coaching and some effort, he can place himself back on the fast track to the majors this season. Watch him closely. Projected Rotation 1. Tyler Kolek 2. Michael Mader 3. Jordan Holloway 4. Brett Lilek [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLKvxnc6D98&w=560&h=315] Young fireballer Tyler Kolek who topped triple digits as early as his days in high school had high hopes surrounding him as he entered 2015 as the Marlins' top ranked prospect. Over the course of his 108.2 innings as a full-season professional, the 20-year-old had that same incredible velocity --- and that's about it. As he labored through the season and after the campaign wound up, his struggles were well documented. Here are my takeaways. In very simple terms, Kolek, right now, is a one-pitch pitcher. That one pitch is his fastball. In high school, Kolek could get by with this, putting all of his arm behind the pitch and just purely blowing it by hitters. However, as Kolek has learned, that won't cut it in the majors. Tinkering with his delivery has cost him some MPH off his fastball and caused it to settle in to the mid-90s, usually sitting at around 93-95. The pitch has good downward movement as it is thrown from almost a completely over the top delivery and has some slight sinking action. It is the first pitch he throws in nearly every AB, as it should be. His command of the pitch is iffy but it is good enought at the moment to allow him to place it where he wants more often than not. Other than that, the rest of Kolek's stuff is literally all over the place. He is not confident in any of the rest of his offerings, leading to a long arm action and a delivery stride in his legs that often finds him throwing from well behind the stride in his plant leg. This leads to a pitch that is nearly impossible to control and depending on where it winds up, either a very hittable pitch or a very obvious ball. Either way, his offspeed stuff is very easy on hitters' eyes. While these are issues that can be worked out with good coaching, they are issues that deter him from the fast track making him less of an A type prospect and more like a B-C type. 2016 isn't a make-or-break season for Kolek as he is still very young but it is a year in which we will further be able to establish his status as a prospect and where he may spot in future Marlins' plans. Re-joining Kolek will be his teammate from last year, Michael Mader. Mader is a 22-year-old Floridian lefty drafted with a supplemental pick in 2014. He owns a mid-90s fastball usually sitting around 93 MPH, a good biting out pitch curveball in the 80-MPH range and a solid mix-in changeup. When on, Mader was brilliant in 2015, six times topping 6 innings with one run or less. But when he was off, he was really off, six times failing to go more than 4 innings and givin up more than four runs. Mechanically, Mader is a very sound pitcher, throwing from a 3/4 delivery with a downhill stride. His fastball has been clocked as high as 95 but usually sits in the 90-92 MPH range. His best offering is undoubtedly his slurvy curve out pitch which possesses excellent late movement. The one hitch keeping the athletically build 6'0" 200 punder away from a future rotation spot at the moment is his inconsistent command. As good as his slider can be when on, it can be equally as hittable when he isn't. This is the biggest issue facing Mader if he hopes to make it as a starter. He could also use to further develop his third pitch changeup. As for the third and fourth roty spots, I have both them going to newcomers from Batavia. Firstly, Jordan Holloway is a pick the Marlins took a big chance on in round 20 of the draft. By the looks of him so far, the gargantually tall 6'4" righty has paid off. With his fastball topping out in the 93 MPH range which he has very good command over, Holloway mixes in a variety of breaking stuff, the best of which being a curve whcih spins tightly into the zone, that is provided he doesn't get on top of it too much which should work itself out as he matures. His work-in-progress pitch is a changeup which he tosses in the mid-80s. Should that offering come to fruition as well as his hook further improving, the huge downhill thrower who makes the most of his large build is a projectable 3-5 starter with plenty of upside. Finally, there comes lefty Brett Lilek whom the Marlins drafted in the second round last season. The now 22-year-old produced impressive results in his college career with the Arizona Sun Devils, going 10-8 with a 3.05 ERA and a 7.97 K/9 over his three seasons. Last season in Batavia, Lilek was one of the Muckdogs' most effective hurlers, with the worst luck ever, going just 1-2 in 11 starts despite compiling a 3.34 ERA by way of a 6.14 K/BB. Lilek owns a vast variety of weapons including a 93-95 MPH heater with good downward movement and three breaking pitches including a great late-break slider, an improving curve, and a mix-in project changeup. With a 95-82 mix in velocities and the potential to become a four pitch pitcher who is athletic as they come, Lilek should be a fun peice to watch. Projected 2016 Team Stats 61-79 .246/.315/.370 82 HR/303 XBH 1185 IP, 4.02 ERA, 1.37 WHIP

For fans, it's the only form of professional baseball to tie them over through the grueling offseason. For players, it's a chance for them to showcase their talents to their respective clubs and get a jump-start on the upcoming campaign. In the valley of the sun, Marlins' outfield prospect Austin Dean shone bright, becoming one of the Arizona Fall League's best players and earning All-Star honors for the second time in the matter of only a few months. After leading the Hammerheads and placing 18th in the entire league in BA (.268) and placing third on his squad in slugging (.366) in his second professional full season in 2015 in the extremely pitcher friendly Florida State League, Dean took his talents to Mesa. There, in the much more neutral Arizona Fall League, the 22-year-old showed off his potential by becoming the league's ninth-best for average hitter by way of a .323 BA. By rounding out his slash line with a .364 OBP and .452 SLG, he kept pace with the likes of Giants' top prospect Christian Arroyo (MLB.com's #82 prospect) and outperformed guys like Guardians' stud Clint Frazier (MLB.com's #27 prospect) all while hitting against guys like Cardinals' top arm Alex Reyes (MLB.com's #13 prospect) and Brewers lefty Josh Hader, MLB's #61 prospect who is on the verge of cracking the majors. Dean had a hit in 12 of his 16 games, including six multi-hit efforts. [mlbvideo id="524270083" width="400" height="224" /] One of the most impressive moments of the entire AFL season came when Dean participated in the league's hitting challenge during the league's opening week. In the event, a player from each organization swings for homers as well as for targets placed around the field which can earn them points. Prior to that, each player attempts four bunts trying to place the ball inside of a target on the infield. Before showing off his line drive power by hitting several balls to the wall, Dean was the only player in the competition to place a bunt inside one of the circular target areas, proving he is honing a vast variety of hitting tools. Dean made it to a tiebreaker playoff final in the competition by tying Dodgers prospect Jacob Scavuzzo. At season's end, Dean's accomplishments won him an invite to the league's All-Star game (appropriately called the Fall Stars Game). Once again, much like he did the entire AFL season, he didn't disappoint. He provided the most exciting play of the night when he hit a ball down the line in right, perfectly placed past a diving outfielder. He then rounded the bases in a flash and scored an inside-the-park home run standing up, which provided two of the East's three runs. And that is exactly the type of hitter Dean is: not a guy who is going to hit a lot of balls over the fence but rather a tactically sound bat with great vision who frustrates pitchers by waiting them out and forcing them to come in to the zone. He keeps his head down all the way through his swing and, as is evidenced by his hit chart from last season with the Hammerheads, hit the ball to all fields. After his prototypical line drive swing which has attributed to a career 18.66 line drive percentage, Dean has a good first step out of the box and plus speed that garnered him a 6.74 60 yard dash time coming out of high school and 18 stolen bases last season. Asked about what he thinks of his former teammate at the plate, Tyler Bremer who spent most of last year playing with Dean, echoed these sentiments and further explained why Dean is already such a tough out to get. "His approach is what makes him tough to pitch to," Bremer says. "He drives the ball to right field very well but has quick enough hands to get to the inside pitch as well. He also has enough pop to really hurt if a pitcher makes a mistake. I think if he keeps making improvements to his game like he has been the past off seasons I think he has the chance to be an every day outfielder in the big leagues." The improvements Bremer speaks of come in part by the way in which Dean has tempered his strikeout total with each passing year. Since 2013, he has seen his K% fall from 20% to 13%. In addition to his fine plate work with the Hammerheads, Dean also navigated the cavernous outfield of Roger Dean Stadium very well, compiling a 1.82 range factor and 15 outfield assists between two positions, rounding out his game nicely. So what does all of this mean? Of course Dean's exports in Arizona this year, great as they were, need to be taken for what they were: a small sample size worth of two months' ABs. However, when included in total with what Dean has been able to accomplish thus far in his young career, his winter in Mesa further highlighted his full-season accomplishments in Jupiter and undoubtedly earned him at least a very good chance at being promoted to AA Jacksonville this season, even if he begins his season with the Hammerheads. Dean is nurturing and building a skill set that is becoming of an every day starting outfielder. He has already been a fun product to watch and will continue to be this coming year.

As we edge closer to the start of the minor league season, we got our latest big announcement on Friday when the Marlins announced their minor league staff for all teams as well as the minor league coordinators that will belong to the big league roster. With the announcement, we learned that Don Mattingly won't be the only new face on the top step donning Marlins' affiliated gear. With many of the organization's head coaches and staff from last season moving on to bigger and better things, three of Miami's four minor league squads will have a new staff at the helm in 2016. Here's a closer look at the men who will be guiding the future of the Fish in 2016. Firstly in New Orleans, the Zephyrs wave goodbye to Andy Haines as he packs his bags for Chicago and the hitting coordinator gig with the big league Cubs. For Marlins' ownership, it was undoubtedly a heartfelt goodbye to Haines who spent eight faithful years with the organization, compiling a 517-495 record and bringing the club a Sally League title in 2011, an Arizona Fall League title in 2014, and coming within one W of a Florida State League title with the Hammerheads in 2013. During his long tenure with the Fish, Haines had a hand in coaching, mentoring and grooming some of the team's best commodities such as Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez, Christian Yelich, and more recently Justin Bour and Justin Nicolino among many others. Those who played for Haines, including reliever Craig Stem, have nothing but praise and respect for their former skipper. "He's a great guy," Stem says. "Even when we weren't playing so well he was always positive and reminded us of our individual and team goals. Every day was an opportunity to improve on the day before. That's what you want in a manager. Hainsey will be sorely missed." With Haines' departure, the Zephyrs' new ownership headed by Lou Schwechheimer, had their first impression on the line when they faced the challenge of appointing a new manager. They completed that challenge successfully by selecting Arnie Beyeler to head the team in 2016. Beyeler, 51, is an experienced and accomplished minor league manager. He dons an 802-756 all-time record all of which he spent in the Red Sox's organization. Before being promoted to the Red Sox's staff in 2013 where he helped lead the team to a World Series title, Beyeler enjoyed two years' chock full of success at the AAA level. In 2011, he lead the PawSox to a division title and in 2012, he managed the first Pawtucket team to win an international title in nearly 30 years. At the AAA level, Beyler owns a sparkling 159-128 (.805) lifetime record. There is no doubt that the veteran Beyeler will be up to the task of leading the Zephyrs to success. As Stem points out that -- although change is a way of life as a minor leaguer -- it is up to the players to respond to a new style of leadership. "Welcoming a new manager is something that is common in the minor league world. Most years you will be playing for someone different whether that be due to a coaching change, promotion, demotion, trade, or otherwise," he says. "Adjustments always have to be made, but in the end the goal is always the same and a manager's coaching style can often dictate the direction a team goes. The ability to move on and perform with a new manager at the helm will be a test for all the players to see if they can perform with the same intensity and quality regardless of who is leading them to do so." Joining Beyeler's staff will be pitching coach Derek Bothelo and hitting coach Paul Philips. Bothelo comes to the Zephyrs via being promoted from AA Jacksonville. He is a South Florida native who grew up in Boca Raton before attending Miami-Dade South Community College. He joined the majors after being drafted by the Phillies for the second time in 1976. He played 12 professional seasons, holding down a career 4.11 minor league ERA and topping 1,000 career strikeouts. Despite spending a year out of baseball at one point, Bothelo realized his childhood dream in 1982 by making it to the majors with the Royals. After retiring in 1986, Bothelo began his coaching career in 1990. The bulk of his career was been spent with the Reds for whom he served 12 seasons. He also spent six years in the Braves' system where he helped groomed the likes of Peter Moylan, Craig Kimbrel and Kris Medlen. He has over 35 years coaching experience under his belt. Phillips, 38, is a 1998 draftee who played for six years between the Royals, White Sox, Rockies, Guardians and Brewers. He hit .270/.317/.367 over 13 minor league seasons and cracked the majors seven times, including his first occasion in 2004, where he hit .262/.298/.357. In 2012, Phillips ended his playing career and began coaching at Lipscomb University. During his tenure there, he helped Lipscomb enjoy it's best three-year run in school history, recording 97 wins. Most recently, last season, he helped the Bisons to a 39-20 record, a tournament championship and a national playoff berth by way of a collective .275/.361/.406 slash line. The first of just two head coaches returning to their old post is Dave Berg who will begin his second season as manager of the Jacksonville Suns. A former utility infielder who got his major league debut with the Marlins after attending the University of Miami, Berg began his coaching career in 2009. He spent several years as an infield instructor before managing at Greensboro. In his first season as skipper, Berg led the Grasshoppers to an 80-59 record and a spot in the Sally League championship series. He returned to the same post in 2014 and enjoyed similar success going 87-53, giving the Hoppers a share of the first in their division. He owns a 224-189 (.843) career managerial record. Last season, Berg managed a pluthera of young talent, some of which made the jump to the majors all the way from AA including Kyle Barraclough, Kendry Flores and Bryan Ellington. Reliever Tyler Bremer who spent last season with Jacksonville attributes Berg's managerial success to his overseer-type style which keeps the game fun and allows his players to find their own way, provided, of course, they are going at 100% at all times. "He brings a laid back atmosphere but with the expectation the team is going to play the right way," Bremer says. "With it being a more advanced older league I think his coaching style gives the players the opportunity to go out and play their game without someone down their throat. Though if he feels like you aren't playing hard or not going about things the right way he's not afraid to address it, and will do so quickly. I think Berg is perfect for Jacksonville." The Marlins' organization may have lost a great coach in Haines to the Cubs, but they also gained a great baseball mind from the Cubs in the man who will serve as the Suns' pitching coach this year. For the past two seasons, Storm Davis served in the same capacity for the Tennessee Smokies, the Cubs' AA affiliate, leading that staff to two sub-4 ERA seasons. Preceding that, Davis managed a single A Daytona Cubs staff that held down a 75-51 record and a 3.64 ERA en route to a Florida State League championship. Before beginning his coaching career in 2008, all Davis managed to do was hold down a career 4.02 ERA and a 113-96 career record over 13 major league seasons. He was a positive WAR player in 12 of those seasons and a 1+ WAR player in eight of them. With great stamina and a great physical make-up, Davis ate innings like no other, piling up nearly 2,000 (1780.2, seasonal average of 178), an ability which earned him the moniker "the perfect fifth starter" by sabermetricans. Davis won two World Series titles, one in 1983 with the Orioles and one in 1989 with the A's. His best season occurred in 1984 in Baltimore when he posted a 14-9 record and a 3.12 ERA over a career-high 225 innings. Bremer, who spent time with the Cubs organization, knows the respect Davis commands and deserves and is eager to reap the benefits of his expertise. "Storm's pedigree brings an instant sense of respect and knowledge," Bremer says. "He has been where we as players want to go, and has had success there too which brings a lot of excitement knowing we have him for a whole season to work with. I know from my time with the Cubs players spoke very highly of him so I'm eager to get on a mound with him and see what we can accomplish." Hitting and third base coach Rich Arena rejoins the Suns in 2016. Prior to joining Jacksonville last year, he served as hitting instructor for the 2012 Jamestown Jammers, the Marlins' former single A short season affiliate. Close knit relationships run deep with Arena and many of the Suns' position players as many former Jammers became Suns at the same time as Arena and remain so with him this year. In 2016, the Hammerheads will be at the Ready. A well-deserved promotion to the big league coaching staff for Brian Schneider paved the way for fellow former infielder Randy Ready to take the helm in Jupiter. A sixth round draftee in 1980 by the Brewers, Ready flew through the minors in just three short years, jumping a level with each passing season, attributing to a robust .326/.445/.509 career minor league slash line, before cracking the majors in 1983. He spent three seasons coming off the bench for the Brewers before joining the Padres in 1987 where he enjoyed his best season as a professional, hitting .309/.423/.520 and piling up a 5.8 WAR as Jack McKeon's full time second baseman. A pesky hitter with a great eye and a knack for making contact, Ready ended a 13 year career with a .359 OBP by way of a 326/276 BB/K. That kind of skillset and expertise of the strike zone will hugely benefit a Hammerheads team that OBP'd a Florida State League low .296 last season. After his playing career ended in 1997, Ready returned to minor league baseball in 2002 where his success at that level continued immediately. As manager of the single A short season Oneonta Tigers, he led a roster that included the likes of Curtis Granderson to a 47-27 record and a division title, accomplishments that earned him the NYPL's Manager of the Year award and a promotion to single A Fort Wayne in 2004. While grooming the likes of Chase Headley, Jose Lobaton, Will Veneble, Joakim Soria, and Wade LeBlanc, Ready led the Wizards to two winning seasons. In 2007, Ready made the jump to AA San Antonio. Headley, LeBlanc, Venbeble and others all made the jump with him and once again benefited from Ready's managerial prowess. The team hit a very Ready-like .256/.339/.401 and brought the Missions a Texas League title in the team's inaugural year as a Padres affiliate. 