Another solid Minor League Baseball fireworks show. This one comes from Friday night’s Salt Lake City Bees game. The Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels puts on a colorful show.
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Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Jerome Williams Didn’t Answer The Call He’s Been Waiting For Since 2007
The last time Jerome Williams pitched in the big leagues it was 2007 and he went 0-5 with a 7.20 ERA in six starts for the Washington Nationals. Since then the former 1st round pick of the San Francisco Giants back in 1999 has literally gone around the globe in an effort to return to the majors. Since his stint with the Nationals, Williams has been a member of the Las Vegas 51’s, Sacramento Rivercats, Salt Lake City Bees, Inland Empire 66ers, Long Beach Armada, Lancaster Barnstormers, and even the Uni-President Lions in Taiwan. When Williams phone rang Tuesday night, he didn’t answer it. A text message later, he found out he was headed back to the big leagues for the first time in over four years. He responded with 2/3 of an inning of scoreless ball closing out Anaheim’s 4-3 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. Williams was promoted after going 7-2 with a 3.91ERA in 10 starts at Triple-A Salt Lake covering 73.2 innings in which he struck out 60 while walking just 15. In the story by Angels beat writer Bill Plunkett who is a must follow on twitter @billplunkettocr, Williams talks about his disbelief at being back in the big leagues, the long journey between now and 2007, and overcoming the label of being “lazy” during his first run in the majors with the Giants, Cubs, and Nationals.
Williams back in majors with Angels after long absence — OCRegister.com
Hagerstown Suns Host Nick Adenhart Night In Honor Of The Late Los Angeles Angels Pitcher
The Hagerstown Suns, the Low-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals honored the late Nick Adenhart with a night in his honor as they took on the Lexington Legends. Adenhart’s mother Janet Gigeous threw out the first pitch, a plaque honoring Adenhart was placed on the Suns Wall of Fame, and a silent auction was held to raise money for the Nick Adenhart Foundation. The late Los Angeles Angels pitcher was killed by a drunk driver hours after pitching six scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics in April 2009. He was a native of Williamsport MD which is located just a few miles from Hagerstown. In the story, Adenhart’s mother talks about the fun her son had growing up watching the Suns play, the memorial foundation created in his honor, and keeping his legacy alive through contributions to youth baseball.
Suns honor Adenhart at Municipal Stadium — Herald-Mail.com
Los Angeles Angels Rookie Mark Trumbo Slaps The Face Of His Critics With Every Big League Home Run
American League Rookie of the Year candidate Mark Trumbo quietly leads the Los Angeles Angels in home runs with 22 and has driven in 63 runs while hitting a respectable .261 on the season. After being selected in the 18th round of the 2004 draft, Trumbo finally caught his big break after six seasons in the minors, when Kendrys Morales was unable to return from an ankle injury suffered during the 2010 season. Despite putting up double digit home run totals in every season in the minor leagues, with a career high of 36 in 2010 with the Salt Lake City Bees, Trumbo accumulated a large number of critics who doubted his ability to translate the minor league power into the big leagues, and some even doubted he’s make it out of the low minors. In the story, Trumbo talks about finding motivation to silence his critics with every big league swing. It’s a very good read.
Angels’ Mark Trumbo has chip on his shoulder, thunder in his bat — LATimes.com
Los Angeles Angels Triple-A Pitcher Ryan Ketchner Trying To Be The First Deaf Pitcher In The Majors In 100 Years
In 1908, Luther Taylor completed an eight year career for the New York Giants. In the 103 years that have passed, there has never been another deaf pitcher in the major leagues. Los Angeles Angels farmhand Ryan Ketchner is on the cusp of being the first in the last century. This season at Triple-A Salt Lake, the 29 year old right hander has posted a 5-6 record with a 5.88ERA in 18 starts. He’s previously pitched in the Detroit Tigers organization and made it as high as Triple-A Toledo in 2009 and 2010. He has yet to make it to the majors. In the story Ketchner talks about his hearing impairment, meeting former deaf major leaguer Curtis Pride, the challenges of playing without being able to hear, and the advantages his lip reading abilities give him and his teammates. It’s a fascinating read.
Hearing-impared pitcher Ryan Ketchner has major-league role models, aspirations — Palm Beach Post
Mike Trout Talks About Experience Being A 19 Year Old Playing Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout became one of a select few players in major league baseball history to make his big league debut while he was still 19 years old. Since being called up from Double-A Arkansas after a Peter Bourjos injury, Trout has batted just .176 in his first 10 games, however according to many has shown a level of maturity not expected from someone of his age. In the story Trout talks about living up to the expectations of being a top prospect at such a young age, making adjustments to American League pitching, and enjoying the chance to play on a series at Baltimore in front of a number of family and friends from his native New Jersey.
Millville’s Trout adjusting to role in the major leagues — NJ.com
Mike Scioscia Speaks High Praises Of Mike Trout
Not the longest of articles, but Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia has some high praise for 19 year old outfielder Mike Trout who is hitting .154 since his call up last week from Double-A Arkansas.
Trout continues to impress Scioscia — MLB.com