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Here’s this week’s update on how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues this year.
First, the guys currently playing for MLB teams:
Jackie Bradley Jr. - Boston Red Sox
In 124 games, has a batting average of .222, with 92 hits, 17 home runs, and 51 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, recently activated from the IL
Sam Dyson - Minnesota Twins
In 61 appearances, has pitched 62.1 innings with an ERA of 3.32
ERA ⬇️ since last week, currently on the IL
Grayson Greiner - Detroit Tigers
In 44 games, has a batting average of .177, with 28 hits, 5 home runs, and 15 RBI
Batting average ⬆️ since last week, recently activated from the IL
Whit Merrifield - Kansas City Royals
In 139 games, has a batting average of .302, with 176 hits, 16 home runs, and 69 RBI
Batting average ⬆️ since last week
Jordan Montgomery - New York Yankees
Currently on the IL after having Tommy John surgery last season, has not made any appearances this season
Steve Pearce - Boston Red Sox
In 29 games, has a batting average of .180, with 16 hits, 1 home run, and 9 RBI
Batting average same as last week, currently on the IL
Justin Smoak - Toronto Blue Jays
In 109 games, has a batting average of .212 with 79 hits, 20 home runs, and 55 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week
Christian Walker - Arizona Diamondbacks
In 131 games, has a batting average of .264, with 121 hits, 25 home runs, and 62 RBI
Batting average ⬆️ since last week
Tyler Webb - St. Louis Cardinals
In 53 appearances, has pitched 45.2 innings with an ERA of 3.35
ERA ⬇️ since last week
And now the guys playing minor league ball, where the playoffs are underway:
Jonah Bride - Midland RockHounds (Double A, Oakland Athletics)
In 117 games, has a batting average of .277, with 114 hits, 10 home runs, and 58 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, team playing in Texas League Semifinals
Carlos Cortes - St. Lucie Mets (Single A Advanced, New York Mets)
In 127 games, had a batting average of .255, with 117 hits, 11 home runs, and 68 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, Florida State League playoffs cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian
Wil Crowe - Fresno Grizzlies (Triple A, Washington Nationals)
In 26 starts, pitched 149.1 innings with an ERA of 4.70
ERA ⬆️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Eddy Demurias - Dayton Dragons (Single A, Cincinnati Reds)
In 40 appearances, pitched 78.0 innings with an ERA of 4.50
ERA ⬆️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Alex Destino - Kannapolis Intimidators (Single A, Chicago White Sox)
In 116 games, had a batting average of .293, with 127 hits, 17 home runs, and 64 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Adam Hill - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Single A, Milwaukee Brewers)
In 23 starts and 26 appearances total, pitched 121.2 innings with an ERA of 3.92
ERA ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Tyler Johnson - Birmingham Barons (Double A, Chicago White Sox)
In 22 appearances, pitched 31.1 innings with an ERA of 2.59
ERA ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Evan Marzilli - Jackson Generals (Double A, Arizona Diamonbacks)
In 22 games, has a batting average of .123, with 7 hits, 1 home run, and 3 RBI
Batting average same as last week, currently on the IL, team playing in Southern League Semifinals
Peter Mooney - Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple A, Colorado Rockies)
In 102 games, had a batting average of .258, with 79 hits, 5 home runs, and 35 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Cody Morris - Lynchburg Hillcats (Single A Advanced, Cleveland Indians)
In 20 starts and 21 appearances total, pitched 89.0 innings with an ERA of 4.35
ERA ⬆️ since last week, team did not make postseason
John Parke - Birmingham Barons (Double A, Chicago White Sox)
In 26 starts, pitched 145.1 innings with an ERA of 3.10
ERA ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Josh Reagan - Beloit Snappers (Single A, Oakland A’s)
In 20 appearances, pitched 42.2 innings with an ERA of 1.90
ERA ⬇️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Clarke Schmidt - Trenton Thunder (Double A, New York Yankees)
In 18 starts and 19 appearances total, has pitched 90.2 innings with an ERA of 3.47
ERA ⬇️ since last week, team playing in Eastern League Semifinals
Max Schrock - Memphis Redbirds (Triple A, St. Louis Cardinals)
In 85 games, had a batting average of .275 with 73 hits, 2 home runs, and 31 RBI
Batting average ⬆️ since last week, team did not make postseason
Madison Stokes - Clearwater Threshers (Single A Advanced, Philadelphia Phillies)
In 110 games, had a batting average of .242 with 101 hits, 10 home runs, and 42 RBI
Batting average ⬇️ since last week, Florida State League playoffs cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian
Dom Thompson-Williams - Arkansas Travelers (Double A, Seattle Mariners)
In 115 games, has a batting average of .234, with 101 hits, 12 home runs, and 41 RBI
Batting average same as last week, team playing in Texas League Semifinals
LT Tolbert - Jackson Generals (Double A, Arizona Diamondbacks)
In 103 games, has a batting average of .307, with 115 hits, 5 home runs, and 51 RBI
Batting average ⬆️ since last week, team playing in Southern League Semifinals
Braden Webb - Carolina Mudcats (Single A Advanced, Milwaukee Brewers)
In 19 starts and 20 appearances total, pitched 62.1 innings with an ERA of 4.91
ERA ⬇️ since last week, finished season on a rehab assignment with the Rookie Advanced Rocky Mountain Vibes, team did not make postseason
Taylor Widener - Reno Aces (Triple A, Arizona Diamondbacks)
In 23 starts, pitched 100.0 innings with an ERA of 8.10
ERA ⬇️ since last week, recently activated from the IL, team did not make postseason
Jack Wynkoop - Hartford Yard Goats (Double A, Colorado Rockies)
In 24 starts, pitched 149.0 innings (including 2 complete games) with an ERA of 3.56
ERA same as last week, finished season on the IL, team did not make postseason