2008 saw Ready promoted to AAA Portland where he coached a team that walked a league high 607 times to a 70-74 record. Ready was in the running to become the next Astros head coach in 2009 but Houston selected Brad Mills. Ready nonetheless made the majors for the first time as a coach that year, joining the Padres. He spent two seasons with the Friars, coaching them to a collective .242 BA over three years. He joins the Marlins with a career managerial record of 398-376 over six full minor league seasons. Ready's staff will be filled out by pitching coach Jeremy Powell and hitting coach Frank Moore. Powell joins the Hammerheads via a promotion from single A Greensboro. For the past two years, Powell served in the same capacity for the single A Grasshoppers leading them to 1010/488 K/BB and 7.5 K/9 last year. In 2014, Powell coached a staff that led the Sally League in strikeouts (1146), least walks (351) and uniformly, K/BB (3.27). That staff was also second in ERA (3.49) and third in W/L% (.621). Prior to his tenure with Greensboro, Powell spent two seasons with the Gulf Coast League Marlins, allowing them to hold down a 3.41 ERA and a 448/161 K/BB in 2014, a K/BB ratio which ranked third in the league. In his coaching debut in 2012, Powell led the GCL Marlins to a collective 3.27 ERA which ranked fifth in the league. Prior to his coaching career, Powell was a 1994 draftee out of high school. He played with Montreal's GCL team that year, going 2-2 with a 2.93 ERA for a staff that led the league in WHIP, was second in strikeouts, and fourth in both ERA and win percentage. After spending 1995 in Vermont with the Expos' low A short season affiliate, Powell spent all of '96 with single A Delmarva, marking his first career full season. He responded to the increase in playing time very well, going 12-9 with a minuscule 3.03 ERA and a 109/66 K/BB over 157.2 IP. His contributions helped propel the '96 Shorebirds, a team which also included another current Marlins' coach, Brian Schneider as well as former Marlins pitcher Javier Vazquez, to an 83-59 record and a Sally League North division title. Another promotion greeted him in 1997 as he moved to high A West Palm Beach and likewise, so did an increase in production. That year, a 21-year-old Powell went 9-10 with a 3.02 ERA and a 121/62 K/BB, ranking him the fifth best starting pitcher in the Florida State League (minimum of 130 IP). In 1998, Powell got two promotions. The first came to start the year when he joined the AA Harrisburg Senators. After going 9-7 with an even 3.00 ERA with a 77/37 K/BB and a 1.16 WHIP, making him the team's ace, Powell had impressed the Expos enough to skip AAA and crack the majors for the first time at the All-Star break. His MLB debut came on July 23, 1998 against the Cubs, a game in which he made a quality start (6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 K, 1 BB). In 1999, Powell returned to the minors with the AAA Ottawa Lynx. In his first 91 IP that year, he once again aced a staff, holding down a sub-3 ERA (2.97) via a 72-37 K/BB. He was once agin promoted to the majors at the midway point of the season. On August 9th of that season, Powell enjoyed his best start in the MLB, going eight shutout innings and earning the win. Following an off season in 2000 in which he struggled in both the minors and majors, Powell made the move to Japan in 2001 where he enjoyed a decorated Nippon Proffessional Baseball career. In eight seasons with the Osaka Kinetsu Buffaloes, Orix Buffaloes, Yomiuri Giants, and Fukoka Softbank Hawks, Powell went 69-65 with a 3.97 ERA, an 858/334 K/BB (2.65%), and a 1.3 WHIP. He contributed to league title winning teams in 2001 and 2008. He was his team's ace during a 14-12, 3.51, 160/55 K/BB 2005 season and his team's second best hurler (only to Koji Uehara) in a 10-10, 3.32 ERA, 131/31 K/BB 2006 season. For his career, Powell boasts a 65-69, 3.72 ERA, 2.02 K/BB line in the minors and a 69-65, 3.97 ERA, 2.65 K/BB in Japan. His expertise of several different countries' brands of baseball as well as his experience as a coach last year will be a welcome fit for the Hammerheads staff which looks to improve upon the 67-73, 3.08 ERA, 2.30 K/BB line they set last season. Frank Moore rejoins the Hammerheads as hitting coach, a position which he held in 2011. He also spent parts of two seasons with the Sharks as a career minor league utility player. Drafted out of high school in 1996 by the Pirates but did not begin his professional career until being drafted again by the Devil Rays in 1998. From 1999 until 2002, Moore made jumps in level with each passing season by hitting .304/.349/.392 in '99, .263/.300/.363 in 2000, .307/.346/.430 in 2001 (ranking in California League's top 20), and .281/.342/.350 in '02. He cracked AAA in '03 and '04 before joining the Marlins organization in 2005 where he spent time with Jupiter and then AA affiliate Carolina and AAA affiliate Albuquerque before retiring in 2009. A pesky slap singles type bat, Moore's career MiLB line reads .276/.328/.380 over 10 seasons. His expertise at getting on base will be welcome on a Hammerheads squad that managed just a .296 OBP last season. Following his playing career, Moore stayed with the Marlins' organization, serving as Jamestown's hitting coach for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Those year's Jammers teams hit a collective .246 and OBP'd .331.From 2012-15, Moore was the Grasshoppers' hitting coach. In '12, the Hoppers were the Sally League's second best hitting team with a .272/.345/.398 line which helped earn them a spot in the league's championship final. In 2014, in true Frank Moore fashion, Greensboro were OBP gods, getting on base at a league high .351 clip. Their collective line (.285/.351/.407) was once again second best in the Sally League. In his three career as the Hoppers hitting coach, Moore led them to a collective .262 BA and .336 OBP . The second of two returning head coaches is Kevin "Smoke" Randel who will begin his second season as the Grasshoppers' head coach. Randel's is a name that should be familiar to Marlins fans as he was drafted by the Fish in 2002. His third time being drafted, Randel actually signed this time and became a part of the Marlins' organization. As a career minor league utility infielder, Randel hit very well, compiling a .267/.374/.439 career line. In his day, he had one of the best eyes in the organization with his career-low OBP bottoming out at .331 (in his first full year as a pro) and his second worst .371. However, Randel almost inexplicably only spent seven games above the AA level. After retiring in 2009, Randel began his coaching career in 2010 as the Grasshoppers' hitting coach. Over two seasons while helping groom the likes of Christian Yelich, JT Realmuto and Mark Canha, he coached the Hoppers to a seasonal average .283 BA and .319 OBP. Their 2011 .426 SLG ranked second in the league and their .269 BA ranked third, aiding them in their eventual league championship win. After that season, Randel served as hitting coach to the AA Jacksonville Suns, a team which hit .253/.341/.387. The .341 team OBP ranked third in the Southern League. Randel's ability to get on base aided the Suns greatly that season. Their 569 walks that year were the most in the league. Pitcher Sam Alvis, who threw for Randel last year, says that, like his fellow manager Dave Berg, Randel keeps the game loose and fun as long as he knows his players are giving it their all. "Smoke is a great mananger and I really enjoy playing under him," Alvis says. "He's very energetic and enjoys having a good time as long as everyone is doing their job. I like how he helps develop us in our own way. He's very open and easy to talk to about anything. We are lucky to have him." Randel's staff will be rounded out by pitching coach Brendan Sagara and hitting coach Rigoberto Silverio. Both Sagara and Silverio served on short season Batavia's squad in the same capacity last season. That Muckdogs team, by way of Silverio's leadership, hit .252/.320/.347 and, courtesy of Sagara, held down an even 4.00 ERA and a 2.20 K/BB. Silverio is no stranger to the Marlins' organization. 2016 marks his eighth year with the Fish as a coach and his thirteenth altogether (he spent five seasons in the Marlins' minor league ranks, playing as an infielder). From 2012-2013, Silverio served as hitting coach for the Jupiter Hammerheads, teams which held the likes of Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, and Mark Canha. He led those Hammerheads teams to a collective .255/.327/.357 line. In 2012, Silverio helped the Hammerheads to the Florida State League finals. That year, the team's .336 OBP led the league and their .265 BA ranked second. Rigoberto got his start as a coach in single A short season Jamestown where he helped the Jammers to a .252/.321/.356 line over three seasons (2009-2011). His 2010 Jammers team had the second best record in the league (43-32), ranked third in BA (.264) third in slugging (.400), and third in homers (45). Before his coaching career, Silverio spent another five years with the Marlins as a career minor leaguer, playing for many of the same teams he would go on to coach. Signed as a free agent in 2005, an 18-year-old Silverio hit .302/.374/.388 as a GCL Marlin, making him the third best BA on that team. He also ranked third in walks (15). Silverio then spent 2006-2007 between the Jammers and Hammerheads before ending his professional playing career. He is a lifetime .256/.326/.309 hitter. Sagara also joins the Grasshoppers via a promotion from Batavia. Sagara spent four seasons with the Muckdogs, coaching them to ERAs of 4.00, 3.87, 3.42 and 3.08, which ranked the Muckdogs fourth in 2012. His best year as a coach came in 2007 when he helped coach the unafillated Windy City Thunderbolts, which were coached by another current Marlins' coach, Andy Haines, to a 68-28 record which included a .708 win percentage and a 3.63 ERA, both league bests. Their 1.301 WHIP also ranked best in the league. Their 2.12 K/BB ranked second in the league. The Batavia Muckdogs' staff will be covered as part of their season preview later this year when the single A short season begins.

Stone Garrett, CF A Short Season Monthly Stats: 26-90 (.289), 5 HR, 3 3B, 5 2B, 20 RBI, 31/5 K/BB If there is any truth to the adage, "first impressions are everything", this kid must have the Marlins' front office convinced that he is a future Hall of Famer. Miami's eighth round draft pick from 2014, Stone Garrett has taken the New York Penn League by storm in his second year as a pro, leading it in every major stat category. While the eighth rounder playing like a first rounder so soon in his career may come as a bit of a shock to most of us, it comes as par for the course for those who knew him in his high school days. As a standout at George Ranch High School in Sugarland, Texas, Garrett put together a sweet career, earning first team underclassman honors in 2012 and 2013 and All-Region first team as well as first team All-American honors in his senior year, a campaign in which he boasted a .398 BA and a .461 OBP. The center fielder also flashed good speed all year long and showcased it to potential suitors when he ran a 6.47 60 yard dash in a Perfect Game event at Petco Park in the days leading up to the draft. However, being the best player on a great team has it's downfalls, especially near the end of the season when scouts are most present. Because of his level of play, Garrett rarely saw quality pitches or many pitches at all on the inner half. Pitching him away with breaking stuff, teams had Garrett, who is a very patient hitter but can press when frustrated, a testament to his young age, had him flailing his long arms and missing a lot as the season dragged on. Because of this, teams shied away from Garrett which allowed the potential first through third rounder fall to the discounted price of the eighth round. That's where the Marlins were waiting to snag him with pick 227. And they are undoubtedly very glad they did. This season with Batavia, Garrett is showing his true potential by completely mashing NYPL pitching. Standing from a rock-solid straight away stance, the 6'2" specimen imposes fear in the opposing pitcher. That fear is justified when Garrett swings the bat. Using a small front foot trigger, he drives through the ball with improved action in his lower body and snap in his hips, an area of focus for the Batavia coaching staff in the days leading up to the start of short season. The strength in Garrett's hands and the way the ball explodes off his barrel are nothing short of prodigious. A look at his spray chart, his .561 slugging percentage and .270 ISO back that assertion perfectly. The 19-year-old also rounds the bases and covers ground in the outfield with plus speed. He has stolen 8 bases this year and made some difficult plays look easy in the outfield. The one area of his game that has fallen off in his transition to the bigs is his patience. Whereas there was rarely a game in which he didn't walk in high school, he has took a turn towards the more prototypical power hitter by posting a .259 BB/K. Again though, Garrett has amazing instincts. Maturation itself will ease some of that pain and coaching should do the rest. With proper grooming, Garrett could turn in to a top prospect by the time he arrives in South Florida. The bottom line: Garrett is a sizable 6'2" 195 pounder who is absolutely mashing NYPL pitching in his second year as a pro, leading his league in homers and slugging. Plus speed also has him leading the NYPL in triples and in the top seven in doubles. He also covers all the necessary ground and then some in the outfield. He has transitioned beautifully from high school to the bigs with most of his assets coming to fruition in less than two short seasons. The biggest and quite possibly only hole in his game is the fact that he has taken a turn for the worse when it comes to patience. A lot of that though can be attributed to a 19-year-old mind going up against this level of talent with just 337 at bats under his belt and should be easily ironed out as he progresses. Garrett has great instincts, a beautiful swing, and all the raw tools and talent in the world necessary to allow him to climb top prospect leader boards everywhere as he matures. We are excited as this should be a fun one to watch.

