October 12, 200620 yr We have 2 players on the Waikiki Beach Boys: Grant Psomas and Ric Vanden Hurk(other big time players on the team are Jeff Clement, Ian Desmond and Nate Schierholtz) I'll try to keep you guys up to date on how they do
October 12, 200620 yr Author Is this a new league or something? What is Hawaii Winter Baseball? Hawaii Winter Baseball is an organized professional baseball league sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB). It provides a setting for top young professional ball players to play against top-notch U.S. and international competition to accelerate U.S. player progress through their respective major league farm systems and to give top young Asian players opportunities for international competition. HWB East: Honolulu Sharks, Waikiki Beach Boys Home Field: Les Murakami Stadium HWB West: North Shore Honu, West Oahu Cane Fires Home Field: Hans L'Orange Field Each team will play 40 games during the 2006 season which runs from October 1 through November 22. Our inaugural season was in 1993 with continuous seasons running through 1997. The league returns in 2006 for its sixth season. The level of professional baseball play is primarily at the A & AA level. Top prospects from MLB in the U.S., and the professional leagues in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China are chosen by their respective organizations to develop their skills. Todd Helton, Jason Giambi, Ichiro, among others have participated
October 12, 200620 yr Psomas is going to turn into a great super sub some day IMO. But how do you pronounce his name? And good luck to all the young fish.
October 16, 200620 yr Any word yet on earthquake damage, if any, to the fields these Hawaii Winter ballers play on?
October 17, 200620 yr Author Any word yet on earthquake damage, if any, to the fields these Hawaii Winter ballers play on? The games in Hawaii Winter Baseball took a backseat to safety on Sunday after an earthquake struck the chain of Pacific islands. The quake, which registered 6.6 on the Richter Scale and was the largest to hit the Hawaiian islands since 1983, started at 7:07 local time and both games on the Hawaii Winter Baseball schedule were postponed by 10 a.m. "We cancelled everything early," Waikiki Beach Boys manager Lenn Sakata said. "We had no electricity and we were already getting hit with some rain. "We've been pretty lucky weather-wise up until this, but of course, this is the kind of phenomenon where you just be thankful that it wasn't worse than it could have been." The earthquake was centered just off the Kona coast on the west side of the "big island" of Hawaii. All four of Hawaii Winter Baseball's four clubs play on the island of Oahu, which is about 200 miles northwest of the big island. And while each island in the chain was shaken by the quake, a 12-hour power outage was the worst the Honolulu area had to endure. "It wasn't too much," Sakata said. "The power outage lasted about 12 hours, so there was obvious chaos about that--people not being prepared, that sort of thing. There was some damage and things were shaking, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. It's just one of those lessons that makes you remember there are a lot of things you can't control." Hawaii Winter Baseball will return to the field on schedule--weather permitting--on Tuesday, playing doubleheaders for Sunday's cancellations. baseballamerica.com
October 17, 200620 yr Any word yet on earthquake damage, if any, to the fields these Hawaii Winter ballers play on? The games in Hawaii Winter Baseball took a backseat to safety on Sunday after an earthquake struck the chain of Pacific islands. The quake, which registered 6.6 on the Richter Scale and was the largest to hit the Hawaiian islands since 1983, started at 7:07 local time and both games on the Hawaii Winter Baseball schedule were postponed by 10 a.m. "We cancelled everything early," Waikiki Beach Boys manager Lenn Sakata said. "We had no electricity and we were already getting hit with some rain. "We've been pretty lucky weather-wise up until this, but of course, this is the kind of phenomenon where you just be thankful that it wasn't worse than it could have been." The earthquake was centered just off the Kona coast on the west side of the "big island" of Hawaii. All four of Hawaii Winter Baseball's four clubs play on the island of Oahu, which is about 200 miles northwest of the big island. And while each island in the chain was shaken by the quake, a 12-hour power outage was the worst the Honolulu area had to endure. "It wasn't too much," Sakata said. "The power outage lasted about 12 hours, so there was obvious chaos about that--people not being prepared, that sort of thing. There was some damage and things were shaking, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. It's just one of those lessons that makes you remember there are a lot of things you can't control." Hawaii Winter Baseball will return to the field on schedule--weather permitting--on Tuesday, playing doubleheaders for Sunday's cancellations. baseballamerica.com Thanks for the news. Looks like there won't be much of a disruption.
