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  • #91
    I didn’t see it posted but Jenista now with AA Mississippi Braves. Dallas Keuchel started for them last week.

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    • #92
      Alec Bohm will play in the Futures Game All Star weekend.

      https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/m...league-format/

      Also, three Marlins players who might be in Wichita next year are on the National League roster.

      The game will be held Sunday, July 7 at 7 p.m. ET ​​​​​​​ on MLB Network.
      “The rebellion on the populist right against the results of the 2020 election was partly a cynical, knowing effort by political operators and their hype men in the media to steal an election or at least get rich trying. But it was also the tragic consequence of the informational malnourishment so badly afflicting the nation. ... Americans gorge themselves daily on empty informational calories, indulging their sugar fixes of self-affirming half-truths and even outright lies.'

      ― Chris Stirewalt

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      • #93
        Wichita State Baseball‏ @GoShockersBSB Jul 15


        Wichita State Baseball Retweeted MLB Pipeline

        Former Shocker Sam Hilliard hit two homers and drove in a career-best six runs for @Rockies Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque Friday. For the week, he posted a blistering .417 average at the plate. #watchus

        Wichita State Baseball added,

        MLB PipelineVerified account @MLBPipeline
        A pair of #Rockies land on our Team of the Week as @GoTourists 2B Terrin Vavra led all Top 30 prospects with 12 hits and @ABQTopes OF Sam Hilliard rode a huge game to his second straight appearance on the team: …

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        • #94
          Denver Post article on Sam ...

          As Rockies prospect Sam Hilliard chases 30/30 — and a potential call-up — he carries his dad’s battle with him

          https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/0...-chases-30-30/
          “The rebellion on the populist right against the results of the 2020 election was partly a cynical, knowing effort by political operators and their hype men in the media to steal an election or at least get rich trying. But it was also the tragic consequence of the informational malnourishment so badly afflicting the nation. ... Americans gorge themselves daily on empty informational calories, indulging their sugar fixes of self-affirming half-truths and even outright lies.'

          ― Chris Stirewalt

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          • #95

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            • #96

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              • 1972Shocker
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                No doubt that was a no doubter.

            • #97
              Another Shocker into the majors?

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              • #98
                Sam got his first hit, RBI, and home run all in one swing. It wasn’t a wall-scraper either. Something hit that far needs a flight attendant and an in-flight movie.
                78-65

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                • #99


                  Incredible moment for Sam and his family.

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                  • bleednblackngold
                    bleednblackngold commented
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                    So cool!

                  • 1972Shocker
                    1972Shocker commented
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                    Got all of that one. One thing about playing for the Rockies the ball does travel well at home.

                • Taylor Eldridge: Former Shocker Sam Hilliard smashes home run as first hit in MLB debut for Rockies

                  Hopefully, Sam's dad was one of his family members celebrating in the stands. Sam's dad is battling Lou Gehrig's disease.

                  Slam Hill-Yard! I like it.

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                  • Sam busted another one last night, this one to the opposite field with a man aboard. Two starts. Two bombs.

                    “The rebellion on the populist right against the results of the 2020 election was partly a cynical, knowing effort by political operators and their hype men in the media to steal an election or at least get rich trying. But it was also the tragic consequence of the informational malnourishment so badly afflicting the nation. ... Americans gorge themselves daily on empty informational calories, indulging their sugar fixes of self-affirming half-truths and even outright lies.'

                    ― Chris Stirewalt

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                    • 1972Shocker
                      1972Shocker commented
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                      That didn't travel nearly as far as #1 did but it may have been even more impressive. #1 was a pitch on the inner half right in his wheelhouse. This was on a pitch on the outer half that was cutting away from him. Terrific stuff.
                      Last edited by 1972Shocker; August 30, 2019, 05:41 PM.




                  • Video of Alec's 3-run opposite filed home run:

                    https://twitter.com/i/status/1191537711665967104

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                    • Saw this article out today:

                      Top MLB Prospects for 2020

                      https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/t...-young-talent/

                      42. Alec Bohm, 3B, Phillies


                      When Alec Bohm was drafted third overall in 2018, he tied Braden Looper for the distinction of being the third-highest selected player from Wichita State University. (Joe Carter and Darren Dreifort each went second in their draft years.) Believe it or not, the most successful Shocker has been Casey Blake, who accumulated 25 Wins Above Replacement for his career. Blake played in parts of 13 big-league seasons, seeing most of his action at third base with some corner outfield and first base mixed in. It's unclear if Bohm will follow in Blake's cleatprints, but it's at minimum it's possible he ends up moving off third base over the next couple years. The Phillies tasked him with playing 24 games at first base during the minor-league season, and they've continued to crosstrain him there as part of his stint in the Arizona Fall League. Wherever Bohm ends up, this season seemed like a step in the right direction at the plate. In the past he prioritized contact to the point where he didn't seem to make the most of his large frame (he's listed at 6-foot-5 and more than 220 pounds). For reference, he went without a homer in his first 158 professional plate appearances. He showed far more power in 2019, homering 21 times and posting a .213 ISO. That's a promising sign -- and one accompanied by a favorable shift in batted-ball tendencies. If Bohm keeps it up, he could be batting in the middle of the Phillies' order -- and playing some position -- as soon as late next season.

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                      • From TheAthletic:

                        Who would you rather have, Kris Bryant or Alec Bohm

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                        • Originally posted by RoyalShock View Post
                          I know you can’t copy the article but it’s helpful to others who don’t have access to a source that requires payment if someone would give a summary of the article.

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