Apologies for the lack of updates lately. It's been a crazy few weeks. Don't forget you can always get immediate updates including live in-game look-ins and images by following us on Twitter @marlinsminors. 6/15/2015 @ Round Rock L/13 0-1 Cole Gillespie, RF: 3-6, BB, K Vinny Rottino, 1B: 2-4, 2 BB Austin Wates, LF: 2-6, 2B Kendry Flores, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K Bullpen: 7 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 6 K 6/16/2015 @ Round Rock L 7-8 Miguel Rojas, SS: 3-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB Reid Brignac, 1B: 2-5, 3 RBI, R, K Jordanny Valdespin, 2B: 2-5, 2B, R Jarred Cosart, SP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K Jon Link, RP: 1.2 IP, H, BB, K 6/17/2015 @ Round Rock L 3-4 Isaac Galloway, CF: 2-4, RBI, R, K, SB (6) Juan Diaz, DH: 2-4, R, 2 K Cole Gillespie, RF: 1-4, RBI Andre Rienzo, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 4 K Pat Urckfitz, RP: 2 IP 6/18/2015 vs Colorado Springs W 9-2 Cole Gillespie, RF: 4-5, 2 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R Isaac Galloway, CF: 3-5, 2B, R, K Miguel Rojas, SS: 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI, R, BB Kila Ka'aihue, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K Adam Conley, SP: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K Bullpen: 4 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K 6/19/2015 @ Colorado Springs W 4-0 Miguel Rojas, SS: 3-5, 2B, 3B, 2 R Brandon Bantz, C: 2-4, RBI, K Kila Ka'aihue, 1B/Cole Gillespie, RF: 1-4, RBI, K Travis Blackley, SP: 5 IP, 2 H, 2 K Nick Wittgren, RP: 2 IP, SV (8) 6/20/2015 @ Colorado Springs L 6-9 Vinny Rottino, 1B: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K Cole Gillespie, RF: 3-4, BB Scott Sizemore, 2B: 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, K Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-5, 2B, R, K Isaac Galloway, CF: 2-4, 2 R, BB Kendry Flores, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, BB 6/21/2015 @ Colorado Springs L 2-6 Team: 4-31, 2 BB, 3 K Vinny Rottino, LF: 3-4, 2B, 2 R Isaac Galloway, CF: 1-4, 3B, RBI Greg Nappo, RP: 2.1 IP, BB, 4 K 6/23/2015 vs Round Rock W 5-0 Miguel Rojas, SS: 2-4, 3B, 2 R Cole Gillespie, RF: 2-4, 2 RBI, R Juan Diaz, 3B: 1-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R Isaac Galloway, CF: 1-3, 3B Jordanny Valdespin, LF: 2-4 Andre Rienzo, SP: 7 IP, 3 H, 4 BB, 3 K 6/24/2015 vs Round Rock W 6-3 Vinny Rottino, LF: 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R, K Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R Kila Ka'aihue, 1B: 1-3, 2 R, BB Jordanny Valdespin, 2B: 2-4, R, K Adam Conley, SP: 6 IP, H, 4 BB, 2 K Lay Batista, RP: IP, SV (2) 6/25/2015 vs Round Rock L 1-5 Kila Ka'aihue, DH: 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, 2 BB Miguel Rojas, SS: 2-3 Pat Misch, SP: 5 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 4 K 6/26/2015 @ Iowa W 5-0 Kila Ka'aihue, 1B: 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R Jordanny Valdespin, LF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R Miguel Rojas, SS: 2-4, R Kendry Flores, SP: 7 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 K Bullpen: 2 IP, 2 K 6/27/2015 @ Iowa L 1-6 Vinny Rottino, LF: 2-3, 2B, R, BB, K Brandon Bantz, C: 1-3, 2B, RBI Chris Narveson, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, BB, 6 K Greg Nappo, RP: 1.1 IP, H, 3 K 6/28/2015 @ Iowa L 5-6 Michael Morse, 1B (rehab): 2-3, R, K Johnatan Solano, C: 2-5, 2 RBI, R, K Isaac Galloway, CF: 2-5 Andre Rienzo, SP: 7 IP, 9 H, 4 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 5 K 6/29/2015 @ Iowa W/12 2-1 Vinny Rottino, LF: 1-4, HR (7), RBI, R, BB Scott Sizemore, 2B: 2-5, 2B Adam Conley, SP: 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 7 K Grant Dayton, RP: 3 IP, H, BB, 2 K Lay Batista, RP: 2 IP, H, K 6/30/2015 Game 1 - vs Omaha Completion of 6/14 W 6-0 Reid Brignac, 2B: 4-5, RBI, R Vinny Rottino, 1B: 1-4, HR (6), 2 RBI, R Austin Nola, SS: 3-4 Jordany Valdespin, RF: 1-5, HR (1), RBI, R, K Jhonatan Solano, C: 1-4, HR (2), RBI, R, K Pat Misch, RP: 8 IP, 4 H, 4 K Game 2 - @ Omaha L/7 0-3 Juan Diaz, DH/Donovan Solano, SS: 2-3 Travis Blackley, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K 7/1/2015 @ Omaha W 2-0 Kila Ka'aihue, 1B: 2-2, 2B, R, 2 BB Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-4, 2B, RBI, K Reid Brignac, LF: 1-4, 2B, BB Kendry Flores, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, BB, 5 K Bullpen: 3 IP, H, BB, 4 K 7/2/2015 @ Omaha L 2-5 Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-3, HR (4), RBI, R Austin Nola, 2B: 2-4, 2B, RBI Justin Nicolino, SP: 6 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, BB, 2 K 7/3/2015 @ Omaha W 8-4 Kila Ka'aihue, DH: 3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, BB Austin Nola, SS: 2-4, RBI, 2 R, K Austin Wates, RF: 1-3, RBI, R, 2 K Andre Rienzo, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 4 K 7/4/2015 vs Iowa W 7-0 Juan Diaz, 3B: 3-4, 2 2B, RBI, R Isaac Galloway, CF: 3-4, RBI, 2 R Austin Nola, 4-5, 2 RBI Jordany Valdespin, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R Jose Urena, SP: CGSO, 9 IP, 5 H, BB, 4 K 7/5/2015 vs Iowa W/7 2-0 Isaac Galloway, CF: 2-4, 2B, HR (3), RBI, R Jhonatan Solano, C/Austin Wates, RF: 1-3 Adam Conley, SP: 7 IP, 2 H, BB, 7 K 7/6/2015 vs Iowa L/7 0-2 Team: 1-21, 2 BB, 5 K Juan Diaz, PH: 1-1, 2B Chris Narveson, SP: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 HR 7/7/2015 vs Iowa L 3-8 Scott Sizemore, 3B: 2-3, 2B, RBI, R Brady Shoemaker, LF: 2-4, R Donovan Solano, SS: 2-4, 2B, RBI Grant Dayton, RP: 2 IP, H, 2 K 7/8/2015 @ Round Rock L 0-6 Brady Shoemaker, LF: 2-4 Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-4, K Isaac Galloway, RF: 1-3 Andre Rienzo, SP: 7 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, BB, 3 K 7/9/2015 @ Round Rock W 9-6 Reid Brignac, 2B: 4-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R, K Brady Shoemaker, DH: 3-5, RBI, R, K Austin Nola, SS: 2-5, 2B, K Vinny Rottino, LF: 2-5, RBI, 2 R 7/10/2015 @ Round Rock L 4-5 Austin Nola, SS: 3-4, K Brandon Bantz, C: 1-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R Juan Diaz, 3B: 1-3, RBI, 2 R, BB Jarred Cosart, SP: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K Grant Dayton, RP: 2.2 IP, H, BB, 3 K 7/11/2015 @ Round Rock L 2-4 Reid Brignac, 2B: 3-4, HR (3), RBI, R, K, SB (1) Marcel Ozuna, CF: 2-4, R, K Kendry Flores, SP: 6 IP, 9 H, 4 R (3 ER), BB, 7 K Bullpen: 2 IP, 2 H, BB, 2 K 7/12/2015 @ Round Rock W 7-4 Vinny Rottino, 1B: 2-5, HR (9), 2B, 3 RBI, R, K Juan Diaz, 3B: 2-4, 3B, R, 2 K Austin Nola, SS: 2-5, 2B, 2 R Brady Shoemaker, LF: 2-4, BBMarcel Ozuna, CF: 1-5, HR (1), RBI, R, 3 K Justin Nicolino, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 5 K 6/15/2015 vs Tennessee L 1-5 Austin Nola, SS: 1-4, RBI, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-3, BB Scott Lyman, SP: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, K 6/17/2015 @ Chattanooga W 8-4 Matt Juengel, LF: 2-5, HR (12), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB Austin Nola, SS: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, BB Terrence Dayleg, 3B: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-4, R, SB (14), BB, K David Adams, 2B: 1-2, R, 2 BB Matt Tomshaw, SP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 4 K 6/18/2015 @ Chattanooga L 6-8 Matt Juengel, LF: 1-2, HR (14), 3 RBI, R Carlos Lopez, RF: 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 R, BB Bullpen: 7.1 IP, 3 H, BB, 3 K 6/19/2015 @ Chattanooga L 2-3 Ryan Rieger, RF: 1-4, 3B, RBI, R, 2 K Michael Morse, 1B: 2-3, K Carlos Lopez, 1B: 1-1 Austin Brice, SP: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 6 K 6/20/2015 @ Chattanooga L 4-7 Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-3, RBI, K Terrence Dayleg, SS: 1-3, 2B, RBI, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 0-2, R, SB (15), 2 BB Trevor Williams, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K 6/21/2015 @ Chattanooga L 5-6 Michael Morse, DH: 2-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, BB, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-4, 3B, RBI, R, BB, K Ryan Rieger, RF: 1-4, 2B, R Jarred Cosart, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 6 BB, 6 K 6/25/2015 vs Biloxi W 6-2 Terrence Dayleg, SS: 3-4, HR (1), 4 RBI, R Matt Juengel, LF: 1-4, 3B, RBI, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, BB, K Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 2-4, 2 R, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-4, BB Matt Tomshaw, SP: 7 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 2 K 6/26/2015 vs Biloxi L 3-7 Zack Cox, 3B: 2-4, R, BB David Adams, PH: 1-1, 2B, RBI Ryan Rieger, LF: 1-4, R, K Chipper Smith, RP: 3 IP, 4 H, 2 R (0 ER), BB, 4 K Blake Logan, RP: 2 IP, H, K 6/27/2015 vs Biloxi L 1-4 Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB, K David Adams, 1B: 2-4 Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-3, 2B, BB Jose Fernandez, SP (rehab): 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K Bullpen: 4 IP, 4 K 6/28/2015 vs Biloxi L 1-11 Terrence Dayleg, 2B: 2-4, R, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-4, 2 K Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-5, RBI, 2 K Scott McGough, RP: 1.1 IP Blake Logan, RP: IP, H, 2 K 6/29/2015 vs Biloxi W 12-1 J.T. Riddle, SS: 3-4, HR (1), 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB Austin Brice, SP: 8 IP, H, BB, 13 K; 2-2, RBI, R, BB Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-5, RBI, R David Adams, 2B: 1-4, RBI, R, 2 K Ryan Rieger, 1B: 1-4, RBI, R, BB, 2 K 7/1/2015 @ Pensacola W 6-2 Matt Juengel, LF: 2-5, HR (14), RBI, 2 R Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-5, 2B, 3B, RBI, R, K David Adams, 3B: 1-3, BB, K Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 0-2, RBI, R, 2 BB Jake Esch, SP: 6.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K 7/2/2015 @ Pensacola L 1-2 David Adams, 2B: 1-4, HR (3), RBI, R, 2 K Zack Cox, 3B: 1-4, 2B, 2 K Matt Tomshaw, SP: 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, 5 K 7/3/2015 @ Pensacola L 1-5 David Adams, 2B: 3-3, RBI, BB J.T. Riddle, SS: 3-4 Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-5 Scott Lyman, SP: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K 7/4/2015 vs Chattanooga W 3-0 Matt Juengel, 1B: 1-3, RBI J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4, RBI Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-3, RBI, R Trevor Williams, SP: 6 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K Bullpen: 3 IP, BB, 3 K 7/5/2015 vs Chattanooga W 3-2 Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB Brent Keys, LF: 1-4, 2B, K David Adams, 2B: 1-3, RBI, BB, K Ryan Rieger, DH: 1-3, 3B, BB, K Austin Brice, SP: 4 IP, H, BB, 8 K 7/6/2015 vs Chattanooga L 0-5 Zack Cox, 3B: 1-3, 2B, 2 K Sharif Othman, C: 1-3, K J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4 Jake Esch, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), BB, 2 K 7/7/2015 vs Chattanooga W/7 5-4 Viosergy Rosa, DH: 3-3, 2B, RBI, R David Adams, 2B: 1-3, 3B, RBI, R Zack Cox, 3B: 1-2, RBI, BB, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-3, 2B, R, K Matt Tomshaw, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 K Bullpen: 2 IP, 2 BB, 3 K 7/8/2015 vs Chattanooga L/7 1-6 Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-3, HR (4), RBI, R David Adams, 2B: 2-3, 2B Viosergy Rosa, DH: 1-2, BB, K Blake Logan, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K 7/9/2015 vs Mobile W 7-2 Carlos Lopez, RF: 3-5, 2B, 2 R Matt Juengel. LF: 2-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI, R, BB Zack Cox, 3B: 3-4, 3B, 2 R J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, BB Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-3, RBI, R, BB, SB (17) Trevor Williams, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 K 7/10/2015 vs Mobile L 2-5 David Adams, 2B: 1-4, RBI Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 1-3 Matt Juengel, LF: 0-2, R, 2 BB J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4, R, K Austin Brice, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 5 K 7/11/2015 vs Mobile W/14 4-3 Sharif Othman, C: 2-6, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, 3 K Matt Juengel, 3B: 2-7, K Ryan Rieger, RF: 1-3, 3B, R, BB Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 1-5, 2B, R, 2 BB, 2 K Jake Esch, SP: 5.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 7 BB, 4 K Josh Hodges, RP: 4 IP, 3 H, BB, 4 K 7/12/2015 vs Mobile L 4-12 Chadd Krist, C: 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R, 2 K J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4, HR (2), RBI, R Zack Cox, 3B: 2-3, R, BB 7/13/2015 vs Mobile L 2-5 David Adams, 2B: 3-4, 2 2B Matt Juengel, LF: 1-4, HR (15), RBI, R, K Sharif Othman, C: 1-4, RBI, K Scott Lyman, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 K 7/15/2015 @ Mississippi W 7-2 Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-5, HR (5), 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R Carlos Lopez, RF: 3-5, 3B, RBI, R Matt Juengel, LF: 2-5, K J.T. Riddle, SS: 1-4, RBI Trevor Williams, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, ER, 3 BB, 3 K 6/15/2015 @ Brevard County L 0-4 Harold Riggins, LF: 1-3, 2B, K Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-3 Sean Townsley, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 K Raudel Lazo, RP: 2 IP, 2 K 6/16/2015 @ Brevard County W 12-4 Felix Munoz, 1B: 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R Yefri Perez, CF: 3-6, 2 RBI, R, SB (28) Yuniel Ramirez, LF: 3-5, 2B, 3 RBI, R, K Justin Bohn, SS: 2-5, 2B, RBI, 3 R Chris Narveson, SP: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K 6/17/2015 @ Brevard County L 1-2 Chris Hoo, C: 1-3, 2B, R Austin Dean, RF: 1-4, 2B Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-4, 2B Jose Fernandez, SP (rehab): 4.2 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 10 K Tyler Higgins, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K 6/18/2015 @ Brevard County W/12 2-1 Harold Riggins, 1B: 1-5, HR (3), RBI, R, 2 K Blake Barber, LF 3-5, K, SB (1) Austin Dean, RF: 2-5 Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-5, 2B, K Jose Adames, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 6 K 6/22/2015 vs St. Lucie W 4-1 Yefri Perez, CF: 2-4, RBI, SB (29) Austin Dean, RF: 2-4, 2B, R, K J.T. Riddle, SS: 2-3, 2 R, BB Avery Romero, 2B: 1-2, RBI, 2 BB, K Blake Barber, LF: 2-4, R Jose Fernandez, SP (rehab): 7 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 9 K Tyler Kinley, IP, SV (11), H, BB, K 6/23/2015 vs St. Lucie L 0-9 Austin Dean, RF: 3-4, 2B Justin Bohn, SS: 1-3, 2B, BB, K Yefri Perez, CF: 1-4, 2 K, SB (30) Alex Burgos, RP: 2.1 IP, H, 2 K 6/24/2015 vs St. Lucie W/14 6-2 Felix Munoz, PH: 1-1, GS HR (4), 4 RBI J.T. Riddle, SS: 3-6, R, SB (7) Yefri Perez, CF: 3-6, R Justin Bohn, DH: 2-6, R, 2 K Austin Dean, RF: 1-5, R, 2 BB, K, 2 SB (8, 9) Esmerling De La Rosa, RP: 3 IP, 6 K Bullpen: 9 IP, 4 H, 12 K 6/25/2015 vs Palm Beach L 2-7 Yefri Perez, CF: 3-5, 2B, 2 R, K, 2 SB (31, 32) Harold Riggins, 1B: 2-3 Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-3, RBI, 2 BB, K Jose Adames, SP: 4 IP, 7 H, 2 R (1 ER), 8 K 6/26/2015 vs Palm Beach L 1-3 Yefri Perez, CF: 2-4, R, K Chris Hoo, C: 2-3 Don Kelly, 1B (rehab): 2-3 Bullpen: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 4 K 6/27/2015 @ Lakeland L 4-10 Austin Dean, LF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, K Chris Hoo, C: 2-4, R Don Kelly, DH (rehab): 1-3, RBI, R, BB Yefri Perez, CF: 1-3, R, K, SB (33) Drew Steckenrider, SP: 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K 6/28/2015 @ Lakeland W 9-2 Blake Barber, LF: 3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R Justin Bohn, SS: 4-5, 2 RBI, 2 R Felix Munoz, 1B: 2-5, 2 RBI Yefri Perez, CF: 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB Sean Townsley, SP: 2.2 IP, 2 H, BB, K Tyler Bremer, SP: 2 IP, H, K 6/29/2015 @ Lakeland W 6-3 Avery Romero, 2B: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, K Yefri Perez, CF: 3-5, 2B, RBI, R, SB (34) Don Kelly, DH (rehab): 2-5, 2B, 3B, R Cameron Flynn, RF: 1-4, RBI, R, K, SB (7) Miguel Del Pozo, SP: 2 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, K Casey McCarthy, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, K 6/30/2015 @ Lakeland W 6-2 Cameron Flynn, RF: 2-3, RBI, R, BB Rodrigo Vigil, C: 2-4, RBI, 2 R Blake Barber, DH: 1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB Yefri Perez, CF: 1-5, 2 RBI Jose Adames, SP: 6 IP, 7 H, ER, 2 BB, 6 K CJ Robinson, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K 7/1/2015 @ St. Lucie L 2-8 Austin Dean, LF: 1-4, 2B, RBI, K Avery Romero, 2B: 1-3, BB, K Justin Bohn, SS: 1-4 Jarlin Garcia, SP: 6.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R (2 ER), 3 K 7/2/2015 @ St. Lucie W 10-4 Cameron Flynn, RF: 2-4, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB Justin Bohn, SS: 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R, BB Austin Dean, LF, 3-6, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K, 2 SB (10, 11) Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-4, HR (6), RBI, R, BB, SB (3) Chris Hoo, C: 2-4, R Tyler Higgins, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, K 7/3/2015 @ St. Lucie L 5-6 Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 K Avery Romero, 2B: 2-4, 2 2B, R, K Rodrigo Vigil, C: 1-4, 2 RBI 7/4/2015 vs Bradenton L 3-4 Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R, K Justin Bohn, SS: 1-3, 3B, RBI, R, BB Chris Hoo, C: 2-4, RBI Ben Meyer, RP: 1.2 IP, 3 H Alex Burgos: 1.1 IP, H 7/5/2015 vs Bradenton L/10 1-2 Yefri Perez, CF: 2-4, R, BB, K, SB (37) Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-3, RBI, BB Justin Bohn, SS: 1-3, 2 K Jose Adames, SP: 6 IP, 2 H, R (0 ER), 2 BB, 3 K 7/6/2015 vs Bradenton L 0-3 Team: 3-29, BB, 7 K Cameron Flynn, RF: 2-3 Jarlin Garcia, SP: 6 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 K 7/7/2015 vs Ft. Myers L 3-4 Justin Bohn, SS: 2-4, 2 RBI Avery Romero, 2B: 2-3, R, BB Felix Munoz, 1B: 1-4, RBI Cameron Flynn, RF: 1-3, K, SB (8) Drew Steckenrider, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K Tyler Bremer, RP: IP, K 7/8/2015 vs Ft, Myers L 2-3 Avery Romero, 2B: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-4 Martin Prado, DH (rehab): 2-4, K Jorgan Cavaneiro, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R (1 ER), 3 K 7/9/2015 vs Ft. Myers L 1-2 Harold Riggins, 1B: 1-2, BB Blake Barber, 2B: 1-2, R Rodrigo Vigil, C: 1-3 Miguel Del Pozo, SP: 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 4 K Matt Milroy, RP: 2 IP, H, 5 K 7/10/2015 @ Dunedin W 4-3 Blake Barber, DH: 2-3, 2 2B, R, BB Harold Riggins, 1B: 1-3, 2B, R, BB, K Avery Romero, 2B: 1-3, RBI, BB, K Cameron Flynn, RF: 1-3, RBI, R, BB, 2 K Jose Adames, SP: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K Bullpen: 3.2 IP, 2 H, BB, 3 K 7/11/2015 @ Dunedin L 4-6 Yefri Perez, CF: 1-3, 3 R, BB, K, 3 SB (38. 