Top Performances
Valentin Alvarado (SS) -- Signed as a free agent during the off-season, Alvarado was en fuego throughout April. For the month he registered a .306/.374/.649 slash line, launched 11 big flies, and drove home 35 runs. Also of note is that he led the club in extra-base hits, with 16, and led starting players with a wOBA of .417. The 30 year-old shortstop seemed to enjoy batting immediately after Nick Holmes!
Baber Davi (1B) -- Davi, now 23 years old, provided assurance that the excellent production and fielding prowess he contributed during his first full season in the bigs was no fluke. His April slash line of .375/.407/.571, 14 extra-base hits, and 23 runs batted in batting in the heart of the order helped fuel the offense.
Nick Holmes (LF) -- In a way, listing Nick as the third star is very positive. For the Beavers it means that two players played even better than the three-time MVP outfielder. Holmes had an excellent month in his own right ending with a .360/.431/.533 slash line. He also scored a team-leading 29 runs and walked a team-leading 15 times. Finally, he generated 27.2 runs created to edge both Alvarado and Davi for the team lead.
Notes
It is often said that the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. So true. On April 10 rookie Antonio Barbarro suffered a ruptured medial collateral ligament legging out a base hit during a game in Kansas City. At the time of the injury Barbarro was hitting .368. As important had been his defense in right field. Two outfield assists and a 1.179 EFF in six starts suggested that he might provide the upgrade in the field we had been seeking. Unfortunately the front office team must wait for next year to see him contribute. In the meantime, it's back to the drawing board.
To fill the void created by the injury to Barbarro the front office team signed free agent Mario Rivera to add outfield depth.
A record of 7-3 in head-to-head competition within the Earl Weaver Division bodes well. Clearly we need to beat up on the Jacks, Toreros, and Grays at every opportunity.
Current Injuries
Alfonso Alonzo (IF) -- Alonzo, recovering from a torn labrum injury suffered in early December, is not expected to be available for another four months.
Antonio Barbarro (OF) -- The injury sustained by Barbarro is a season-ending injury.
Down On The Farm
Determined that he deserves a shot at playing in Portland, 22 year-old shortstop Bobby Flannery recorded a .270/.383/.450 month with 21 runs scored and 10 stolen bases playing for the AAA Vancouver Canadians.
Darren Payne launched 9 homers in the first 26 games of the AAA Vancouver season. The 26 year-old center-fielder ended the month with a .287/.376/.596 slash line. He also led the club with 21 runs scored and 23 runs batted in.
In 26 games playing for the AA Boise Hawks, 20 year-old second-baseman Mun-wah Lok registered a .316/.409/.500 slash line, 11 extra-base hits, 18 runs scored, and 7 stolen bases.
Baber Davi (1B) -- Davi, now 23 years old, provided assurance that the excellent production and fielding prowess he contributed during his first full season in the bigs was no fluke. His April slash line of .375/.407/.571, 14 extra-base hits, and 23 runs batted in batting in the heart of the order helped fuel the offense.
Nick Holmes (LF) -- In a way, listing Nick as the third star is very positive. For the Beavers it means that two players played even better than the three-time MVP outfielder. Holmes had an excellent month in his own right ending with a .360/.431/.533 slash line. He also scored a team-leading 29 runs and walked a team-leading 15 times. Finally, he generated 27.2 runs created to edge both Alvarado and Davi for the team lead.
Notes
It is often said that the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. So true. On April 10 rookie Antonio Barbarro suffered a ruptured medial collateral ligament legging out a base hit during a game in Kansas City. At the time of the injury Barbarro was hitting .368. As important had been his defense in right field. Two outfield assists and a 1.179 EFF in six starts suggested that he might provide the upgrade in the field we had been seeking. Unfortunately the front office team must wait for next year to see him contribute. In the meantime, it's back to the drawing board.
To fill the void created by the injury to Barbarro the front office team signed free agent Mario Rivera to add outfield depth.
A record of 7-3 in head-to-head competition within the Earl Weaver Division bodes well. Clearly we need to beat up on the Jacks, Toreros, and Grays at every opportunity.
Current Injuries
Alfonso Alonzo (IF) -- Alonzo, recovering from a torn labrum injury suffered in early December, is not expected to be available for another four months.
Antonio Barbarro (OF) -- The injury sustained by Barbarro is a season-ending injury.
Down On The Farm
Determined that he deserves a shot at playing in Portland, 22 year-old shortstop Bobby Flannery recorded a .270/.383/.450 month with 21 runs scored and 10 stolen bases playing for the AAA Vancouver Canadians.
Darren Payne launched 9 homers in the first 26 games of the AAA Vancouver season. The 26 year-old center-fielder ended the month with a .287/.376/.596 slash line. He also led the club with 21 runs scored and 23 runs batted in.
In 26 games playing for the AA Boise Hawks, 20 year-old second-baseman Mun-wah Lok registered a .316/.409/.500 slash line, 11 extra-base hits, 18 runs scored, and 7 stolen bases.
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