Garcia is kind of a meh pick. Seems like more of a back of the rotation guy with no real plus pitches and size concerns. Was hoping for Doxakis

gigem1223 said:

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Garcia is kind of a meh pick. Seems like more of a back of the rotation guy with no real plus pitches and size concerns.

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I read that some teams were giving him a first round grade. I like that we're drafting college players tho. The high school route has really hurt us in the past.

I was hoping for Dox, as well.

Garcia seems like a guy they know they can sign under slot, to maybe have some extra cash to sign other players. Don't know much about him... but pitched in Cape Cod, last summer. The UCLA website seems positive, but not over the top.

Not sure how he did this past weekend.

DallasAg 94 said:

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Not sure how he did this past weekend.

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8.1 IP
5 Hits
1 ER
1 BB
6 SO

In a 5-2 win over Omaha

1.39 ERA for 2019 season, college career ERA of 2.13 after a freshman year ERA of 6.57

UCLA is very good so you guys will probably get another chance to see him pitch.

tk for tu juan said:

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DallasAg 94 said:

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Not sure how he did this past weekend.

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8.1 IP
5 Hits
1 ER
1 BB
6 SO

In a 5-2 win over Omaha

1.39 ERA for 2019 season, college career ERA of 2.13 after a freshman year ERA of 6.57

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Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch.

Found a couple write-ups...

https://d1baseball.com/features/golden-spikes-spotlight-uclas-ryan-garcia/

Quote:

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"I'm not saying he's in the Trevor Bauer/Gerrit Cole class," Savage said of two former UCLA first-round pitchers now in the majors. "But he's in that company."

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https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_baseball/2019/6/3/18651758/ucla-rhp-ryan-garcia-taken-in-second-round-of-mlb-draft-by-texas-rangers

Gerrit Cole was drafted 1st overall, in 2011. Started 19 games in 2013 (3.22 ERA).
Bauer was drafted 3rd overall in 2011, made his debut in 2012. First full season in 2014.

So, in 2011, UCLA had the 1st and 3rd selections in the draft. Both SPs.

tk for tu juan said:

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1.39 ERA for 2019 season, college career ERA of 2.13 after a freshman year ERA of 6.57

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In the world of metal bats, that's quite good.

they have metal bats too...

Well played

3rd round pick:

Slaten, Justin
New Mexico (NM)
P
R/R
4YR JR

4th

Freeman, Cody
Etiwanda HS (CA)
SS
R/R
HS SR

5th

Strahm, Kellen
San Jose State (CA)
CF
R/R
4YR SR

6th

Bradford, Cody
Baylor (TX)
P
L/L
4YR JR

Smyly

gigem1223 said:

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Smyly

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Just pulled up the game tracker and see that he gave up 4 runs on 2 bombs in the first.

And I don't know about DeShilelds hitting 2nd in the lineup? But I guess he has to go somewhere, and we have several others hovering around or below the .200 mark. We need Gallo back. And Calhoun.

****ty lineup and a ****ty game.

We just suck in the first game of every series.

This team would be so much better if we didn't have to trot out Smyly and Miller in any situation. No idea what we should do instead though.

Smyly blows.

Rangers castoff Hanser Alberto is hitting .286, has 4 hits tonight, and has only struck out 18 times this year in 154 AB's

Knew that rally opportunity was going to be stopped by Deshields' bat or lack thereof. Would've much rather seen Santana pinch hit.

No way they can make it all the way back.

Does IKF ground out to 2nd more than any other player in the league?

This is nuts! Now for the love of God please pinch hit for DD.

He's hitting.

Just ****ing stupid.

DD always coming up small in big spots. Not a big leaguer!

Gosh all mighty. So damn close.

Come on Elvis

gigem1223 said:

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DD always coming up small in big spots. Not a big leaguer!

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This. As soon as Calhoun is back, I'd guess we'll never hear from DD again

Kudos to the team....to be that far down. Sucks to lose, but like the fight.

Woody has made a lot of good moves this season but wtf is he thinking batting DD in the 2 hole and then not pinch hitting Santana for him not once but twice in 8th and 9th inning rallies. Santana needs to play every damn day in CF until Gallo is healthy.

That was fun to watch.

On the radio broadcast during the 1st inning, they indicated Smyly wasn't a big fan of the Opener. After the 4 runs, they said he may find himself in a situation where the Rangers use an Opener.

I was thinking... maybe it would be better if we found another starter.

Rangers have a split-DH on Saturday, so they will need another SP on Saturday. Smyly is scheduled Sunday.

Unless we make a move on the 40-Man, we only have a few options:

Brock Burke (22-L) was at AA, hasn't pitched since April.
Kyle Bird (26-L) - RP.
Huang (25-R) - He was up earlier, and I think he is moving to RP.
Palumbo (24-L) - AA. Last pitched June 2.
Jonathan Hernandez (22-R) - AA. Too soon, IMO.
[url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=595307#/career/R/pitching/2019/ALL][/url]
Seth Maness pitched for Nashville, yesterday. Not on 40. Rangers picked him up on May 2. 7GS, 4.24 @AAA

Wes Benjamin (25) went tonight for Nash. No way he's coming up. Not on 40.

Pedro Payano (24) scheduled to pitch for Nash, tomorrow. Was at Frisco (AA), has 1 GS @ AAA.

I think Palumbo may be the guy. Unless Miller is used.