39, 40) Harold Riggins, DH: 3-5, RBI, R, 2 K Austin Dean, LF: 1-3, 2 BB, SB (12) Cameron Flynn, RF: 1-4, RBI, BB Tyler Higgins, RP: 1.2 IP, H 7/12/2015 @ Dunedin L 2-5 Austin Dean, LF: 1-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 R, BB Justin Bohn, SS: 2-4 Avery Romero, 2B: 2-4, RBI, 2 K Drew Steckenrider, SP: 4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K CJ Robinson, RP: 2 IP, K 7/13/2015 @ Dunedin L 0-3 Justin Bohn, SS: 1-4, 2B Felix Munoz, 1B: 1-3, 2B, BB, K Alex Fernandez, 3B: 1-2, BB Jorgan Cavanerio, SP: 7 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 K 7/15/2015 vs Daytona W 6-4 Felix Munoz, 1B: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R Blake Barber, 3B: 2-4, 2 RBI Justin Bohn, SS: 2-4, 2 R Avery Romero, DH: 2-3, 3 R, BB Henderson Alvarez, SP (rehab): 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K Esmerling De La Rosa, RP: 3 IP, 2 H, 2 K 6/15/2015 @ Lexington W 4-1 Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-2, 2B, R Justin Twine, SS: 2-4, R, K Alex Rodriguez, 1B: 1-4, RBI Austen Smith, LF: 1-4, RBI, 2 K Rony Cabrera, 2B: 1-4, RBI, K Tyler Kolek, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, R (0 ER), 3 BB, 4 K Bullpen: 4 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K 6/16/2015 vs Greenville W 12-4 John Norwood, LF: 2-4, 2 HR (4, 5), 6 RBI, 2 R, K Arturo Rodriguez, DH: 4-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R K.J. Woods, 1B: 2-5, 2B, 2 R, 3 K Brian Schales, 3B: 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, K Luis Castillo, SP: 5 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K 6/17/2015 vs Greenville W 4-2 Rony Cabrera, 2B: 3-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R Austen Smith, LF: 1-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, R Justin Twine, SS: 2-4, 2B K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, 2B, RBI, K Michael Mader, SP: 6.1 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 4 K 6/18/2015 vs Greenville L 3-4 Austen Smith, LF: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-3, R, BB Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-3, RBI Jordan Holloway, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K 6/19/2015 vs Kannapolis Cancelled (rain) 6/20/2015 vs Kannapolis L 0-4 Justin Twine, SS: 1-3 Arturto Rodriguez, DH: 1-4 Rony Cabrera, 2B: 1-3 Jorgan Cavanerio, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, BB, 6 K 6/21/2015 vs Kannpolis L 4-10 K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI Ryan Aper, CF: 2-4, R, K, SB (5) Felix Castillo, C: 2-4, R John Norwood, LF: 2-5, R, 2 K Tyler Kolek, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 8 R (4 ER), 3 BB 6/25/2015 @ West Virginia L 1-2 Austen Smith, DH: 1-2, 2B, RBI, 2 BB Rony Cabrera, 2B: 2-4, R Roy Morales, C: 1-3, K Luis Castillo, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 K 6/26/2015 @ West Virginia L 5-8 Brian Schales, 3B: 1-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, R John Norwood, LF: 1-4, HR (6), RBI, R, 2 K Austen Smith, DH: 1-2, 2B, RBI, R, 2 BB, K Rony Cabrera, 2B: 2-4, R, BB Roy Morales, C: 1-2, 2B, BB Michael Mader, SP: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 6 BB, 6 K Sam Alvis, RP: IP, 2 K 6/27/2015 @ West Virginia L 1-3 Arturo Rodriguez, C: 2-4, R Austen Smith, DH: 1-3, BB, 2 K Travis Brewster, LF: 1-2, BB, K Ben Holmes, SP: 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 2 K 6/28/2015 @ West Virginia L 3-13 Rony Cabrera, 2B-1B: 2-4, 2B, R Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-3, 3B, R, K Taylor Munden, PH-2B: 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, K Kelvin Rivas, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 3 K 6/29/2015 @ West Virginia L/6 2-3 Ryan Aper, RF: 2-3, 2B, RBI, BB Taylor Munden, 3B: 1-2, BB, K Rony Cabrera, 2B: 1-4, SB (4) Roy Morales, C: 1-2, 2B Tyler Kolek, SP: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), BB, 3 K 6/30/2015 @ Hagerstown L 3-4 Rony Cabrera, 2B: 4-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R Austen Smith, DH: 1-3, 2B, BB, K Ryan Aper, RF: 1-4, R Luis Castillo, SP: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 4 K 7/1/2015 @ Hagerstown W 3-0 John Norwood, RF: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, SB (20) Zach Sullivan, CF: 2-4, 3B, RBI, K Brian Schales, 3B/Roy Morales, C: 2-4, R Michael Mader, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, BB, 2 K Josh Hodges, RP: 3 IP, 4 H, K 7/2/2015 @ Hagerstown L 0-5 Team: 2-27, 3 BB, 10 K Arturo Rodriguez, DH: 1-4, 2B John Norwood, RF: 1-3, K Tyler Kane, RP: 2.1 IP, H, BB, 3 K 7/3/2015 @ Hagerstown W 5-2 John Norwood, RF: 3-4, HR (7), RBI, R, K, SB (21) Austen Smith, LF: 1-4, HR (12), 2 RBI, R, 2 K Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K Erwin Almonte, DH: 1-2, R, 2 BB Bullpen: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K 7/4/2015 vs Hickory L 2-11 Arturo Rodriguez, 1B: 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R Austen Smith, DH: 2-4, BB Rony Cabrera, 2B: 2-4, RBI, R, K Tyler Kolek, SP: 4 IP, 7 H, 5 R (4 ER), BB, 2 K Sam Alvis, RP: 3 IP, BB, 2 K 7/5/2015 vs Hickory L 1-3 K.J. Woods, DH: 1-3, HR (6), RBI, R, K John Norwood, RF/Travis Brewster, LF: 1-3, 2B, K Austen Smith, 1B: 1-3, K Luis Castillo, SP: 5 IP, 6 H, ER, BB, 8 K Kyle Keller, RP: 3 IP, 6 K 7/6/2015 vs Hickory L 4-6 Brian Schales, 3B: 1-4, 2 RBI K.J. Woods, DH: 1-4, 2B, R, 2 K Arturo Rodriguez, 1B: 1-3, RBI, R John Norwood, RF: 1-3, R, BB, SB (22) Michael Mader, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 2 K Kyle Fischer, RP: 2 IP, H, 4 K 7/7/2015 vs Hickory W 5-0 John Norwood, RF: 2-4, HR (8), RBI, R, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R, 2 K Austen Smith, LF: 1-4, HR (13), RBI, R Taylor Munden, 3B: 2-3, R Ryan Aper, CF: 1-3, 2B, R, K Ben Holmes, SP: 7 IP, 3 H, 9 K 7/8/2015 vs West Virginia L 2-3 John Norwood, RF-LF: 2-4, HR (9), 2 RBI, R, SB (23) Taylor Munden, 2B: 1-2, 2 BB, SB (1) K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 2 K Enderson Franco, SP: 6 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 3 K 7/9/2015 vs West Virginia L 1-11 Brian Schales, 3B: 2-4, RBI Arturo Rodriguez, DH: 2-4 John Norwood, RF: 1-3, 2B, K Tyler Kolek, SP: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 3 K 7/10/2015 vs West Virginia W 5-2 John Norwood, RF: 2-3, 2B, R, 2 BB Rony Cabrera, 2B: 1-3, 2 RBI, BB, K Arturo Rodriguez, 1B; 2-4, RBI Brian Schales, 3B: 0-2, 2 R, 2 BB Luis Castillo, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 6 K Bullpen: 4 IP, 2 H, BB, 2 K 7/11/2015 vs West Virginia W 1-0 Justin Twine, SS: 3-3 Rony Cabrera, 2B: 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 K Felix Castillo, C: 1-3 Michael Mader, SP: 8 IP, 3 H, BB, 4 K 7/12/2015 vs West Virginia L 5-14 K.J. Woods, 1B: 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB Roy Morales, C: 3-3 John Norwood, LF: 1-5, HR (10), RBI, 2 R, K Arturo Rodriguez, DH: 2-5 Taylor Munden, 3B: 2-5, R, K Ben Holmes, SP: 3 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 5 BB, 3 K 7/14/2015 @ Hickory L 4-11 Arturo Rodriguez, C: 2-4, RBI, R, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, K Mason Davis, CF-2B: 1-3, 2B, 2 R Justin Twine, SS: 1-2, BB Nick Fuller, RP: 2 IP, H, 3 K 7/15/2015 @ Hickory W 9-5 John Norwood, LF: 2-5, HR (11), 2B, 4 RBI, R, K Brian Schales, 3B: 2-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, SB (2) Rony Cabrera, 2B: 2-4, R, SB (5) Justin Twine, SS: 1-3, R, BB Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-3, 2 R, BB, K, SB (12) Tyler Kolek, SP: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 4 K Kyle Fischer, SP 2 IP, SV (7) 6/19/2015 vs Auburn L 0-10 Team: 2-29, 4 BB, 7 K Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3 Anfernee Seymour, SS: 1-3, BB, SB (1) Gabriel Castellanos, SP: 3.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 3 K Juan Guzman, RP: 2 IP, K 6/20/2015 vs Auburn L 5-9 Stone Garrett, CF: 3-5, HR (1), 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K Blake Anderson, C: 3-5, RBI, R Galvi Moscat, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI Eric Fisher, 1B: 2-5, RBI, R Nick White, SP: 4 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 K 6/21/2015 vs Auburn L 5-9 Anfernee Seymour, SS: 2-5, 2B, K Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3, 2B, RBI Travis Brewster, LF: 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB, SB (1) Korey Dunbar, C: 2-2, 2B, R, BB Brad Haynal, DH: 1-4, RBI, R, BB Nestor Bautista, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 4 K Ayron Adames, RP: 3 IP, 2 H, R (0 ER), 2 BB, 4 K 6/22/2015 vs Mahoning Valley L 11-15 Stone Garrett, CF: 3-5, 2 HR (2, 3), 5 RBI, 2 R Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 2-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB Travis Brewster, LF: 3-4, 2B, 2 R, BB, K, SB (2) Brad Haynal, C: 2-5, 2B, K Nick Fuller, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 3 K 6/23/2015 vs Mahoning Valley L 2-11 Blake Anderson, C: 3-4, 2B Korey Dunbar, DH: 2-4, 2 R, BB Jordan Holloway, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 3 K 6/24/2014 vs Mahoning Valley W 1-0 Korey Dunbar, C: 2-2, 2B, R, BB Taylor Munden, 3B: 1-1, 2B, RBI, BB Anfernee Seymour, SS: 2-4 Gabriel Castellanos, SP: 7 IP, 12 K Brett Lilek, RP: IP, 3 K Steven Farnsworth, RP: IP, K 6/25/2015 @ Williamsport L 3-6 Brett Anderson C: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K Korey Dunbar, DH: 2-4, RBI, R, K Anfernee Seymour, SS: 1-5, K, SB (5) Nick White, SP: 5 IP, 5 H, 5 R (3 ER), 4 BB, 4 K Cody Poteet, RP: IP, K 6/26/2015 @ Williamsport L 1-8 Team: 3-29, RBI, R, 3 BB, 9 K Stone Garrett, CF: 1-4, HR (4), RBI, R, 3 KGalvi Moscat, RF: 1-3 Jordan Hillyer, RP/LJ Brewster, RP: IP, K 6/27/2015 @ Williamsport PPD (rain) Rescheduled to 7/17 6/28/2015 @ Aberdeen L 2-3 Stone Garrett, CF: 1-3, 3B, RBI, R, 2 K Korey Dunbar, C: 2-4, RBI, K Giovanny Alfonzo, SS: 2-4 Anfernee Seymour, DH: 1-4, R, 2 K, 2 SB (6, 7) Jordan Holloway, SP: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R (0 ER), BB, 2 K 6/29/2015 @ Aberdeen L 3-5 Ryan Cranmer, 3B: 2-3, HR (1), RBI, R, K Blake Anderson, C: 1-4, RBI, 3 K Eric Fisher, 1B: 1-3, R, BB Gabriel Castellanos, SP: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 8 K 6/30/2015 @ Aberdeen L/12 2-3 Eric Fisher, 1B: 1-3, 2B, 2 BB, K Stone Garrett, CF: 2-5, 3 K, SB (1) Brandon Rawe, LF: 1-5, 2B, RBI, R, K Brett Lilek, SP: 2 IP, H, BB, 2 K Scott Squier, RP: 2 IP, H, K Jordan Hillyer, RP: 2 IP, 2 K Steven Farnsworth, RP: 3 IP, 2 H, 4 K 7/1/2015 vs Mahoning Valley PPD (rain) Reschedueld to 7/2 7/2/2015 vs Mahoning Valley Game 1 - W/7 4-1 Stone Garrett, CF: 3-3, 3B, BB Anfernee Seymour, SS: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3, RBI, BB, K, SB (1) Brandon Rawe, RF: 2-2, 2B Brad Haynal, DH: 1-3, 2B, R, K Cody Poteet, SP: 3 IP, H, R (0 ER), K Nestor Bautistia, RP: 4 IP, 3 H, 3 K Game 2 - L/7 0-3 Team: 2-24, 2 BB, 5 K Anfernee Seymour, SS: 1-3, SB (8) Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3 Justin Jacome, SP: 2 IP, H, K Justin Langley, RP: 2 IP, K 7/3/2015 vs Mahoning Valley W 7-4 Stone Garrett, CF: 4-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, K Anfernee Seymour, SS: 3-3, 4 R, BB, 2 SB (9, 10) Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R Jordan Holloway, SP: 6 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K Bullpen: 3 IP, 3 H, 3 K 7/4/2015 @ West Virginia W 4-1 Brad Haynal, DH: 4-5, 2 2B, R Eric Fisher, 1B: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R Cameron Newell, LF: 2-4, 2B, RBI Galvin Moscat, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, K, SB (1) Nick White, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K Jordan Hillyer, RP: 2 IP, SV (1), H, 5 K 7/5/2015 @ West Virginia W 10-6 Anfernee Seymour, SS: 2-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R, K, 2 SB (11, 12) Blake Anderson, C: 3-5, 2B, R, 2 K Brad Haynal, 1B: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K Korey Dunbar, DH: 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, 2 BB, K Stone Garrett, CF: 1-5, 3B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K Brett Lilek, SP: 3 IP, H, 2 K Scott Squier, RP: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K 7/6/2015 @ West Virginia L 1-6 Brad Haynal, 1B: 3-4, 2B, R, K Stone Garrett, CF: 1-4, 2B, 2 K Ryan Cranmer, 3B: 1-2, 2 BB Galvi Moscat, RF: 1-4, 2B K Cody Poteet, SP: 2 IP, 2 H, 3 R (1 ER), BB 7/8/2015 vs Auburn W 4-1 Brad Haynal, DH: 2-3, 2 RBI Eric Fisher, 1B: 2-3, 3B, RBI, R Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 2-4, 2B, R Justin Jacome, SP: 3 IP, H, BB, 4 K Nestor Bautstia, RP: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 K Steven Farnsworth, RP: 1.1 IP, SV (3), 2 H, R (o ER), 3 K 7/9/2015 @ Auburn PPD (rain) Rescheduled to 8/15 7/10/2015 vs Auburn L 1-13 Stone Garrett, CF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, K Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B: 1-3, R, BB, 2 K, SB (3) Eric Fisher, DH: 1-4, 2B, K Jordan Holloway, SP: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 R (3 ER), 6 BB, 6 K 7/11/2015 @ Hudson Valley L 3-5 Galvi Moscat, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, K Eric Fisher, 1B: 2-4 Stone Garrett, CF: 0-2, R, 2 BB Anfernee Seymour, SS: 1-4, SB (13) Gabriel Castellanos, SP: 4.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K 7/12/2015 @ Hudson Valley L 6-14 Travis Brewster, LF: 3-4, R Eric Fisher, 1B: 1-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, K Brad Haynal, C: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K Ryan Cranmer, 3B: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R, K Giovanny Alfonzo, 2B-SS: 2-3, R, K Brett Lilek, SP: 2.1 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K 7/13/2015 @ Hudson Valley W 9-2 Blake Anderson, C: 2-4, HR (1), 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 K Stone Garrett, CF: 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R Brad Haynal, DH: 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB, K Eric Fisher, 1B: 2-5, 2B Cody Poteet, SP: 2.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, BB, 4 K LJ Brewster, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, BB, K Steven Farnsworth, RP: 2 IP, 3 H, K 7/15/2015 vs Williamsport L 5-6 Stone Garrett, CF: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K Brad Haynal, 1B: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, K Anfernee Seymour, SS: 2-4, 2 R Ryan Cranmer, 3B: 1-3, 2B, R, BB, K Justin Jacome, SP: 3.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K Nestor Bautista, RP: 4 IP, 6 H, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 2 K

Here we are again at the beginning of July and once again, we find All Star games either past or looming. The Marlins' minor league system has enjoyed a collective good first half, hitting .262 and holding down a 3.54 ERA. With midsummer classics right around the corner, here's a look at those who contributed the most at each position. It's our 2015 All-Farm Team. C - Arturo Rodriguez A Yearly Stats: .300/.350/.422, 6 HR, 32 RBI, 28/19 K/BB Rodriguez is a 23-year-old Mexican export who spent three seasons in his home country's league. Before being purchased by the Marlins for what was sure to be a hefty price tag (as Mexican league players always garner), Rodriguez developed in to one of the best players in his league. In 2014, the Tijuanna backstop slashed .379/.421/.618 placing him in the top seven in all three categories. He also ranked in the top 15 in doubles (28) and RBIs (71). Looking at his advanced metrics, Rodriguez posted ridiculous numbers in Tijuanna, including a 28.5 wRAA and a 161 wRC+. The only knocks on the power hitter's game that season were his 14.2T% K rate and the fact that he was slightly fortunate at the plate with a .408 BABIP. This season, Rodriguez made the transition to not only life in the United States of America but also to American baseball like a champ. He had one of the best Aprils out of anyone in the organization by slashing .406/.453/.609. As reports circulated on him, he struggled a bit with the strikeout in May but has responded well this month, starting it off by going .279/.324/.412. The strikeout rate in all has shrunk from his final season in Mexico to 10% and the BABIP has normalized to .313. Rodriguez has absolutely wreaked havoc on lefties, tuning them up to a .404/.448/.596 line. He has faced a bit more of adversity against righties, especially during the slump that made up his entire sophomore month of May, but he has started to refine his approach and adjust to the technological advances American pitchers enjoy when it comes to studying hitters. In 19 games this month, he has hit safely in 13 and reached base safely in 16. Rodriguez gets low in the box, cutting down what would be an enlarged strike zone and has a pull-first approach at the dish but he also crowds the plate advantageously, giving him good access to the outside part of it. He uses a prototypical uppercut power swing and when he connects the ball goes a long way. With continued imrpovement against righties and in the patience area (which he has begun to improve this month after struggling last month) Rodriguez could become a complete hitter. Behind the plate, the catcher once again uses his 6"0" 235 frame to be a wall for his pitchers. Evidence of that fact can be found in his total career passed balls allowed: 4. When it comes to his throwing arm, Rodriguez may have the best one in the organization. In 2014, he threw out 40% of his runners. After making the trek across the border to a new style of play, he is still throwing out a very impressive 30%. He uses a quick crouch to pop transition and a nice short arm release that has cut down some of the league's best runners. Rodriguez also has eligibility at first base where he has shown good range and footwork. At 23 in single A, it would seem as though Rodriguez is past the point of being able to contribute by age 25. But considering the price tag it took to acquire him from Mexico and the fact that he has experience at a level at or close to AAA, it would seem as though this season Rodriguez is getting his feet wet in America before moving on to bigger things next season. We would expect to see him make the jump to AA next season and, with a good year there, could contribute to a Marlins team in need of power production by 2017. Honorable mention (HM): Rodrigo Vigil 1B - Austen Smith A Yearly Stats: .274/.378.493, 11 HR, 36 RBI, 74/33 K/BB Smith is a Marlins draftee out of Alabama whose success in rookie ball in 2014 where he was the Gulf Coast's league's fifth best hitter with a .288/.406/.471/ slash line and the league's second best home run hitter with seven has followed him in to his first full season with the Grasshoppers. This year, his big strong frame and big heavy swing have earned him 11 homers, second most in the Sally League. Sitting pretty in the runner up spot is also his .854 OPS. Hitting for power has come at a price for Smith as he has also struck out 77 times, third most in the league but there is plenty of room for improvement which he flashed last month when he walked 15 times to 26 Ks. Another encouraging sign Smith has shown has been his ability to stay healthy. In high school, he was hampered by quad injuries which depleted his draft stock. The Marlins took him near the end of the draft in round 33. He has rewarded them by playing in all 62 Hoppers games so far this season. Smith hits from a straight stance and when he squares up, has some of the best barrel exit velocity around. He has shown that he can hit to all fields by maintaining his looseness. Smith has had the tendency to press in pressure situations (.215 in late/close) and when behind in the count (.143, 28 K, 0 BB) but again, those are products of immaturity that will be tamed with more professional ABs. In the field, Smith shows good speed and reaction time especially for a guy his size. He makes good reads and good throws with a carrying arm that projects even better that it is at present. He has already contributed seven assists this year without having committed an error. While his prospect status is already two years from expiring with him playing in just single A, Smith has been a pleasant surprise for a late round sleeper pick. If he can cut down on the strikeouts while maintaining the power outside of the hitter friendly Sally League, he has a future in the majors. 