7-22-10: - The Mets are looking for some relief help and maybe they just need to make a phonecall to Buffalo and ask Jose De La Torre to hop on a shuttle. He is once again putting together a great year at AAA… (1-1, 2.96, in 21-G), after even better numbers for the B-Mets (0-0, 2.05, in 15-G). Last night, he went 2-.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, and 4-K. De La Torre is only 24-years old and maybe it’s his turn.
Old stuff on Jose:
De La Torre signed out of high school with Milwaukee, in 2004, but was rleased after extended camp. He then played two years in college and then signed as a free agent with the Mets.
He has a 4-seam 90-91 fastball, 2-seam FB, changerup, and his go-to pitch is a nasty slider.
He has played three seasons for the Mets, sitting out the entire 2008 season due to injuries (TJS)
This past year, Jose pitched well for both St. Lucie (3-3, 2.77, 26-G, 3-SV, 35-K, 39.0-IP) and Binghamton (3-2, 2.67, 18-G, 2-SV, 37-K, 30.1-IP.
His combined three year minor league stats are impressive for a non-drafted pitcher: 12-15, 3.21, 95-G, 168-K in 168.0-IP.
From: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/2009/08/farm-report-de-la-torre-impres.html#ixzz0Tka57DOI - Jose De La Torre (right) missed last season after undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery in October 2007. The righthander is making up for lost time this season, first by compiling a 3-3 record, 2.77 ERA and three saves in 26 relief appearances for St. Lucie, then with Double-A Binghamton, where he’s 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA and .186 opponent batting average in 10 appearances. De La Torre, 23, returned from surgery in time to pitch with Caguas in the Puerto Rico Winter League last offseason, after completing his rehab in November. Omir Santos served as his catcher with the team. “He’s got a nasty slider,” Santos said. “He had surgery, and he was throwing good. His fastball, it wasn’t there yet, but it was coming around.” Santos also had caught De La Torre pre-surgery with the same team. “He almost got Rookie of the Year in winter ball,” Santos recalled. “He was working on the changeup this winter. He’s got good stuff. He threw the ball good. He’s not afraid of anybody. He just goes after people.”
1-1-10: - Normally, a 26-yard old pitcher at the AA level would yoss him into the AAAA bin, but not relief pitchers. De La Torre had done little wrong in the Mets system, and has actually come back stronger after TJS surgery. He had no formble with the AA prospect-rich lineups in 2009. He should start off in Buffalo in the spring, but there is a chance they’ll hold him back in Binghamton. Either way, he looks to make a run at a Mets bullpen slot in 2011.
4-21-10: - Stock Up: De La Torre has picked up where he left off last season going 0-0, 1.04, in 8.2-IP for the B-Mets. It also includes 12-K’s, four of which were last night in his two perfect innings pitched. Many of us thought we might have seen the last of him when he was operated on for TJS and missed the entire 2008 season, but Jose came back strong last year, first going 3-3, 2.77, 26-G, 3-SV, 35-K, 39.0-IP for St. Lucie, followed by late season stats of 3-2, 2.67, 18-G, 2-SV, 37-K, 30.1-IP for Binghamton. De La Torre is playing 2010 as a 25-year old, and features a 4-seam 90-91 fastball, a 2-seam FB, a change-up, and, his go-to pitch, a nasty slider. Oh yeah… he’s a right handed reliever… know anybody that could use one?
7-22-10 – Fraser is one of those nebie draft picks that we all don’t know much about, but I can tell you this. He’s off to a rocket start at Coney Island. The 6-3 righty Fraser threw his fifth save of the season last night, which brought his seasonal stats to: 11-G, 0-1, 0.63, 0.83, and an incredible 23-K in 14.1-IP. Definitely someone we need to learn more about.
Round 16 - #482 overall pick - 2010 - RHP - Ryan Fraser
http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/fraser_ryan00.html - 2009 (Junior) - Split time between starting and relieving in his first season of Division I ball...Made starts in nine of the 13 games he pitched in...Started in his first six appearances and was 2-3 as the Tigers' No. 2 starter before control problems moved him into the bullpen...Worked as a midweek starter in his final three starts of the season...Fared well as the top midweek starter, going 1-1 with 10 strikeouts in 13 innings and a no decision...Memphis won five of the nine games he started in...Worked out the bullpen in the last three appearances of his junior campaign...Posted a 3-5 record to go with a 7.04 ERA...Logged 47.1 innings on the hill and struck out 29...Struggled with control, walking 31 batters...Lost his first two decisions...Fanned a career-best seven in seven innings in a 6-0 blanking of Valparaiso (3/7/09)...Went 3-4 with a 6.18 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 39.1 innings as a starter...Held Indiana State to one run in six innings to pick up a 20-1 U of M win (3/14/09)...Earned a 16-6 win after striking out six in five innings in his first midweek outing versus Arkansas State (4/7/09)...Took the loss versus Mississippi State despite a strong five-inning outing in which he allowed three runs on six hits. (5/12/09).
