MU in the pros

Published Sunday, July 29, 2007

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Texas Rangers

Placed on disabled list July 2 with stress fracture in left foot. Began three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Syracuse Chiefs

Justin James

Justin James, RP
Syracuse Chiefs (Blue Jays-AAA)

Pitched two scoreless outings - 51/3 innings total Monday and Thursday - to drop ERA to 3.53. Hasn’t allowed a run in three straight appearances.

Mark Alexander, RP
Jacksonville Suns (Dodgers-AA)

Perfect for three innings Thursday for his fourth save. Earned save Monday with scoreless ninth despite loading the bases.

Garrett Broshuis, SP
Connecticut Defenders (Giants-AA)

Lost 12th game of year, giving up five runs - three earned - on seven hits in 51/3 innings Thursday.

Cody Ehlers, 1B
Trenton Thunder (Yankees-AA)

Went 5 for 24 during week, including his fifth home run on July 21. Has just two RBI in last 10 games.

Doug Mathis, SP
Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers-AA)

On Friday, earned first win (8-6) since returning from DL, allowing five earned runs on seven hits in six innings. Took loss last Sunday with eight-hitter.

Max Scherzer, SP Mobile
BayBears (Diamondbacks-AA)

Earned victory (2-3) Thursday, a day shy of his 23rd birthday. Allowed two runs on three hits while striking out six in 51/3 innings.

Andy Shipman, SP
Midland Rockhounds (Athletics-AA)

Four-run sixth inning cost Shipman first victory since June 7. Allowed five earned runs on seven hits in loss (4-6).

James Boone, OF
Lynchburg Hillcats (Pirates-High A)

Placed on disabled list (shoulder) July 11. In Bradenton, Fla., for rehab.

Nathan Culp, SP
Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres-High A)

Gave up six earned runs on eight hits in five innings in no-decision Thursday.

Andrew Johnston, RP
Modesto Nuts (Rockies-High A)

Seven-game scoreless and hitless streaks snapped last Sunday after allowing six runs on five hits in one-third of an inning last Sunday. Gave up three runs on four hits Friday.

Hunter Mense, OF
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins-Low A)

On DL (shoulder) since April 21.

Travis Wendte, RP
West Virginia Power (Brewers-Low A)

Earned fifth save with perfect ninth inning Wednesday - which followed a perfect inning Monday.

Brock Bond, IF
Salem-Kaizer Volcanoes (Giants-Short season)

Scored nine runs on eight hits and seven walks in seven games this week. Had back-to-back three-hit games Tuesday and Wednesday.

Evan Frey, OF
Yakima Bears (Diamondbacks-Short season)

Extended hit streak to 11 games while pushing average up to .316.

Gary Arndt, SS
Slippery Rock Sliders (Frontier League)

Went 2 for 4 with two runs while hitting in No. 2 hole July 21, but collected only one more hit over next four games.

Erik Dessau, SP
Gateway Grizzlies (Frontier League)

Allowed three runs - one earned - on 10 hits with five strikeouts in seven-inning no-decision Thursday. Picked up eighth win with eight strong innings July 21.

J.C. Field, C
Evansville Otters (Frontier League)

1 for 7 with a run in three games last week.

Stats through Friday’s games
- Matt Nestor