2B - Derek Dietrich AAA/MLB Yearly Stats: .260/.357/.458, 7 HR, 27 RBI, 45/15 K/BB Dietrich is a former top prospect turned organizational guy who finally came in to his own this season and earned the big league call up when Martin Prado went down with injury. He warranted the promotion by catching fire at the right time hitting in 12 of 17 games, going 18-59, and reaching in 14 of them leading up to Prado's injury, outperforming Miguel Rojas who was 12-51 with a 9/3 K/BB over the same span. It has been Dietrich's career MO to go from hot to cold at the drop of a hat but judging by the fact that he responded to his third career major league call up by OPSing .863 with 3 homers and 3 doubles in his first 15 games, Dietrich may have finally arrived. When he is on, Dietrich is a middle infielder with uncommon plus power for his position. Unfortunately, on the occasion that he isn't which has been the story of his major league career thus far, he strikes out in bunches. In 414 MLB ABs, he has struck out 106 times to just 27 walks. This year though, he has found the barrell much more often, recording fifty hits, good for fifth most on the team and provided a spark for a struggling Marlins offense by OPSing near .900 through his first 41 ABs. Whether he keeps the pace or not remains to be seen (his history would suggest he won't) but for the time being, it is great to see Dietrich finally succeeding at the major league level. If the hits keep coming, Dietrich should stick with the Marlins even after Prado returns and should an out of contention Miami team decide to offload Prado's $11 million contract before the deadline, could climb in to the starting lineup for the rest of the season. HM: David Adams 3B - Zack Cox AA Yearly Stats: .302/.390/.410, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 46/28 K/BB Cox is a guy from the same draft class as Dietrich, a class which he entered as one of it's most highly touted picks. The Cardinals selected him with their first round pick, 10th overall and in his first full year of play, lived up to the hype, hitting .335/.380/.439 as a 22-year-old and making it all the way to AAA in just his second year as a pro. There, Cox struggled hitting just .254/.294/.421. The Marlins, looking to pounce on a weak moment with the hopes that the Cardinals were just rushing Cox, pounced on Cox, acquiring him from the competing Red Birds for pitcher Edward Mujica. Unfortunately, that proved to not be the case. The Marlins returned Cox to AA where he hit just .253/.321/.368 in his injury-limited first 95 ABs in the organization, followed by two more seasons barely above the Mendoza line in 2012 and 2013, also in Jacksonville, the latter of which saw Cox get waived at the end of spring training and go unclaimed by any other team. With a fire lit under him and under the watchful eye of fellow lefty coach Damon Minor, Cox completely redefined his approach and put together his best full season above A ball slashing .282/.344/.436 with 8 homers and 29 XBHs. Back in AA this season, Cox has used the same improved plate presence to put himself on a similar slash line pace which currently sits at .302/.390/.410. The .302 average is good for 11th best in the Southern League. What is most encouraging about his 67-game 2015 campaign thus far is that he has been able to total 28 walks, one less than he did all of last season, by far his best season patience wise. That isn't to say Cox still needs to temper his strikeout total further especially considering he is a 26-year-old in AA but the improvement puts him back on the Marlins' radar as a guy who could come up as an injury replacement ala his draft class buddy Dietrich or as a lefty hitting power bat off the bench. For a guy who couldn't garner any attention even as a bargain bin giveaway a few years ago, Cox has to be proud of that current status. HM: J.T. Riddle SS - Miguel Rojas AAA/MLB Yearly Stats: .301/.343/.430, 3 HR, 23 RBI, 26/13 K/BB Acquired this offseason as what was thought to be a throw-in to the trade that brought the Marlins Dee Gordon and Dan Haren, Rojas has proven to be quite the commodity and is now contributing to the MLB club along with his former Dodger organization mates. He reached the Marlins by totaling the PCL's 18th best numbers in 249 ABs, a feat that looked to be a pipe dream a season ago when he hit .233 while spending most of his time in AA. With the BABIP translatable and his K rate down to 9.5%, his lowest since his days in A ball, Rojas' success at the plate can be attributed to his exchanges of scenery and coastlines and once again the work of his coaches. Rojas has proven to be a slappy bat that plays excellently in a catalyst type role. Hitting near the top of the order for the Zephyrs, Rojas has collected 107 bases and scored 32 runs. Looking at his spray chart, Rojas has shown he can spread the ball around well and adjust to any pitch, a major improvement from last season and the bulk of his career when he really struggled with pitches on the inner half. Defensively, Rojas is and has always been fantastic. He is a natural shortstop but can play virtually anywhere in the field. He shows good range, great footwork and reaction times and makes good reads. He has a quick release and makes on line throws across the diamond. While his hot bat helped his cause, it was his infield glove that earned him the call up to the Marlins as a spot starter and late inning defensive replacement after Martin Prado went down with an injury. When Prado comes back, another stint in AAA is likely for Rojas but he has definitely put himself on the big league radar for next season with his excellent first half. Whether he translates that success to the MLB level still remains to be seen but for now, it is great to see the Marlins getting positive production out of all three products of their biggest offseason trade. LF - K.J. Woods A Yearly Stats: .293/.380/.470, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 55/21 K/BB Woods is the Marlins' fourth round draft pick from 2013. After two sub-par seasons in rookie ball, Woods has begun to show exactly why he garnered that high a selection. This season, in his first 51 games in full season ball, the lefty hitting 6'3" 230 pounder aged just 19 years is one of the Sally League's best power hitters through it's first half's worth of games. He is a prototypical pull hitter with plus power from a strong uppercut swing. In a single offseason, Woods greatly improved upon his contact rate, especially when it comes to pitches on the outer half. Looking at his spray charts from last year to this, you'd swear you were looking at a completely different player. This isn't to say he could use to cut down on strikeouts but as is the case with every member of his brand of hitting and at just 19, there is plenty of room for improvement. The most exciting thing about Woods is that there is also room for him to improve upon his power as he progresses through the system. If that occurs, the Marlins could be looking at their own faster version of David Ortiz who also plays good outfield defense. CF - Yefri Perez A+ Yearly Stats: .266/.302/.292, 0 HR, 18 RBI, 55/15 K/BB, 37 SB, 10 CS Introducing the fastest man the organization may have ever seen: Mr. Yefri Perez. A third year pro out of the Dominican, Perez possesses nothing short of progidous speed. A switch hitter, Perez's jets have garnered him 16 infield hits. Though he only has 7 XBHs on the season, 44 times he has wound up at at least second base thanks to a ridiculous 37 stolen bases, a number which leads his next closest Florida State League competition by eight. The total also already outnumbers his 2014 total by seven in over 100 less ABs. Unfortunately for Perez, his speed is all that has improved from last year in Greensboro. He is a scrappy hitter who makes good enough contact to get on the basepaths (which is all he needs to do to be effective) from both sides of the plate but he very much needs to improve upon his patience. His entire minor league career boasts a 133/50 K/BB. At 24 in just A+, it is questionable how much he will be able to improve. What isn't questionable is that Perez is at present a fantastic candidate to be a late inning pinch hitter and defensive replacement at a number of positions. With the glove on his hand, Perez also makes the most of his blazing speed, utilizing it to cover all necessary ground and then some at all three outfield spots. He also has eligibility at second base and shortstop. Whether he makes any more strides at the plate in his final two years of prospect eligibility or not, Perez is an athletic guy who will at some capacity definitely contribute positively at the big league level at some point. RF - Carlos Lopez AA Yearly Stats: .288/.336/.391, 3 HR, 24 RBI, 44/21 K/BB Lopez is a 2013 draftee from Cal State Fullerton. After a great college career, his success followed him to the pros where he was the Muckdogs' best hitter and the Grasshoppers' second best bat in his first full season last year, allowing him to skip past a stop in Jupiter and make it to AA Jacksonville as a 25-year-old. There, he has once again been one of his team's best offensive weapons in it's second most ABs and one of if not the best defensively sound Sun. With a free and easy repeatable line drive swing, Lopez has compiled a 24% line drive percentage, one of the highest in the entire organization. Though he has the tendency to press a bit in high pressure situations, Lopez usually maintains a good hitter's eye which compliments his sound mechanics perfectly. On defense, Lopez plays a solid right field thanks to plus speed and an above average arm that has garnered him 19 outfield assists in his minor league career. He can also play left, center and first base. At 25, Lopez is a bit of a late bloomer but in an organization which has very little outfield depth, he could begin contributing to the big league club as early as next season. SP - Kendry Flores AA/AAA/MLB Yearly Stats: 14 GS, 5-3, 85.2 IP, 2.00 ERA, 0.9 WHIP, 61/23 K/BB Flores is a 6'2" 175 pound righty out of the Dominican who has dazzled in his seventh season as a pro. After beginning playing pro ball at just 17, Flores jumped a level with each passing season from 2012 to 2014. This season, he has jumped two levels all the way to the majors. After compiling a 2.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 42/15 K/BB in his first nine games with the Suns including a string of six straight quality starts, Flores was called up for an early season big league cup of coffee. He got in to 2 games, tossed 3.2 innings and didn't allow a run more than earning himself a full time promotion to AAA. Through his first five games with the Zephyrs, Flores is holding down a 1.86 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP and a 19/8 K/BB. Three of his five outings have been quality starts and he has allowed a single run just twice and more than one run only once. Flores has four pitches: a 92-95 MPH heater, a low 80s changeup and a diving out pitch curve with sharp break and low 70s velo and he controls each one of them spectacularly, painting the black on both sides and changing hitters' eye levels without getting hurt much at all, all while each one of his offerings is still developing. At just 23 and arguably the best pitcher in the minors right now, Flores is already more than on the Marlins' radar for a rotation spot next season and has single-handedly won the Casey McGehee trade that brought him to the Fish in the offseason. HM: Adam Conley RP - Craig Stem AA Yearly Stats: 23 G, 33 IP, 1.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 23/13 K/BB For an organization that has had many issues with middle relief at the big league level this season, Stem is a breath of fresh air and one that isn't that far away from an MLB berth. He is a tall lanky 6'5" 215 pound righty who made it all the way to AA in the Dodgers' organization before coming to the Marlins this season in a minor trade for outfielder Kyle Jensen. In his first extensive action in AA, Stem has been one of the biggest contributors to a Suns staff which holds down the Southern League's best team ERA, limiting his damage to just six earned runs over 33 IP. He has the stamina and the stuff to go more than one inning when needed and can even spot start, making him the perfect candidate to be the first guy out of the pen. He won't blow you away with velo but succeeds with a wide arsenal and a deceptive delivery. With five pitches to his credit (a low 90's fastball with good sinking action, a mid 70s slurvy curve with good bite, a good running slider and a mix in mostly straight changeup), Stem keeps hitters guessing as to what is coming next. He is a contact first pitcher who draws it well by inducing off balance swings thanks to a crafty windup. Keeping the ball hidden well with his long limbs, Stem is quick to the plate with a snappy 3/4 arm action. He works quickly and repeats his delivery well, making him manager Dave Berg's most reliable arm out of the pen and one of the most consistent arms throughout the Marlins' minor league ranks. Unfortunately for Berg, Stem will probably be getting the call to AAA very soon. With success there, he will be invited to spring training next season and could win a spot in the Marlins' pen as early as next Opening Day. HM: Nick Wittgren

Carlos Lopez, OF AA Bi-weekly Stats: 17-47 (.361), 6 2B, HR, 8 RBI, 9/5 K/BB Lopez is a Marlins draftee from 2013. After a decorated college career at Cal State Fullerton in which he hit .337/.408/.473 with 76 XBHs, 153 RBIs, 34 steals and a 94/76 K/BB, Lopez brought his talents to the majors where he just kept hitting. Fresh out of college a few weeks after the draft, Lopez began his Marlins career with at short season Batavia where he was the Muckdogs' best hitter with a .318/.385/.417 slash line, 16 XBHs, and a 32/26 K/BB. Lopez's bat continued to trend in the right direction during his first full professional season last year. Starting 130 of the Grasshoppers' 140 games, Lopez was the best hitter on the team in all three slash categories (.323/.392/.438). He was second on the team to Felix Munoz in XBHs and RBIs with 39 and 74. His patience continued its excellence as he drew a team high 59 walks to 64 Ks. His 164 total hits set a Hoppers' franchise record. Lopez's fabulous year in Grasshopper garnett green and gold was rewarded by a promotion straight to AA this season. While he was a bit outmatched early this year going just 8 for his first 49, Lopez has adjusted like a champ. After a .179 April, he hit .277 in May. This month, he has become one of the biggest offensive contributors in the Suns' lineup by way of a .375/.437/.578 line, nothing short of spectacular for a guy who did not get a single AB in A+. Lopez hits from the left side of the plate and has a fantastic approach to hitting allowing him to handle both RHPs and LHPs well. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmDpKLp1mCQ] Standing tall in the box in a straight away stance, Lopez sees the ball all the way to the barrell and keeps his quick hands pointed towards it. He snaps his bat through the zone with a prototypical line drive swing, the type of batted ball that has accounted for 24% of his total this season. He swings all the way through the baseball and maintains his power all the way through as well, keeping a two hand grip all the way through his follow through. The swing is fluid, repeatable and mechanically sound. Coupled with a great eye as well as plate presence and patience when he isn't pressing, Lopez has some of the best offensive mechanics and approaches in the organization. It's easy to get Lopez's versatile bat in to the lineup thanks to his versatility on defense. He has eligibility at all three outfield spots as well as first base. Where he is of the most use is in right field thanks to a great arm. He uses great strength behind his online throws that carry. He also runs great routes with his plus speed. In his minor league career in right field, he has contributed 19 assists, posted a 1.8 range factor and a .975 fielding percentage. Though he is in his final season of prospect eligibility and is a bit of a late bloomer being 25 and having yet to sniff AAA, there is a future for Lopez as much more than just an organizational guy. If he continues to swing the kind of bat he is swinging right now for much longer, a call up to AAA is a distinct possibility sooner rather than later. With continued success there, he could be a September call up to a Marlins squad which has very little outfield depth. If he enjoys a good cup of coffee, he will be on the team's radar entering 2016.