October 21, 200620 yr http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...sp&c_id=fla Vanden Hurk is hot in Hawaii 10/20/2006 1:45 PM ET By Chip Haunss / Special to MLB.com Rick Vanden Hurk is one of the hottest pitchers in the Hawaii League. He is 1-0 in three appearances (one start) and has yielded just one hit over 9 1/3 scoreless innings. The 21-year-old has fanned 18 and walked one. The Netherlands native was dominant in his first start against West Oahu on Oct. 12. The 6-foot-5 right-hander struck out nine and walked one over four hitless innings, but he did not factor in the decision. He was signed by the Marlins as an undrafted free agent in November 2002. Here is a look at the other Marlins prospects playing this offseason: Waikiki BeachBoys Grant Psomas, 1B/3B -- Psomas continues to struggle at the plate, as his average dropped to .179. The 24-year-old is 5-for-28 with two RBIs and one run scored. The Pittsburgh native is 1-for-13 over his last four games. Peoria Javelinas Brett Carroll, RF -- Carroll is batting .500 over his last three games, going 8-for-16 with two home runs and four RBIs. On the season, the 24-year-old is hitting .417 with two homers, six RBIs and four runs scored. The Knoxville native did most of his damage in an Oct. 12 game against the Peoria Saguaros. He went 3-for-6 with two long balls, four RBIs and three runs scored. Scott Tyler, RHP -- Tyler is 1-0 with one save and a 5.06 ERA in four games. He has allowed three runs on five hits with six strikeouts and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old right-hander recorded his first save against Scottsdale on Oct. 14, when he allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two over two innings. Adam Bostick, LHP -- Bostick was roughed up in his first start against Scottsdale on Oct. 14. The 23-year-old right-hander surrendered four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one in two innings. He is scheduled to make his second start on Friday against Scottsdale. Scott Nestor, RHP -- Nestor, 22, has struggled in his only two appearances for the Javelinas, going 0-1 and allowing seven runs on nine hits while retiring just four batters. On Tuesday, Nestor took the loss after he was charged with five runs on three hits and two walks while recording one out for the loss. Matt Yourkin, LHP -- Yourkin has not recorded a decision in two appearances. He has yielded two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings. The 25-year-old gave up a two-run homer in his only inning in a 9-6 loss to Phoenix on Wednesday. Brian Cleveland, SS -- Cleveland has been sidelined with the flu, and he has not played since Oct. 10. He has not had an official at-bat. Gaby Sanchez, 1B -- Sanchez is off to a great start, hitting safely in six of his first seven games. The 23-year-old is batting .357 with four RBIs, six runs scored and six walks. The Miami native saw his six-game hitting streak stopped on Wednesday, when he went 0-for-4. Ramp's info looks to be more up to date, still a nice report
October 21, 200620 yr Hawaii Winter Baseball RF Chris Rahl (Diamondbacks) cranked a 2-run homer and LF Will Venable (Padres) was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored, as West Oahu crunked Waikiki, 11-6. Is it me or are there Diamondbacks everywhere? Rahl is hitting .280 with 4 runs scored and 4 RBIs in 7 games in the HWB. The talented 22-year-old topped all the minors in knocks this season with 186. He hit .327. Venable hit .314 with Low-A Fort Wayne this season and he?s hitting .310 in his 7 games in the HWB. RHP Rick Vanden Hurk (Marlins) was pelted for 7 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks in 3.1 innings pitched to take the loss for Waikiki. He served up 3 gophers. What the heck happened? Vanden Hurk was untouchable in his first 3 outings on the Big Island and then he has a complete meltdown yesterday. Aftershocks? 10/20/06 http://www.ondeckbaseball.com/
November 18, 200619 yr What do you think if the numbers that Marlins righthander Rick Vanden Hurk and Mariners catcher Jeff Clement are putting up out here in Hawaii Winter Baseball? Vanden Hurk's ERA is a little high (4.11), but he has 55 strikeouts in 35 innings. Clement isn't catching every day here, so maybe that has something to do with it, but his statistics are lousy: .174 average, one homer and 12 strikeouts in 46 at-bats. SSgt Justin Rusnak Pearl Harbor, Hawaii I don't put too much stock in winter league numbers. It's a small sample size, the quality of competition can really vary and some players are simply worn out after the regular season. I'm more concerned with how they're compiling those numbers. In Vanden Hurk's case, he has been putting up all those strikeouts with a fastball that has reached96-97 mph. He also has a 12-to-6 curveball and he looks fully recovered from Tommy John surgery. The Marlins are high on him and his stock will continue to rise as he proves he can stay healthy. His command isn't all the way back yet, but that's typical of the Tommy John recovery path. BaseballAmerica.com
November 18, 200619 yr Vanden Hurk is really setting up a case for a position in the bullpen next season. He will be given his due chance for sure this spring.
November 18, 200619 yr Vanden Hurk is really setting up a case for a position in the bullpen next season. He will be given his due chance for sure this spring. Every player from single A up has a chance to be in our bullpen according to you. Please relax. This is winter ball. They are not jumping from low/high A to the majors and beating out the - Tank, Pinto, Mitre, Vargas, Messenger, Resop, N. Fields - contingent of most likely to be in the pen if they sign no one group.
November 27, 200619 yr Vanden Hurk is really setting up a case for a position in the bullpen next season. He will be given his due chance for sure this spring. Every player from single A up has a chance to be in our bullpen according to you. Please relax. This is winter ball. They are not jumping from low/high A to the majors and beating out the - Tank, Pinto, Mitre, Vargas, Messenger, Resop, N. Fields - contingent of most likely to be in the pen if they sign no one group. This past season Carlos Martinez started out at Low A ball and he became part of our bullpen If you wanna know http://thebaseballcube.com/players/M/carlo...ez-2.shtml#more
November 27, 200619 yr Author Vanden Hurk is really setting up a case for a position in the bullpen next season. He will be given his due chance for sure this spring. Every player from single A up has a chance to be in our bullpen according to you. Please relax. This is winter ball. They are not jumping from low/high A to the majors and beating out the - Tank, Pinto, Mitre, Vargas, Messenger, Resop, N. Fields - contingent of most likely to be in the pen if they sign no one group. This past season Carlos Martinez started out at Low A ball and he became part of our bullpen If you wanna know http://thebaseballcube.com/players/M/carlo...ez-2.shtml#more I'm sure that isnt new news to Lou
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