Prior to Memphis: - A 49th Round Draft Pick of the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2006 First Year Player Major League Draft...Pitched in both the starter and reliever roles in two years at Gulf Coast Community College...Posted a 11-10 record with a 5.21 ERA...Fanned 111 batters in 138.2 innings of work.
Prep: - Was a two-sport standout on the baseball and football fields at Walker Valley High School...Lettered two seasons as a pitcher, shortstop and first base for head coach Mike Turner...Helped guide Walker Valley to a District and Region Runner-up showing in a 25-10 senior season...Went 6-0 on the mound in his junior year to help WVHS to a District and Region championship...Was a two-time All-District selection...Earned All-Region and All-Area accolades as a senior...Was a two-year letterwinner as quarterback and safety on the WVHS football team.
11-21-07 from: - http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/112107aaa.html - University of Memphis Head Coach Daron Schoenrock wrapped up the early signing period by inking Florida Gulf Coast pitcher Ryan Fraser to a National Letter of Intent. A 49th Round Draft Pick of the Tampa Bay Devils Rays in the 2006 First Year Player Major League Draft, Fraser joins Drew Martinez, and Bartlett High standouts Jacob Wilson, Heith Hatfield and Trey Turner as Memphis' 2008-09 signing class. One of four GCCC players to sign with four-year institutions, Fraser signs with the Tigers after a freshman campaign in which he pitched in both starter a reliever roles. He posted a 3-5 record with a 4.55 ERA. A native of Cleveland, Tenn., the 6-3 righthander fanned 34 batters in 55.1 innings of work to help Gulf Coast to a 32-18 season. The Commodores notched a seventh-place finish in the Florida State Tournament after claiming the runner-up trophy with a 15-10 record in Panhandle Conference play. A two-sport standout, Fraser had an award-winning prep career at Walker Valley High. He lettered for two years as a quarterback and safety on the gridiron, but shined as a dual position player in two seasons on the diamond for Coach Mike Turner. Fraser earned All-Region and All-Area honors after guiding WVHS to a 25-10 mark as a senior. The two-time All-District selection compiled a 6-0 record on the mound as a junior en route to helping Walker Valley both Region and District titles
7-21-10: - On Tueday night, Zapata went 2-4, including his seventh triple of the season. His seasonal stats are: .280/.336/.373/.709, with 29-BB and 27-steals (9th in the league).
Old stuff on Pedro:
Zapata was signed in 2006 as an undrafted international free agent.
Zapata’s 2007 pro debut with the DSL Mets was an impressive one: .325/.382/.425 in 160 at bats. He also had 23 stolen bases and an OPS of .807. Had 17 multi-hit efforts in 41 games and stole 23 bases in 29 attempts.
Zapata was named the winner of the Sterling Award for the Mets MVP for the DSL Mets in 2007.
He had a disappointing year in 2008 with Kingsport, hitting only .221 in 226 at bats. He did lead the team with 12 stolen bases.
The Mets send Zapata back to Kingsport in 2009 to do it again, and he did: .329/358/.421 in 152 at bats.
From the Kingsport Mets web site at the end of this season:
The outfield, led by, Cesar Puello (.296/5/23/15), RJ Harris (.293/5/25/13), Pedro Zapata (.329/0/21/15) and Kurt Steinhauer (.364/5/22), was collectively an outstanding unit
1-1-10 Forecast: Zapata is one of the fastest Mets in the system, but you know what that means. No pop. Actually, Zapata has never hit a home run as a professional. The Mets will probably send him to Savannah, though Brooklyn is an option.
6-30-10: - Pedro Zapata had his nine-game hitting streak snapped Saturday night. He’s still hit safely in 19 of his last 21 contests. In his last nine games, Zapata is still hitting .415 (17-for-41). He’s up to fifth in the SAL in hits (81) and is hitting .354/.409/.418 in 19 completed games in June. His OPS by month: April- .645, May- .728, June- .827.
7-16-10 from: - http://www.amazinavenue.com/2010/7/16/1572497/mets-farm-system-mid-term-review - •Pedro Zapata is holding his own in Savannah at .286/.346/.374 after dominating in 2009 in a repeat performance at Kingsport. The problem is that he's not young for the level, so holding his own isn't as impressive, and there's nothing he truly excels at, and the overall package just isn't strong enough to create a well-balanced outfielder. His stock is steady.
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