6/8/2015 vs Nashville Game 1 - Completion of 4/27 W 4-3 Juan Diaz, 3B/SS - 2-4, R Derek Dietrich, 2B: 1-3, 2B, K Danny Black, LF: 1-1, 3B Austin Wates, RF: 1-2, RBI Adam Conley, SP: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 BB Game 2 - W/7 3-1 Derek Dietrich, 1B: 1-3, 3B, RBI Reid Brignac, SS: 1-1, 2 BB, R Juan Diaz, 2B: 1-3, 2B, RBI, K Mat Latos, SP (rehab): 4.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 5 BB, 4 K Bullpen: 2.1 IP, BB 6/9/2015 vs Nashville L/6 3-6 Scott Sizemore, 3B: 1-2, HR (2), RBI, R Isaac Galloway, CF: 1-2, HR (2), RBI, R Reid Brignac, SS: 1-3, 2B, K 6/11/2015 vs Omaha L/11 2-3 Cole Gillespie, RF: 2-5, 2 K, SB (6) Isaac Galloway, CF: 2-4, 2B, R, K Jarred Cosart, SP (rehab): 5.2 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, K Nick Wittgren, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K 6/12/2015 vs Omaha L 1-3 Cole Gillespie, RF: 1-2, RBI, BB, K Reid Brignac, 2B: 1-2, 2 BB, K Isaac Galloway, CF: 1-4, SB (5) Robert Morey, SP: 6.2 IP, 8 H, ER, BB, 3 K 6/13/2015 vs Omaha W/13 5-4 Vinny Rottino, 1B: 3-4, HR (5), 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, K Cole Gillespie, RF: 3-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB Jordanny Valdespin, 2B: 3-6, R Justin Nicolino, SP: 5.1 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 4 K Lay Batista, RP: 2 IP, H, 3 K 6/14/2015 vs Omaha Suspended (rain) Completion on 6/30 6/8/2015 @ Pensacola W6-4 Ryan Rieger, RF: 2-4, 3B, R, K David Adams, 3B: 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R, BB Carlos Lopez, PH: 1-1, HR (2), 2 RBI, R Chadd Krist, C: 2-4, RBI, R Austin Brice, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 2 K Juancito Martinez, RP: IP, SV (1) 6/9/2015 @ Pensacola W 2-1 Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-3, 2B, R, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 1-4, R, SB (12) Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 1-4, R, 2 K Trevor Williams, SP: 6.2 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 5 K 6/10/2015 @ Pensacola L 6-7 Matt Juengel, LF: 2-4, HR (10), 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 3-5, 2 RBI, R, SB (13), 2 K Danny Black, 2B: 2-4, R, K Chipper Smith, RP: 2 IP, H, BB, 3 K 6/11/2015 vs Tennessee W 5-2 Danny Black, 2B: 2-3, RBI, R, BB Sharif Othman, C: 2-4, 2 R, K Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 2-4, 2B, R Matt Tomshaw, SP: 6.1 IP, 8 H, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 2 K 6/12/2015 vs Tennessee W 2-0 Matt Juengel, LF: 2-3, 3B, RBI, R, BB Zack Cox, 3B: 3-4 Carlos Lopez, PH: 1-1, 2B Jake Esch, SP: 6 IP, H, BB, 6 K Bullpen: 3 IP, BB, 2 K 6/13/2015 vs Tennessee L 3-12 Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-4, BB, K Austin Nola, SS: 2-3, 2 BB Matt Juengel, LF: 1-4, HR (11), RBI, R, BB 6/14/2015 vs Tennessee L 1-4 Team: 3-28, 2 BB, 7 K Zack Cox, 3B: 1-3, R, K Trevor Williams, SP: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K 6/8/2015 @ Tampa W 3-2 Harold Riggins, DH: 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R Justin Bohn, SS: 2-4, K Avery Romero, 2B: 1-4, RBI, K Yefri Perez, CF: 1-4, SB (23), K Jose Adames, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 3 K Bullpen: 5 IP, 2 H, 3 K 6/9/2015 @ Tampa W 6-2 Chris Hoo, C: 3-4, 2B, R Blake Barber, DH: 2-4, 2 RBI, K Felix Munoz, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, 2 K Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-5, 2 RBI, R, 3 K Justin Bohn, SS: 2-3, R, SB (2), BB, K Jarlin Garcia, SP: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K 6/10/2015 @ Tampa PPD (rain) Rescheduled to 6/11 6/11/2015 @ Tampa Game 1 - W/7 3-1 Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-3, HR (5), RBI, R Yuniel Ramirez, LF: 1-3, RBI Avery Romero, 2B: 1-3, RBI, K Chris Narveson, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, 7 K Game 2 - W/7 4-3 Brian Anderson, 3B: 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI Austin Dean, RF: 2-2, R, SB (7), BB Chris Sadberry, SP: 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 2 BB, 3 K 6/12/2015 vs Charlotte L 0-1 Felix Munoz, 1B: 3-4 Yuniel Ramirez, LF: 2-4, SB (1) Jose Fernandez, SP (rehab): 5 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K 6/13/15 vs Charlotte L 2-9 Felix Munoz, 1B: 2-4, RBI Yefri Perez, CF: 2-4, RBI, R, SB (26) 6/14/15 vs Charlotte L 2-9 Harold Riggins, DH: 2-3, RBI, BB Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-4, 2B Yuniel Ramirez, LF: 1-3, 2B, RBI, K Yefri Perez, CF: 2-5, SB (27), K Felix Munoz, 1B: 1-3, 2B, R, BB Tyler Kinley, RP: 3 IP, 3 K 6/9/2015 @ Kannapolis L 4-6 Rodrigo Vigil, C: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R Justin Twine, SS: 1-4, 3B, R, 2 K Arturo Rodriguez, 1B: 2-4 Mason Davis, LF: 1-5, 3B, R, K Tyler Kolek, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 K 6/10/2015 @ Kannapolis W 5-3 Felix Castillo, C: 2-5, 2 2B, RBI, K Justin Twine, SS: 2-4, RBI, BB, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-3, 2B, R, BB, K Luis Castillo, SP: 4 IP, 4 H, ER, BB Kyle Fischer, RP: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 K 6/11/2015 @ Kannapolis L 6-7 Mason Davis, LF: 4-4, 3B, RBI, 2 R, SB (11), BB K.J. Woods, DH: 2-5, 2B, RBI, R Brian Schales, 3B: 2-4, RBI, R Rodrigo Vigil, C: 2-5, 2 RBI, K James Buckelew, RP: 3.1 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K 6/12/2015 @ Lexington L 7-18 Rodrigo Vigil, C: 3-5, 2 RBI Brian Schales, 3B: 2-5, 2B, RBI, 2 K Mason Davis, LF/2B: 2-5, R, SB (12), K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K Staff: 8 IP, 18 H, 18 R (16 ER), 6 BB, 7 K 6/13/2015 @ Lexington L 5-6 John Norwood, LF: 2-3, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (16, 17), BB Austen Smith, DH: 1-3, HR (10), RBI, R, BB, 2 K Arturo Rodriguez, C: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R Brian Schales, 3B: 1-3, 2B, BB, K CJ Robinson, RP: 2 IP, H, BB, 3 K 6/14/2015 @ Lexington W/10 4-2 Austen Smith, DH: 3-5, 2B, RBI, K Justin Twine, SS: 1-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, 2 K Rony Cabrera, 2B: 2-5, 2 2B, R Arturto Rodriguez, 1B: 2-5, R Jorgan Cavaneiro, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 10 K

The Marlins' scouting department flexed its muscle on the second day of the draft, finding some great talent at low priced picks as well as getting in on the ground floor of some very projectable high schoolers. Let's take a look. 21 - #626 - SS Giovanny Alfonzo - University of Tampa Grade: B+ Alfonzo is a stout 5'11", 185 middle infielder Florida native from Palm Beach County. Proven by the fact that he ran a 7.01 60 in his senior year, Alfonzo has plus speed, attributing itself to his good arm, good footwork and quick hands, making him a well-equipped defensive player with the small build to match. His quick reaction time and solid physical tools are maintained at the plate. He times his swings well, staying back well on breaking stuff and swinging through the ball with solid line drive power. This season with the Spartans, Alfonzo held down the fourth best BA and SLG on the team (.344, .570) all while showing his physical durability, starting every game and getting the most ABs. He made his power potential and ability to find the gaps apparent to scouts as 29 of his 76 hits were of the extra base variety. All of this happened in his junior year. What Alfonzo needs to work on in order to round out his game are his mechanics on the field. Although he exhibited good range, he committed a team high 20 errors this season between not getting low enough to field balls hit his way and making inaccurate throws. If Alfonzo can clean that up, he is a very intriguing prospect with power potential at a usually weak offensive position. Keep an eye on this one. 22 - #656 - RHP LJ Brewster - Hawaii Grade: C+ Brewster is a 6'2" 205 righty out of Hawaii. This year, the converted infielder showed good velocity in the 89-95 MPH range along with solid secondary stuff for a guy seeing his first work on the mound. He flashed a three pitch repertoire, including a well tipped curve and a nice fading change with plus potential. In his 94 2/3 innings, he struck out 63 and held down a 2.95 ERA. He pitched into the 5th inning in all of his starts, pitched into the 7th in five of them, and held the opposition to two runs or less in six. Brewster uses his long limbs to his advantage, throwing from a 3/4 overhand arm slot and getting out in front well. Where Brewster understandably needs work is in the command and control departments. While he did record 63 strikeouts, he also walked 41 and threw 11 wild pitches. Despite his struggles in those areas, his abiltiy to hold runs and hits to a minimum prove he has the head and wherewithal to succeed as a pitcher. If he can improve upon his command and control and continue to improve his stuff, he could become a serviceable back of the roty arm or reliever. 23 - #686 - LHP Trevor Lacosse - Bryant University (RI) Grade: B- Lacosse is a 5'11" 185 pounder who isn't going to light up radar guns but, thanks to the deceptiveness of his stuff, will keep the opposition from lighting up the scoreboard. While his heat barely touches 90, he can move it at will, running it, cutting it or sinking it, which keeps hitters guessing. He also has a changeup that flashes plus. In his freshman year of college, Lacosse was one of his team's most reliable arms out of the pen, holding down a 2.51 ERA and compiling 20 Ks to 15 walks in 32 1/2 IP. If he continues at his current pace, Lacosse will be a valuable change-of-pace arm that can be affective in short spurts. 24 - #716 - RHP Octavio Arroyo - San Ysidro HS (CA) Grade: C Arroyo is a 6'0" 175 pound righty who has quite the backstory. A native of Mexico, Arroyo came to the United States by way of a visitor's visa and pitched three seasons in San Ysidro, a town just inside the border of the United States in California. He pitched parts of two seasons with at San Ysidro High School, posting an ERA under 2 and an 2.00 K/BB ratio by way of a low 90s fastball, a diving sinker, and a good running changeup, putting himself in prime position to be drafted as early as round 15. However, just before draft day, Arroyo was deported to Mexico after being deemed inadmissable at a border entry station. Arroyo shows tons of promise talent wise and the fact that he was taught by the brother of former major leaguer Esteban Loiaza in his days at San Ysidro High make him even a more encouraging piece but at the moment, his future is unclear. Because he was once deemed inadmissable, it is questionable whether the US government will reward him with a work visa. While Arroyo waits, he tosses the ball as much as he can with family members but it is far from anything formal and a very far cry from being tutored by professional baseball minds. Life is also tough in Tijuanna and family matters don't permit Arroyo anywhere near the practice time needed to make it as a pro. Thus, the longer he waits on the US government to make a decision, the more detrimental it is to his future. If Arroyo is admitted the right to play for the Marlins, he's a very attractive prospect but that is still very much in the air. Unfortunately for Arroyo, it's nothing but a waiting game right now. 25 - #746 - OF Alexander Fernandez - Nova Southeastern University Grade: B+ At pick 746, the Marlins drafted the first of two recognizable surnames with former Marlins' ties. Alexander Fernandez, the son of former Marlins hurler and 1997 World Champion Alex Fernandez is a college senior out of NSU in Davie. He began his college career there after attending baseball powerhouse high school Archbishop McCarthy. Fernandez was drafted as a left fielder but he has the athletic ability to play virtually anywhere on the diamond so there are a multitude of options when it comes to getting him in the lineup. Though he was drafted as an outfielder, Fernandez played second base for most of his high school and college careers and looks to continue playing there early in his minor league career. His tools, good hands, good reaction time, good speed which allowed him to run a 7.14 60, and a strong arm that was once clocked in the mid 80s, best suit him for that position. At the plate, Fernandez stands tall in the box and gets his bat through the zone well with good speed and a typical line drive swing. His good hands follow him to the plate where he remains relaxed and loose before displaying good strength in them. The approach allowed him to finish 2015 second on the Sharks in homers and slugging while his speed garnered him a team leading five triples. As he proved this season, when he squares the ball up which he has a good knack for doing, Fernandez's tools make him a threat for an extra base hit every time. Where he needs to improve is in the patience department, proven by the fact that he struck out a heightened 66 times in 203 ABs this season. If Fernandez can learn to pick and choose his swings by way of improving his plate vision, there is nothing to suggest he can't become a complete baseball player. He is already a complete athlete both physically and mentally and he comes from a great baseball pedigree. There's reason to be excited about the next member of the Fernandez family becoming part of the Marlins' long term future. 26 - #776 - RHP Obed Diaz - Casiano Cepeda HS (Puerto Rico) Grade: -- Diaz is a sizeable 6'3" 175 pound righty out of Puerto Rico whom very little information is available on. 27 - #806 - SS Taylor Munden - West Virginia Grade: C Munden is a 5'10 185 pound college senior out of West Virginia who led his team in power production this past season, slamming 11 homers and driving in 31 runs. He was second on the team in slugging at .468 as well as doubles with 12. Munden also flashed good speed and baserunning instincts, swiping a team high 11 bags. At the plate, the stout Munden makes use of a small strike zone and is fairly selective when it comes to waiting for his pitch. When he gets it and barrels it up with a straight swing in which he maintains his strength all the way through, Muden can be quite surprisingly -- especially for a guy his size -- the masher. Where he could use improvement is seeing the ball to the barrell. While he more often than not makes contact, it is not often enough solid contact. He also tends to fly open on his swings. On defense, Munden reacts to contact well but his infield mechanics could use a bit of work. Last season, he made a team high 17 errors. Munden has an edge in that he possesses power at a weak power position but he will need grooming on both sides of the ball if he hopes to make it as a pro. 28 - #836 - LHP Jeff Kinley - Michigan State Grade: B Kinley is a 6'1" 175 pound southpaw who has been through a lot in his college career. After taking home league MVP honors twice in his high school career and getting off to a good start in the first two seasons of his collegiate career, Kinley received quite the health scare in 2013 when blood clots were found around his lungs. Kinley underwent two surgeries, one of which cost him one of his ribs before coming back stronger than ever in 2014. That season, Kinley set a Michigan State record by recording 13 saves. He also held down a 2.45 ERA. This year, Kinley once again began the year as the closer before being moved to the rotation. As a reliever, he gave up just 8 runs in 25.1 IP before giving up 9 over 25.2 innings in his last 5 games, all starts, proving he is more affective in shorter spurts. Kinley has a three pitch repertoire which also backs that assertion. His fastball tops at 93 and he gets in on hitters well with his breaking stuff. Kinley has a good closer or late inning reliever's make up. He could use to improve upon his command as he has been liable to give up some big contact when he misses his spots. Other than that, he projects decently as a guy who can contribute to the bullpen at the professional level. 29 - #866 - RHP Ben Meyer - Minnesota Grade: B Meyer is a righty hurler with baseball in his blood. Meyer's father pitched at Minnesota and Ben, although he was at first at basketball player, eventually followed his bloodlines to the mound. He is an imposing figure as he toes the rubber, standing at 6'6", 200 pounds. He is as imposing with his low 90s fastball which he has all the confidence in the world in. Because of it's good movement and the good handle he has on it, Meyer is not afraid to challenge hitters with the pitch. He has a great feel for it and has the ability to pitch it black-to-black. As for his secondary pitches, Meyer completely overhauled that area of his repertoire when he came to Minnesota. Four years later, he possesses a high 70s slider and a tricky low 80s circle changeup. He used his arsenal to compile the seventh most career strikeouts in Minnesota history. He also pitched the second most innings (288) in 59 games and 39 starts. His great control and command are best evidenced by his 3.08 K/BB ratio as a collegiate player. Meyer could have probably gone a lot higher than the 29th round if not for struggling with giving up the long ball in his senior year giving up 10, a new experience for Meyer who had only allowed a total of 5 homers in his first three seasons. Other than those struggles with homers, it was another great year for Meyer. He totaled a career high in strikeouts (71) while walking just 24, leading to a 2.96 K/BB ratio. He did match hits with IP with a 9.00 H/9 but that can be attributed to a high BABIP. All-in-all, Meyer is an imposing downhill throwing righty with a well established repertoire. As long as the heightened number of longballs he gave up this year were a one-time thing, with continued natural production, Meyer could become a back end of the rotation starter or at the very least a long reliever/spot starter at the professional level. 30 - #896 - SS Joseph Chavez - University of California - Riverside Grade: B Chavez is a 6'0", 195 infielder who is an absolute speed demon, proven by his 49 stolen bases in 172 games in his collegiate career. To get on base, Chavez uses a good batter's eye, plus patience and plus plus power which allowed him to collect 57 XBHs between his sophomore and senior years. For his career, Chavez slashed an impressive .299/.393/.436 culminating with a .308/.390/.453 year last year. When he makes good contact, his solid line drive swing which is the product of soft hands and good lower body action combined with his blistering speed makes him a threat for extra bases every time. Chavez's weakness lies in the fact that he struggles to see the ball to the barrell. He really needs to improve upon his contact rate in order to make it at the next level. Defensively, Chavez uses the same speed he uses on the bases to cover a lot of ground at shortstop and he makes the right decisions with the ball. However, he needs to work on solidifying a consistent arm angle. Last year, he made a team high 14 errors, a lot of them as a product of his throws. If Chavez can work on making more consistent contact thus cutting down on strikeouts as well as cleaning up his defensive mechanics, he'll be worth keeping in your thoughts as a type-B prospect. 31 - #926 - OF Griffin Conine - Pine Crest HS (FL) Grade: B+ The next generation of Conine has come to the Marlins! The son of Mr. Marlin himself, two time World Series champ and original 1993 Marlin, Conine's surname is one every Fish fan will recognize immediately. A lefty hitter standing at 6'1" and weighing in at 195, Conine hits from a very spread stance and possesses some of the best bat speed in South Florida. He has an uphill swing and a power first approach but also exhibits good patience and plate vision allowing him to wait out opposing pitchers. When he squares up, the ball explodes off his barrell and more often than not goes for extra bases. In the outfield, Conine possesses raw arm strength but his mechanics needs some work but as he fills out, improvement will undoubtedly come. Conine will more than likely head to college as he has already committed to Duke but the fact that the Marlins have already put the thought in the minds of the fanbase of hearing the name Conine being announced once again as a member of the Marlins' starting lineup sometime in the near future is enough to excite any long time fan of the team. 32 - #956 - 3B Kris Goodman - Iowa B Goodman is a 6'1", 193 third baseman who hits from an extremely spread stance with a front foot toe tap and has an extremely fluid and easy follow through. He retains his looseness very well and swings all the way through the zone with a straight through stride. He has some hidden power and a knack for finding the outfield gaps. Upon making contact, Goodman flies down the line with plus speed and has the ability to turn anything into an XBH. As a senior, he collected team highs in doubles (11) and triples (5). He also stole 10 bases on 14 attempts. Goodman also possesses good patience at the plate which allowed him to total a 36/30 K/BB in 2015. Like a few previous picks, Goodman could also use to improve upon the rate at which he makes contact. On defense, Goodman is more than sufficient at the hot corner, flashing a good glove and good instincts, fielding the big hop almost exclusively. He has an accurate arm that will only get better as he fills out. Natural production suggest Goodman has a good opportunity to turn in to a quality prospect. 