Some Thoughts On Owen Daniels’ Comments About Leaving The Texans

Some Thoughts On Owen Daniels’ Comments About Leaving The Texans by Yoni Pollak

Mar 5, 2014; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Trevor Crowe (63) breaks up a double play attempt by Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (84) in the first inning at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

With the games finished on Sunday, week one of minor league baseball has come to a close. Oklahoma City, Corpus Christi, Lancaster and Quad Cities have all played 4 games this week. We will take a look at the Astros Minor League teams and see how they performed and the top performers from those teams. Let’s dig in!

Oklahoma City Redhawks (2-2):

The Redhawks finished up a four game series with Round Rock Express going 2-2 this week. Here are the top performers of the week:

Michael Foltynewicz , RHP: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO

, RHP: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO David Martinez , RHP: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO

, RHP: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO Austin Wates , OF: .364 BA (4-11), 3 R, 3B, BB

, OF: .364 BA (4-11), 3 R, 3B, BB Ronald Torreyes, SS: .412 BA (7-17), 3 R, 3 2B, 3 RBI,

Corpus Christi Hooks (3-1):

The Hooks played a four games, three against Tulsa Drillers and one against Springfield Cardinals finishing 3-1. Here are some top performers, and there were quite a few good pitching performances:

Brady Rodgers , RHP: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO

, RHP: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO Thomas Shirley , LHP: 5 IP, 2 H, o R, 1 BB, 7 SO

, LHP: 5 IP, 2 H, o R, 1 BB, 7 SO David Rollins , LHP: 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 SO

, LHP: 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 SO Aaron West , RHP: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 SO

, RHP: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 SO Preston Tucker , OF: .375 BA (6-16), 4 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB/0 SO

, OF: .375 BA (6-16), 4 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB/0 SO Andrew Aplin, OF: .333 BA (4-12), 2 R, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 6 BB/3 SO, 3 SB

Lancaster Jethawks (2-2):

The Jethawks played a four games series against Lake Elsinore, splitting the series 2-2. This team is very talented and will be one to follow all season. Carlos Correa had a heck of an opening week. Here are some top performers:

Mike Hauschild , RHP: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 SO

, RHP: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 SO Vincent Velasquez , RHP: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO

, RHP: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO Josh Hader , LHP: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 SO

, LHP: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 SO Carlos Correa , SS: .533 BA (8-15), 3 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 1 BB/0 SO

, SS: .533 BA (8-15), 3 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 1 BB/0 SO Danry Vasquez , OF: .375 BA (6-16), 4 R, 1 2B, 1 BB/3 SO

, OF: .375 BA (6-16), 4 R, 1 2B, 1 BB/3 SO Tony Kemp, 2B: .308 BA (4-13), 7 R, 2 2B, 5 BB/1 SO, 1 SB

Quad Cities River Bandits (2-2):

The River Bandits also played a four game series against Kane County, splitting the series 2-2. Game was rained out on Friday so a double header was played on Saturday. Here are the top performers:

Kent Emanuel , LHP: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO

, LHP: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO Gonzalo Sanudo , RHP: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

, RHP: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO Tanner Mathis , OF: .556 BA (5-9), 2 R, 2 BB, 2 SB

, OF: .556 BA (5-9), 2 R, 2 BB, 2 SB Austin Elkins, 2B: .467 BA (7-15), 2 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 1 SB

Some great performances in this opening week of baseball here is my top hitter and pitcher:

Top Hitter: Carlos Correa

Top Pitcher: Josh Hader

Looking forward to another great week starting tomorrow!! Go Astros!

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