Tampa was strong all season and topped off their 2010 year with a sweep of Dunedin in the semi-finals before dispatching the Charlotte Stone Crabs in the finals.? While they played well as a team, there were a few players who were particularly instrumental in Tampa’s success.
Curtain Calls:
Dellin Betances (SP): In fourteen starts for Tampa, Betances went 8-1 with a 1.77 ERA (1.83 FIP).? As one of the Yankees biggest prospects, Betances dominated the opposition in the Florida State League.? He allowed just one homer and nineteen walks, while striking out 88.? He held hitters to a .169 average before getting called up to Trenton.
Corban Joseph (2B):Joseph had a great season in Tampa before getting promoted to Trenton late in the season.? Over 98 games, Joseph put together a line of .302/.378/.436/.814.? He drove in 52 RBIs, six homers and three triples.? As Joseph continues to improve, he still committed thirteen errors in the field.? He also struck out 74 times, while walking just 43.
Walter Ibarra (SS):Ibarra also had a good season for Tampa, hitting .301/.348/.370.718.? He has continued to play well during the offseason, where he is currently hitting .312 for Naranjeros de Hermosillo.
Graham Stoneburner (SP):Stoneburner has made a name for himself in his second year in professional baseball.? After being promoted to Tampa, the right-hander went 8-5 over 19 starts and 103 innings.? He put together an ERA of 2.53, giving up just four homers and 24 walks while striking out 93 batters.? Stoneburner held opposing hitters to just .214 average.? August was a great month for the young hurler, who went 3-0 with an ERA of 1.95 over five games.? While he makes it hard for hitters to get on base, he does seem to struggle once runners are on, with his ERA jumping from 0.30 to 5.70. ?It is 11.39 when runners were in scoring position.
Adam Warren (SP): Another second year pro, Warren pitched his way to a late season midseason call-up to Trenton.? He went 7-5 in fifteen starts for Tampa.? He had a 2.22 (2.72) ERA, allowed only two homers and seventeen walks, while striking out 67 hitters.
Pat Venditte (RP): While it has been widely accepted that Venditte was not considered much of a prospect, the switch pitching youngster continues to make noise as he works his way through the Yankees farm system.? He appeared in 41 games for Tampa this season, before getting called up to Trenton for a couple games.? He recorded six saves thanks to a 1.73 ERA (1.88 FIP).? Venditte allowed only seventeen runs, fourteen earned, and two homers.? He walked fourteen hitters and struck out 85 while holding opposing hitters to a .187 average.
Players to Watch:
Andrew Brackman (SP):The big righty from NC State has struggled with injuries during his minor league career, but looks to have gotten back on track this season.? His numbers were not particularly impressive in Tampa, but his 5.10 ERA did not show the full picture, as his FIP was 3.12.? He gave up five homers and nine walks while striking out 56.? Brackman earned a spot on Trenton’s roster for the second part of the season, where he appeared to step things up and put together some strong numbers.
Jack Rye (OF):Rye spent fifteen games in Trenton before ending up back with Tampa, where he put together some solid numbers.? He hit .274/.342/.413/.755 in Florida, stealing seven bases and only getting thrown out once.? Rye has done alright in Tampa, but he has done two short stints in Trenton (once in 2009 and once in 2010) and has struggled.
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