33 - #986 - RHP Ryley MacEachern - SUNY Stony Brook Grade: B- MacEachern is a sizeable 6'2" 213 pounder from New York with a good feel for pitching. He throws from a high 3/4 slot with a solid follow through. He tosses a solid plus fastball in the low 90s which he keeps down almost exclusively with good sinking action. The breaking stuff also flashes plus. His slider and curve both spin well with the curve holding good depth and the slider good late break. He also holds a mid 80s changeup which he has a good feel for and pairs well with his heat. MacEachern has shown improvement with each passing season. The question regarding his stuff is whether or not he can maintain consistency. While his arsenal is good, he has shown the tendency to fall off from game to game. If he can figure that out, he could become a viable rotation option. If not, he will still be useable in relief capacities. 34 - #1016 - OF Brandon Rawe - Morehead State (KY) Grade: B+ Rawe is a 6'2", 190 outfielder who was a force to be reckoned with in his college career at Morehead State. The country grown Rawe lives up to his namesake by displaying great raw power which allowed him to post an impressive .351/.405/.548 slash line. Rawe has matured quickly. After struggling with plate discipline and contact rate in his freshman year, he came back in his sophomore year to set the Morehead State single season record for hits with 98. This season, he nearly equaled that figure with 92, second in the Ohio Valley Conference, while belting a team high 24 doubles (4th in the OVC) and 12 homers (5th in the OVC). The K/BB ratio has improved every season to the point where this season he had it down to 1.24 while his OBP sat at .432 while getting the most ABs and second most PAs in his conference. His gargantuan senior year led his team to a conference championship. He was also a second team All-Conference selection. If his college numbers are any indication, Rawe is a well balanced two way player with huge power upside. His arm shows above average to plus, he possesses a good glove, and he covers a lot of outfield ground with plus speed. He could use to become a bit more selective at the plate and as a student of the game who has made strides each year, that shouldn't be much of a problem for him to accomplish under professional tutelege. Rawe is a great find at this point in the draft and could contribute at the major league level sooner rather than later. 35 - #1046 - OF Cameron Newell - University of California - Santa Barbara Grade: B- Newell is a wiry 6'1" 190 outfielder who nearly fell out of the watchful eye of scouts last year before coming back to attract them once again with a great year this year. After hitting just .271/.350/.341 in 2014, he came back to lead UCSB's offense by slashing .368/.447/.473. While his ability to find holes may have fallen off in 2014, he has displayed great patience since his days as a sophomore, walking more than he has struck out. That trend continued this season as he walked 27 times to 23 Ks. While the lefty bat shows a great work ethic as well as plus speed, working against him is the fact that he had his best year in a season where his BABIP was at an unsustainable .399 and his worst season where his BABIP was as close to average at .291. While he does have some raw tools, makes contact more often than not and has a great hitter's eye, the book is still partially out on his ability to hit 'em where they ain't and on what kind of production he can really provide. Since he's been either extrememly lucky or slightly unlucky its hard to put a finger on exactly what kind of production he could provide at the next level at the moment. Right now, we would put him in the B type prospect range with the prospect for more. 36 - #1076 - LHP Gunnar Kines - University Of Mount Olive (NC) Grade: B Kines is an athletic 6'3" 210 pound lefty out of Mount Olive in North Carolina who enjoyed a decorated college career. This season, by way of a 3.26 ERA in 96.2 IP and an insane 121/24 K/BB, Kines was named the Conference Of The Carolinas Pitcher of the Year. Using impeccable control and an extremely deceptive arsenal, the southpaw struck out 11 batters per game and held down a .247 BAA. On the hill, the tall lefty throws from a 3/4 arm slot after a high leg kick delivery. He makes the most of his long limbs keeping the ball as far away from the hitter's eyes as possible until he begins his follow through. He comes through the ball well and ramps his fastball up to the mid 90s. He pairs the heat with a solid secondary changeup which tops out around 85 with good fade. He needs to work on keeping the rest of his secondary stuff down. By keeping it up the zone, he gave up 11 homers this season. Other than that, Kines is a sleeper pick with a solid starter's makeup, a great feel for his fastball/changeup combo and a guy who could surprise in the near future. 37 - #1106 - OF Ruben Cardenas - Bishop Alemany HS (CA) Grade: B+ Cardenas is an athletic 6'2" 185 pound high schooler from California who enjoyed an exquisite varsity career. In two years, he hit .417 and OBP'd .502. The outfielder shows plus speed and a prototypical line drive swing. He has college aspirations and will attend it at the University Of Nevada. If he continues to grow and produce on a similar level there, this will be a name to remember a few drafts from now and the Marlins are in on the ground floor. 38 - #1136 - RHP C.J. Newsome - Columbia HS (MS) Grade: B+ Newsome is a fast as lightning outfielder from Mississippi who once ran a ridiculous 6.60 60. He put that speed to use over his three year high school career, stealing 45 bags, including 21 in his junior year and 23 this year. He also showed he can get on base to use his jets in multiple ways -- by way of the walk thanks to great patience (27/18 K/BB) and by way of the hit thanks to a snappy bat (.350 career BA). All of this lead to a career .398 OBP. His ability to stretch any ball that falls as well as his knack for finding the gaps with above average power allowed him to become a career .461 slugger. Newsome is another kid who will continue his education in college but another guy who the Marlins will follow closely leading up to future drafts. 39 - #1166 - 3B Bucket Goldby - Yuba City HS (CA) Grade: B Goldby, a 6'0" 185 pound infielder, is another kid with ties to the Marlins' organization. He is the son of Scott Goldby, a west coast team scout. After getting his feet wet with the varsity club in 2014, Goldby enjoyed a fantastic senior campaign, slashing .371/.475/.690. His plus power allowed him to smash 17 XBHs including a team high 5 homers. A prototypical power hitter with an uppercut swing at the plate, Goldby maintains his strength through the ball with good hands. If he continues to progress at the college level, he could become a future top 20 round pick. The Marlins will watch this kid with much interest. 40 - #1196 - C Matthew Foley - Rhode Island College A Miami rounded out the draft with Foley, a catcher with a great huge catcher's build. At 6'4" 230, the plus sized Foley does a great job covering most of the plate. He has a strong arm as well as athletic hands which make the ball come out quickly. His footwork behind the plate could use to improve a bit when it comes to his crouch to pop time. At the plate, Foley hits from an extreme spread stance. He uses great strength behind a straight through swing which allowed him to post gargantuan numbers in his senior year. All three areas of his ridiculous .453/.515/.872 line were among the top 5 in his conference. His 11 homers led the conference. He rounded out his Triple Crown winning season with a conference leading 45 RBIs. He also exhibited good patience when it came to waiting for his pitch by walking 15 times to 16 Ks. In just his junior year, Foley has shown the skill needed to become a top tier hitting catcher. If the defensive side of his game can improve, he has the athletic ability to become a complete two way player. A great find for the Marlins in the final round of the draft.

Last week at the MLB Draft, the future of baseball got a lot brighter in Miami. Just how much more talent rich will the Marlins be, pending contract signings? Here is a round-by-round look at each Miami draft pick. 1 - #12 - 1B Josh Naylor - St. Joan of Arc Catholic SS (ON) Grade: A Since 2012, the Marlins have struggled to find power outside of anyone not named Giancarlo Stanton. Each season, the team has finished in the bottom four in the leauge in power production. Part of the reason for these offensive shortcomings lends itself to the fact that the team opened one of the most pitcher friendly parks in the league. Since Marlins Park's inaugural year, the Marlins have tried out lefty options such as Logan Morrison, Garrett Jones, etc in hopes that they would be able to find the seats closest to home plate in left field, 335 feet away as well as the triples alley in right center. While those plans have gone awry with all of those the Marlins have attempted it with thus far, they may have found their guy in Naylor. A 6'1" 225 pound lefty from Canada, Naylor and his gargantuan power have drawn attention from scouts ever since he was 15 years old. That year, Naylor ironically hit a ball 480+ feet out of Marlins Park during a power showcase, one of many such events in which Naylor has drawn ooh's and ahh's from onlookers. Looking through reports from scouts, it is more common than not to read that Naylor makes the best contact, has the best exit velo and hits the ball the farthest out of all participants. He does so by making the most of his extra large frame and strength while also maintaining his looseness. At 17, he already has outstanding above average bat speed that should only get better during his journey to the majors. The only knock on his pre-swing approach is that he could use to utilize his back legs more as his current swing is almost all upper body with a very short stride below the waist. He is a pull first hitter but can hit to all fields when he squares up. Naylor will need to improve upon his patience and his ability to fight pitches off as he does swing and miss a lot when he doesn't make contact but that will undoubtedly come with age and experience. On defense, Naylor is athletic, covering a good amount of ground for a kid his size. His arm is very good but a bit inconsistent as he tends to drop his arm slot and release point, an issue that will also be easily fixed with experience and coaching. There's plenty of reason to be excited about Naylor who is much bigger and is showing more power than the smaller Giancarlo Stanton did at the same age. Whether or not he reaches the plateau Stanton is currently at is still up in the air but it is a distinct possibility. And that is enough to excite anyone. [youtube 2 - #50 - LHP Brent Lilek - Arizona State Grade: A Lilek is a 6'4" 190 pound lefty who matured early in high school to become one of the top lefty arms in the 2015 draft. The tall lanky southpaw has a great pitcher's build and uses his size to his advantage. Remaining loose, he uses a high leg raise delivery and tosses from an extended 3/4 arm slot. Lilek's utilization of his body doesn't stop there as he is also a very heady pitcher who makes great pitch and spot selections. His 89-92 MPH fastball is mostly straight but he has the ability to spot it wherever he wants, working both sides of the black consistently. He works eye levels well, usually setting up an elevated fastball with his breaking stuff, 74-76 MPH well shaped curves and fading changeups, which he keeps low in the zone. He is also working on a slurvy slider. As his arsenal develops even more, Lilek has the potential to become ace material. We will be following his progression in earnest. 3 - #85 - OF Isaiah White - Greenfield School (NC) Grade: A- White is a 6'0" 175 pounder with a good athletic structure. At the plate, he hits from a square straight away stance and maintains his relaxation well. With good hands and bat speed, he finds the barrel often and hits all the way through the ball, making good line drive contact on swings straight through the zone. If the ball does find green grass, White and his speed which allowed him to run a 6.46 40 is a threat for extra bases every time. Defensively, White uses the same speed to cover a lot of ground, runs good routes and has a strong along with a quick transition and follow through that make it very projectable. White is a catalyst type hitter with already good but still developing defensive instincts and all the god-given tools to succeed in this league. 4 - #116 - RHP Cody Poteet - UCLA Grade: B Poteet is an athletic 6'1" 190 pounder with an over-the-top release and good downhill action to the plate. Delivery is easily repeated. Has a good fastball which tops out at 92 with good life when he hits his spots but his bread and butter is a nasty well-tilted one that lives in the high 70s. He is also working on a developing changeup that has flashed above average. He limits pitches by living in and around the zone which lead to a 49/16 K/BB last season. He does need to improve the command of his pitches as he tends to find a bit too much of the plate at times but entering just his junior year at 21 years old, there is still room for improvement. 5 - #146 - LHP Justin Jacome - University Of California - Santa Barbara Grade: A Jacome is a huge lefty who surprisingly fell to round 5, possibly because he was overshadowed by teammate Dillon Tate. After a fabulous first three years of college at UC Santa Barabra, many scouts had him going off the board in the first three rounds. Jacome's sparkling college career thus far was capped by a 116.2 IP, 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 96/26 K/BB this year. He did so by utilizing a 4-pitch arsenal and having extreme confidence in each pitch. Working quickly with good command, Jacome possesses a fastball which tops out at 92, a good fading changeup, and a best pitch curveball with good 12-6 bite. Good mechanics and control have lent themselves to a 3.27 career K/BB ratio. Jacome is a guy who already at 21 possesses three plus pitches and is working on a fourth. He already has the success to succeed in the minors and could take the fast track to the majors. The Marlins likely stole one here. 6 - #176 - C Justin Cohen - Riverview High School (FL) Grade: B+ Cohen is a catcher with the build to prove it. At a stocky 6'0", 190, he stands tall in the box and has a nice fluid swing. From a straight away open stance, he has a snappy bat with projectable line drive power. Last season in his junior year in high school, he hit .325/.392/.580 with three homers and nine doubles. Cohen excels even more on defense where he really puts his athleticism on display. He has a strong but controlled arm and goes from crouch to pop in the blink of an eye. The biggest and possibly only hole in Cohen's game lies in his inability to pick the ball up out of the pitcher's hand. He is fooled often and swings and misses even more. He will likely head to Florida State University to attempt to iron out those issues. If he succeeds, he could become starting catcher material. Even if he doesn't, Cohen has enough defense skill to make it as a primarily defensive player. 7 - #206 - RHP Travis Neubeck - Indian Hills Community College (IA) Grade: B Neubeck is a tall, thin righty from the Air Force Academy. An athletic guy who lettered in both baseball and hockey in high school, Neubeck relies heavily on his wrists that can both crank up a heavy slap shot as well as bury a sharp curveball. Throwing from a 3/4 arm slot and working very quickly with good rhythm, Neubeck is Jamie Moyer light, relying heavily on finesse stuff. Though his fastball barely touches 90 MPH, he has the secondary stuff to make up for it. His best pitch is a low 70s curve that is tough for opposing hitters to pick up out of his hand and sneaks up on them with sharp break and fantastic movement. He has also flashed a low 80s mix in curve that needs work. Though he is virtually a one pitch pitcher at the moment, the curveball is good enough to give him a solid ground floor to work from. If he can gain some velo and movement on his fastball/changeup combo, Neubeck could have success at the major league level. 8 - #236 - RHP Chris Paddack - Cedar Park High School (TX) Grade: B+ Paddack is a huge 6'4" 195 pound righty who tosses free and easy from a high 3/4 arm slot. He has an easily repeated delivery with good downhill motion. He can do several things with his low-mid 90s fastball including cut it and sink it, turning his three pitch repertoire into more of a five pitch repertoire. His secondary stuff, a straight high 70s change that he has a good feel for and a slow 71 MPH 10-4 curveball that he will dip his arm slot a bit to throw, is still developing but both pitches show promise. He also shows versatility on his curveball by turning it in to a slurvy slider. Paddack will likely initially head to college at Texas A&M but, with a good foundation and a semi-pro ceiling that doesn't appear to be far away, shouldn't take long to reach the minor leagues. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtmHAnFgAc] 9 - #266 - RHP Reilly Hovis - North Carolina Grade: B The 6'3" 195 pound Hovis is another tall lanky righty who pitches from a 3/4 arm slot. He works at a slow but methodical pace and drives hard off his back leg to gain velo on his low 90s heat. In just his junior year of college, Hovis already has well developed secondary stuff including a good fading 88 mile an hour change. His best pitch is his outpitch curve, which sits in the upper 70s has good depth and good downward motion. He will sometimes drop arm slots when he throws the curve, allowing hitters to pick it up and sit on it but with a good knowledge of the zone and the ability to change hitters' eye levels, it doesn't hinder him much. Last season, Hovis went 9-1 with a 2.25 ERA in 64 innings and primed himself to be a top three round draft pick. However, in the offseason, Hovis underwent Tommy John surgery and will not pitch again until at least next season. If he can bounce back from the surgery, Hovis is a quality, heady pitcher with a good starter's mentality. In round nine, Hovis was well worth the gamble. 10 - #296 - RHP Kelvin Rivas - Oklahoma Baptist University Grade: A Rivas is a massively framed 6'4" 245 pound righty power arm. He uses all of his strength and gets out in front well with a downhill delivery that is easily repeatable. He ramps his plus fastball that both runs and sinks up to 95 with the ability to paint both sides of the black. He has a good feel for a simialr changeup which he drops down in to the mid-80s for a nice chance of speeds. His out pitch is a late breaking slider with sharp movement. This year in his junior year of college, Rivas led all of Division I basbeball in strikeouts (144), K/9 (13.64) and wins (12, including 3 CGSOs) while also ranking 29th in IP (95) and ERA (1.80). Rivas also put his control on full display by walking just 36. A quality arm with a good starter's poise, Rivas could begin contributing at the minor leauge level immediately. 