Blue Jays: Eddie Micheletti Jr. trending upward as he hits sixth home run of the season
In the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ 2-0 victory over the Reading Fightin’ Phils in the first game of the doubleheader, the outfielder hit his sixth home run of the season. Those six home runs are tied for the fourth-most alongside Josh Rivera, Charles McAdoo, and Yorman Licourt.
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Entering the 2024 draft, the outfielder was an unheralded prospect, slashing .311/.464/.599 with 12 home runs in 240 plate appearances with Virginia Tech. The Blue Jays came calling in the eighth round, selecting the outfielder and signing him to a bonus of $147,500.
So far this season, he now has six home runs, slashing .238/.363/.443 in 146 plate appearances, good for a 113 wRC+. His 18.5 K% is currently the highest of his career, but he’s always had a walk rate of 14% or higher.
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They were unable to complete the doubleheader sweep, falling 5-3 in the second game. Jay Harry went 2-4 with his eighth double of the season, while Nick Goodwin went 2-3 as well, driving in two runs and hitting his fourth double. Those made up all four hits the Fisher Cats had in this game. On the mound, Alex Amalfi struck out seven in four and two-thirds innings, giving up two earned runs.
The Buffalo Bisons fell 4-0 in the series-finale to the Worcester Red Sox. Josh Kasevich, Rafael Lantigua, and Je’Von Ward all hit singles. Thankfully, the other two affiliates in action won.
Aldo Gaxiola launches his 5th homer of the year to make it 4-0 in the 9th!
108.9 mph🚀 | 400 ft📏
The C’s defeated the Everett AquaSox 7-4, thanks in large part to Carter Cunningham’s ninth home run of the season. He sits just one home run back of the organization tie, which is shared by Sean Keys and Jace Bohrofen. Alexis Hernandez and Manuel Beltre each hit their third home runs of the season as well.
Peyton Williams hit two doubles and a triple, going 3-5 with two RBI. Matt Scannell hit his fifth double as well. Daniel Guerra made the start, striking out 10 over three and two-thirds innings of one-run ball. Danny Thompson Jr. gave up an earned run and three walks in his two and one-third innings, but struck out four.
There wasn’t a whole lot that went on in Saturday’s games. The Florida Complex League Blue Jays beat the FCL Yankees 11-7, moving their record to 10-1. Three Canadians, Sam White, Tim Piasentin, and Owen Gregg, had extra base hits.
They also received solid outings from Seojun Moon and Miguel Pantoja. Moon started, going two innings with three walks, three strikeouts, and a hit to keep his ERA at 0. Pantoja walked four and struck out six, but pitched three scoreless innings.
The Bisons won Saturday’s game 2-0, with Ward and Rivera hitting their second and sixth home runs respectively. Josh Fleming struck out four over five innings of work before it was rained out. The high-scoring Fisher Cats were shutout 20-0, notching just four hits. Not much else needs to be said about this game.
BACK TO BACK DAYS WITH A HOME RUN FOR WARD 💣
As for the C’s, they played a doubleheader, falling 9-5 and 6-2. Tucker Toman drove in three with a two-single game in the first game, but Landen Maroduis gave up six earned runs over three and one-third innings. In the 6-2 loss, Scannell hit his first home run of the season, and Kendry Chirinos hit his third double.
The D-Jays fell 10-4 to the Tampa Tarpons on Saturday. Eric Snow, Sanchez, and David Beckles all hit a double. Dylan Watts started the game, allowing two earned runs (three runs) and striking out three.
This week, the Fisher Cats host the Hartford Yard Goats and the D-Jays host the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. The C’s head to Spokane, while the Fisher Cats head to Syracuse.