2010 MLB Futures Game (1 Viewer)

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First pitch in just a few minutes...A great chance to watch some of tomorrow's stars before they become household names.

Starting line-ups:

World Team

2b Brett Lawrie

ss Ozzie Martinez

1b Yonder Alonso

3b Alex Liddi

lf Carlos Peguero

rf Wilkin Ramirez

c Wilin Rosario

cf Gorkys Hernandez

dh Francisco Peguero

Starting Pitcher: Simon Castro

U.S. Team

lf Desmond Jennings

ss Dee Gordon

3b Mike Moustakas

rf Domonic Brown

dh Eric Hosmer

c Hank Conger

cf Brett Jackson

1b Logan Morrison

2b Drew Cumberland

Starting Pitcher: Jeremy Hellickson

 

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1-2-3 1st inning for Hellickson (who might be top pitching prospect still in minors -- Although Teheran has a strong argument too), striking out Alonso on a change to finish inning.

 

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Simon Castro (SD) hits Desmond Jennings to lead off inning, and DJ scores on Domonic Brown (who later in inning leaves game with tweaked right hamstring) infield single.

Dee Gordon (who reached via walk) scored 2nd run on Eric Hosmer bloop single.

US leads 2-0 after one inning.

 

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World team gets one back on Wilin Rosario (COL) fielder's choice, scoring C. Peguero (who reached on single). Moustakas made a tremendous play on the ball and nearly started an incredible double play. For a guy who is regarded as a below average fielder, Moustakas has looked pretty good so far today.

 

[eagles2007]

wheeler (giants prospect) just threw the fastest pitch i've ever seen (at least according to TV) - 104 MPH.

 

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Of note, to me, so far:

Mike Trout insanely fast.

Zack Britton's sinker is as good as advertised

Brett Lawrie has incredible bat speed.

Wilin Rosario has an incredible arm behind the plate.

Editing to add:

Julio Teheran has a tremendous change-up.

 

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Hank Conger (LAA) with a towering 3-R HR to give US a 5-1 lead after 5 innings.

 

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Anthony Slama (MIN) has the game's best moustache.

 

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US wins 9-1.

MVP: Hank Conger (playing in home ballpark), even though Eric Hosmer (KC) was probably more deserving - 4-for-5 with 2 Runs Scored and 2 RBI

 

[eagles2007]

anyone else notice how skinny a couple of these guys looked? dee gordon, the guy from the nationals in particular. my god. eat a sandwich.

the one catcher for the world team (rosorio or something) had an absolute cannon for an arm.