11 - #326 - RHP Ryan McKay - Satellite High School (FL) Grade: B Rounding out the string of pitching picks, McKay is a 6'4" 170 pound north Palm Beach County native who makes the most of his long limbs on the mound. Working at a slow pace, he performs a high leg raise and a complete rotation of his arm before releasing from a high 3/4 arm slot. His arsenal includes a low 90s fastball with some slight cut to it, a mid-70s curveball with hard spin and dropping action which he tips well and a developing mid 80s changeup. He's also started to work on a slider. McKay does tend to overthrow and is definitely still a work in progress but in just his senior year of high school, improvement will undoubtedly come as his body and mind mature. He will be worth keeping an eye on during his college career at Louisiana State University. 12 - #356 - OF Terry Bennett - Atlantic Coast High School (FL) Grade: B- Another in-state product, Bennett is a two sport athlete who has a decision on his hands. Not only was Bennett drafted by the Marlins, he was also signed by Florida International on national signing day to play football. Bennett was a star on the football field in high school but was also good enough in baseball to draw an All-American mention. As you may have guessed, Bennett has plus speed which allows him to cover a lot of ground in the outfield which would be a huge asset to Marlins Park. That same quickness allowed him to steal 11 bags in 22 games in his junior year. Bennett has also flashed extremely good patience at the plate, walking 31 times while striking out just 18 times in his high school career and accumulating a .492 OBP, suggesting he would be a viable option at the top of the order. While we won't know until the day college classes resume what Bennett's decision is, it would appear as if he is more interested in football as he did not partipate in baseball this season. However, on the chance that he does decide to pick the bat and glove back up, the infinitely athletic Bennett, though he will need a lot of grooming, could turn some heads. 13 - RHP RJ Peace - Serrano High School (CA) Grade: B+ Peace is a 6'2" 175 pound righty with a well groomed arsenal for a kid his age. Throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot, Peace has a slow and easy delivery which is easily repeated. He also has an extremely fluent follow through. His fastball sits in the 89-92 MPH range with good run to both sides of the plate. His best pitch by far though is his out-pitch slurve. Sitting in the 77-79 MPH range and evidencing a great mix of speeds, the slurve has extremely late break. When Peace is on, it is virtually untouchable. He also mixes in a pretty average low 80s slider. While he can get wild at times, Peace has great poise and confidence, allowing him to bounce back quickly. He usually controls his pitches very well and has the ability to paint the entire black. If Peace can clean up his wild antics during his college career, he could become a quality professional arm. 14 - #416 - Jordan Hillyer - Kennesaw State Grade: A Hillyer is a second time Marlins draftee out of Kennesaw State in Georgia. Standing at 6'0", 200, he a lefty offspeed specialist. He possesses an 86-92 MPH fastball, an above average changeup, and a very good plus mid-80s curveball which he spins well. What gives Hillyer's stuff even more of an edge is his extremely deceptive delivery which is something to behold. Working at a quick pace, Hillyer transitions from glove to hand then drops his arm nearly directly downward and behind his back before driving to the plate and releasing from a side-arm angle. His tricky mechanics along with his outstanding control have allowed him to enjoy a great college career proven by a 3.13 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, a 194/97 K/BB and the fact that he started the 2014 Cape Cod All Star Game. He projects very well as either a back of the rotation starter or productive bullpen piece who should be able to contribute sooner rather than later. 15 - #446 - OF Kyle Barrett - Kentucky Grade: B- Barrett is a 5'11" 185 pound speedster who once ran a 6.77 40. At the plate, he is a slap singles hitter who's speed allows him to leg them in to XBHs. He also isn't afraid to drop down a bunt at any given moment. When he squares up, he makes good line drive contact and sees the ball to the barrel. That being said, his approach could use a bit of work, especially in the hands and flying open departments. In the field, Barrett covers as much ground as anyone if not more, takes good routes, and has a plus arm. With a bit of work on his approach at the plate, Barrett could become starter material acting as the sparkplug that helps turn the lineup over. At present, he projects best as a fourth outfielder. 16 - #476 - LHP Justin Langley - University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Grade: C Langley is a 6'6" 225 pound lefty who struggled with injury early in his college career, limiting him to just 34 IP over his first two seasons. However, this season in his sophomore year, Langley has come back strong, posting a 3.33 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and a 2.06 K/BB ratio over 67.2 IP. His repertoire includes 89-92 MPH heat and a developing circle changeup which has flashed plus. While he is a bit of a gamble due to his being limited by health issues, he has started his comeback journey strong. His offspeed arsenal includes a high 80s fastball and two plus secondary pitches -- an 83 MPH changeup and a 72 MPH 12-6 curve -- both of which have sick movement and both of which he will throw in two strike counts. Langley mixes it up well, making up for his lack of velo with extremely fast firing neurons and the ability to get in opposing hitter's heads. With continued success and good health, Langley, an avid competitor and great athlete who played two sports in high school, could still find himself in the pros some day soon. 17 - #506 - SS Max Whitt - Lewis-Clark State (ID) Grade: B- Whitt is a one time pitcher who has made the transition to the infield. After a good high school career in which he earned first team all conference honors in both his junior and senior year, Whitt has enjoyed continued success early in his college career. Last season, he showed his durability by starting 56 games and the skill he holds in his snappy bat by slashing .296/.405/.586. He also flashed plus power by hitting 17 homers, fifth most in the nation. His patience was also on full display as he walked 29 times to just 24 Ks. In the field, Whitt still possesses the same strong arm that he used to throw 89 MPH fastballs with. If he gets his glove on the ball and makes an on-line throw, even the fastest of runners doesn't stand a chance. Making the transition to the diamond dirt hasn't been all sunshine and butterflies for Whitt who made 11 errors last season but with more experience, that should clean itself up. While the book is still out a bit on his defensive capability (especially since he played at 2B and was drafted as a SS), Whitt's bat makes him an intriguing young prospect with good upside. 18 - #536 - RHP Kyle Keller - Southeastern Louisianna University Grade: C Keller is a 6'4" 200 pound hurler who enjoyed a good college career as a reliever. He went out on a strong note this season by allowing just 11 runs while striking out 40 and walking just 10 in 36 IP. When he is on, he keeps the ball down extremely well and limits damage. In his entire college career spanning 129 innings, he gave up just four long balls. On his good days, his low 90s heat and mid 80s changeup combo are effective and he keeps everything down in the zone. But if he is going to make it in the majors, he is going to have to become a lot more consistent. On any given day, his control can turn to nothing, which was the culprit in getting him removed from a starting role. Though he has great raw talent, Keller is going to need to be groomed well at the minor league level in order to succeed as a professional reliever. [youtube 19 - #566 RHP Curt Britt - NC State Grade: B+ Britt is a sizeable 6'2" 240 pound righty. He uses his strength well behind his heavy mid 90s fastball as well as his good biting curveball which can touch the low 80s. He isn't afraid to challenge hitters as he pounds the zone before pitching them in on the hands deep in counts. He has a quick arm and a fluid delivery especially for a guy his size. Between two colleges, he enjoyed a spectacular college career, mostly as a reliever, compiling a sub-3 ERA, an 82/35 K/BB and a 1.28 WHIP. With good tools and athleticism, Britt has the stuff to succeed at the professional level as a late inning reliever and was a great find at this point in the draft. 20 - #596 - C Korey Dunbar - North Carolina Grade: C+ Rounding out the first 20 rounds worth of picks is another North Carolina product, catcher Korey Dunbar. Dunbar is a defense first catcher but his bat has also come around late in his college career. This year for the Heels, Dunbar enjoyed by far and away his best season at the plate, slashing .288/.362/.484 (the BABIP was slightly inflated at .353). He is an extremely picky hitter, especially for a catcher and has flashed plus power potential. If he gets a hold of one, he can hit it a long way. In 2015, 23 of his 56 hits were XBHs, including six homers. Where Dunbar still struggles offensively is finding the barrel or the bat at all. His rate of contact needs a lot of TLC as he enters the next level. Defensively, Dunbar is a beast. His strong arm and quick pop time give him the ability to cut down any runner. In his sophomore year, he threw out 23 guys. This season, he threw out 21. Dunbar also makes all of the plays when he is called upon to do so. Since his sophomore year began, he has only committed three errors. Dunbar does everything right on defense and most things right on offense with a few hitches that will need to be worked on. If he can start making more consistent contact, Dunbar could become starting material. Right now, we would reserve a backup role for him. Rounds 20-40 coming later this week.

6/1/2015 @ Reno W 6-3 Vinny Rottino, 1B: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K Reid Brignac, 2B; 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 3 K Jordany Valdespin, LF: 2-4, RBI, R, BB Robert Morey, SP: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K Nick Wittgren, RP: IP, SV (5), H 6/2/2015 @ Tacoma L 2-11 Derek Dietrich, 2B/1B: 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB Jesus Flores, C: 3-4, 2 2B Justin Nicolino, SP: 3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, BB, 2 K, 3 HR 6/3/2015 @ Tacoma L 1-6 Jordany Valdespin, DH: 2-3, BB, K Derek Dietrich, 1B: 1-4, 2B, RBI Jesus Flores, C: 1-3, 2B Reid Brignac, 2B: 1-3, BB Bullpen: 4 IP, H, 4 BB, K 6/4/2015 @ Tacoma L 1-6 Jordany Valdespin, 2B: 3-4 Derek Dietrich, 1B: 1-4, HR (7), RBI, R, K Reid Brignac, DH: 1-4, 2B, BB, K Pat Misch, SP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R (3 ER), 2 K 6/5/2015 @ Tacoma W 6-4 Scott Sizemore, 3B: 3-5, RBI Brandon Bantz, C: 2-4, RBI, K Vinny Rottino, 1B: 2-5, RBI, R, K Jordany Valdespin, 2B: 1-4, RBI, R Adam Conley, SP: 7.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 8 K 6/6/2015 vs Nashville L 2-4 Jesus Flores, C: 2-5, 2B, RBI, R, K Vinny Rottino, DH: 2-3, 2B, R, BB Robert Morey, SP: 7 IP, 9 H, ER, BB, 2 K 6/7/2015 vs Nashville L 2-3 Brandon Bantz, C: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R Scott Sizemore, 2B: 1-3, R, BB Isaac Galloway, CF: 1-3, RBI, SB (4) Justin Nicolino, SP: 8.2 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K 6/1/2015 vs Montgomery L 3-5 Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI, BB Sharif Othman, C: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, K Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-5, K Craig Stem, SP: 3 IP, 4 H, 3 R (1 ER), 2 K 6/2/2015 vs Montgomery W 4-1 Austin Nola, SS: 2-4, 3B, RBI, R, 2 K Danny Black, 2B: 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-4, R, SB (11), K Jake Esch, SP: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K 6/3/2015 vs Montgomery W 4-3 Matt Juengel, LF: 1-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB Sharif Othman, C: 2-3, K Austin Brice, SP: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 5 K Bullpen: 3 IP, H, BB, 6 K 6/4/2015 vs Montgomery W 5-1 Matt Juengel, LF: 3-3, HR (9), 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB Kenny Wilson, CF: 3-5, 2B, RBI, R Carlos Lopez, RF: 1-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, 3 K Austin Nola, 2B: 2-4, R, BB Trevor Williams, SP: 7 IP, 7 H, 4 K 6/5/2015 vs Montgomery L 1-5 Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-4, RBI, K Matt Juengel, DH/David Adams, 1B: 1-3, BB Juancito Martinez, RP: 1.1 IP, 2 BB Steve Cishek, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, K 6/6/2015 @ Pensacola W 5-1 Kenny Wilson, CF: 2-5, 2 RBI, R, K Terrence Dayleg, 2B: 2-4, 2B, 3B, R, K Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-5, RBI, R Matt Juengel, LF: 1-4, HR (9), 2 RBI, R Matt Tomshaw, SP: 6 IP, BB, 2 K 6/7/2015 @ Pensacola W 8-7 Matt Juengel, LF: 3-5, 2 2B, RBI, R, 2 K Carlos Lopez, RF: 2-5, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, K Austin Nola, SS: 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB Viosergy Rosa, 1B: 1-4, 2 RBI, BB Sharif Othman, C: 1-3, 2 RBI, BB 6/1/2015 @ Bradenton W/11 2-1 Yefri Perez, CF: 1-4, R, 3 SB (17, 18, 19), BB Felix Munoz, 1B: 2-6, R, K Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-4, BB, K Chris Hoo, C: 1-3, RBI, BB, K Jose Adames, SP: 6 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K 6/2/2015 @ Palm Beach W 7-3 Yefri Perez, CF: 4-6, 2B, 2 R, SB (20) Brian Anderson, 3B: 3-5, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, K Felix Munoz, 1B: 3-5, 3B, RBI, K Avery Romero, 2B: 3-5, RBI, 2 R Jarlin Garcia, SP: 7.1 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 5 K 6/3/2015 vs Palm Beach W 2-1 Brian Anderson, 3B: 2-3, RBI Felix Munoz, 1B: 1-2, RBI Austin Dean, RF: 1-4, 2B, R Sean Townsley, SP: 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 6 K Bullpen: 3 IP, 2 H, 3 K 6/4/2015 @ Charlotte L 2-7 Yefri Perez, CF: 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI Blake Barber, 3B: 1-3, R Austin Dean, RF: 1-4 6/5/2015 @ Charlotte L 2-3 Austin Dean, RF: 2-4, 2B, RBI Chris Hoo, C: 1-2, 2B, K Justin Bohn, SS: 1-4, R Scott Lyman, SP: 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB 6/6/2015 @ Charlotte L 6-7 Justin Bohn, SS: 2-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB Austin Dean, RF: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K Yefri Perez, CF: 0-3, R, SB (22), BB, 2 K Jose Fernandez, SP (rehab): 3 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, BB, 2 K 6/1/2015 @ West Virginia L 0-4 Team: 2-30, BB, 18 K Rodrigo Vigil, C: 2-3, K Jorgan Cavaneiro, SP: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R (3 ER), BB, 4 K Bullpen: 3 IP, H, 4 K 6/2/2015 @ West Virginia W 6-2 K.J. Woods, 1B: 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R, 2 K John Norwood, RF/LF: 2-5, 2B, RBI, R, SB (14) Rodrigo Vigil, C: 2-4, 2B, 2 R Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-2, RBI, BB, K Ben Holmes, SP: 5.1 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 2 K 6/3/2015 @ West Virginia L 0-3 Team: 3-30, BB, 10 K Arturo Rodriguez, C: 2-3, 2B, BB Michael Mader, SP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 2 K 6/4/2015 vs Hagerstown L 1-3 Zach Sullivan, CF: 3-4, R, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 2-4 Drew Steckenrider, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, R (0 ER), BB, 3 K 6/5/2015 vs Hagerstown W 6-1 Mason Davis, 2B: 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, K K.J. Woods, 1B: 1-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, R, K Austen Smith, LF: 2-4, 2B, 2 R Brian Schales, 3B: 2-4, R, K Luis Castillo, SP: 4 IP, 2 BB, 6 K Scott Squier, RP: 4 IP, H, 3 K 6/6/2015 vs Hagerstown L 2-3 Rony Cabrera, 1B: 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI Austen Smith, LF: 1-2, 2B Jorgan Cavaneiro, SP: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, BB, 4 K 6/7/2015 vs Hagerstown W 4-1 K.J. Woods, 1B: 2-4, 2B, RBI, SB (10), K Mason Davis, LF: 2-4, 2B, R John Norwood, RF: 0-2, R, SB (15), BB Zach Sullivan, CF: 1-2, R, 2 SB (5, 6), BB

With the uncertainty surrounding their rotation, it's a very advantageous time to be a long relief pitcher in the Miami Marlins' organization. The team proved that on Monday when they called up Adam Conley from AAA to replace an injured Bryan Morris. Conley is the third such candidate the Marlins have promoted in the last two weeks. Conley is a 6'3", 185 pound lefty who has enjoyed a good minor league career, graduating to the next level with each passing season. He arrives in the majors at 25, right on schedule for his prospect status to expire. After being drafted out of Washington State in 2011 after a senior year which saw him become the ace of the staff, total the team's second best K/BB (3.07) and the second best WHIP (1.3), Conley made his way to Greensboro. In his first 74 major league innings, he struck out 84 while only walking 24 and allowing 58 hits (1.1 WHIP) and holding down a realistic .289 BABIP, earning him the promotion to A+ Jupiter for the second half of the season. At just 22, Conley was on the fast track to make it to the majors. Conley then spent 2013 in AA Jacksonville where he put his endurance on display, leading the team in innings pitched with 138. Conley once again held baserunners to a minimum compiling a minuscule 1.06 WHIP. He allowed less hits (125) than IP and hung nearly as many Ks (129). In 2014, Conley received his third call up in two years time. It was there with the Zephyrs in AAA that his numbers came crashing back down to earth. Averaging less than 6 innings per start, Conley averaged 6 earned runs on nearly 10 hits both career highs. He also posted career highs in BB/9 (3.9) and WHIP (1.52), assuring himself another year in the minors. While his 2014 season was a bit more realistic of the type of year Conley's stuff translates to, the numbers were heightend by an extremely high .333 BABIP in his first year in the hitter friendly Pacific Coast League. In almost exactly as many innings this season as last with the Zephyrs, Conley's BABIP has normalized to .293 and with it, so have his H/9 (8.54) and WHIP (1.34), giving us our best inclination as to what to expect from him at the big league level. Though most of the offense he has given up has been his fault (4.35 FIP), Conley is pitching extremely well with men on base, stranding 77.4% of his runners, leading to a 2.86 ERA, making him the Z's second best starter (amongst current roster members) in that category. Conley has been on a roll as of late, tossing five quality outings in his last seven tries. Stuff wise, Conley has a fastball that tops out at 95 but his velocity varies in each start. While he has made improvements upon his secondary stuff, a low 80s changeup and a high 70s slider, neither has yet to become an above average pitch. Where Conley excels is in the way he delivers with a fluid motion and from a very low arm slot which makes him very affective against lefties and any hitter that struggles against a southpaw. He also has good control and a good knowledge of the strikezone, allowing him to place his pitches well and avoid big contact. Conley's arsenal along with the aforementioned fact that he has been great at stranding runners this year point to him being effective in the role the Marlins have called him up to fill: a mid to long relief bullpen slot who can spot start. The bottom line: Conley is a second round pick who graduated quickly through the system but one who translates much better as a bullpen arm than a starter. He is better from the stretch and strands runners with good varying heat that tops out at 95. His secondary stuff is average at best, causing him to rely heavily on the fastball but he has great control and a good working intellect of the strikezone. Delivering from a low arm slot, he is very tough against lefties and batters who struggle against lefties. He works quickly and mixes pitches well, keeping hitters guessing. Right now, as his prospect status ends, he isn't rotation ready. There is still some slight room for improvement which could allow him to become a 4-5 starter but the fact that he is more comfortable from the belt makes him a perfect candidate to serve in the capacity the Marlins have called upon him to fill: mid-long reliever.