Twins Release Wind Surge Roster - Seventeen Players Return to Wichita Roster - April 2, 2023 Wichita Wind Surge Release 2023 Promotional Schedule - March 1, 2023 All Today's News I guess so, even though he didn't set the world on fire since being a pretty high draft choice, with a mediocre 2022 probably being his best season so far. Means they are the baseball "Dudes" that every team needs . WICHITA, Kan. (Release) - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2023 Opening Day Roster, which . Winkel already at AA, after being drafted in 2021, is very interesting. Wichita, KS - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce their 2021 Opening Day Roster, which features five top-30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. Not sure the starters can go enough innings for this team to be as good as last year. 2023 Wichita Wind Surge Roster - statscrew.com The Wind Surge, whose name is a reference to Wichita's status as "air capital of the world," finally played their first game at Riverfront Stadium on May 11, 2021. He's got a good combination of plate discipline and some pop in his bat. I am thinking Martin's stay might be short if he does well. According to today's transaction list, Frank Nigro (another catcher) got assigned to Wichita. Pitchers The Wichita Wind Surge announced their 2022 Opening Day Roster, which features seven top-30 Twins prospects according to MLB.com. 32 Travis Adams; 13 Tyler Beck; 33 Denny Bentley ; 27 Michael Boyle; 11 Jose Bravo; 25 Jordan Brink; 49 Andrew Cabezas ~ The Rule 5 guys, I don't know what to expect. DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 04/30/23. May 1, 2023, By I hope that means more catching for Isola. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. - unknown, for minors. The clubs top prospect. Wow, only two catchers and Isola being one of them? Brooks Lee's three-run double | 04/28/2023 | Minnesota Twins - MLB Cedar Rapids Kernels placed C Charles Mack on the 7-day injured list. Of course, if Festa is doing great, he could be moved up to the Saints at that time as well. The Official Site of the Wichita Wind Surge Wichita Wind Surge. Springfield scored a run in the eighth to grab the lead. After Tuesday's start, Wainwright said he was ready "whenever they need me." The Drillers announced their Opening Night roster on Tuesday. The roster includes several of the teams top prospects including seven of Twins Dailys Top 20 prospects. He got on base, but he hit for some power. TULSA, OK - Entering Sunday's contest with Wichita, Tulsa Drillers second baseman Jorbit Vivas was enjoying one of the best starts to a season by any hitter in Minor League Baseball. There are 15 pitchers and 13 position players. 04/12/23. So, he's got time to continue developing. Also excited to see the likes of E-Rod and Raya and Prielipp if he can get here this year. Transactions | Mighty Mussels Can either one do well enough on the reverse to make them into major league catchers? His OBP has been good along with the occasional power production, but his propensity to whiff at a "Sano-esque" rate is alarming. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Do you have a blog? Transactions | Wind Surge - MiLB.com The Wind Surge conceded 627 runs, the lowest total in the circuit. . They weren't listed in St. Paul and aren't here. He had Tommy John surgery shortly after the 2021 season and was excited that he would be full-go to start this season. I had forgotten Lee got a taste of AA last year. "Ultimately this is just . Gary Ashwill and his collaborators. 04/02/23. Let's take a look at the Wind Surge Opening Day roster. Jermaine Palacios paced Wichita with 19 home runs, while Trey Cabbage, Andrew Bechtold and BJ Boyd each walloped 20 or more, too. The Wind Surge's roster consists of 29 players - 17 pitchers and 12 position players. The Wind Surge were supposed to begin play in 2020 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins in the Pacific Coast League. I'm not a scout by any means but I take a mean video. Hard to picture a offensive-first player who hasn't provided a lot of offense at a offensive defensive position (that's easy to say/think/type) getting selected. Likewise, Gray, Holland, Prato, Sabato and Severino all spent the final month or more in Wichita last year. The top prospects in the Wichita Wind Surge farm system, including rankings, scouting reports, video highlights, stats, MLB Draft results and much more. I know Lewis and Palacios will be in St. Paul. Your previous content has been restored. They are located in Wichita, Kansas, and began play in 2021 at Riverfront Stadium. He spent 2013-2019 in Phillies organization, reaching AAA. It is an interesting list. The team will have two Top 20 prospects including the #1 overall Twins prospect Brooks Lee. So much has changed in our system. Looks like a lot of competition for the starting pitcher spots. There was a rule last year where players could only be called up immediately from AAA due to COVID protocals. 50 Adam Lau. 1 Twins' prospect headlines Opening Day roster for Wichita Wind Surge baseball Updated April 03, 2023 9:59 AM . Can their 40 man really be that full? No. I think the bullpen will be good. He wasn't exactly a late round pick. 04/02/23 Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Charlie Neuweiler to a minor league contract. He just won't be added to the 40-man roster. In the AFL, he didn't catch much, if at all. [7] In less than 24hours, the petition had already collected over 7,400signatures. I like the INF quite a bit. Relief Pitchers: Tyler Beck, Michael Boyle, Jose Bravo, Jordan Brink, Chad Donato, Blayne Enlow, Osiris German, Hunter McMahon, Seth Nordlin, Alex Scherff. He was the Twins sixth round pick in 2021 from Sacramento State. 2.2 Corpus Christi Hooks. Remember that minor league guys lost a year! Or did they have opt outs and are gone? Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Has Gray done enough for this promotion? Following up on the Wichita catchers - this week, Winkel played catcher for 4 games, Nigro 1 and Isola 1. Not sure what is left to say. I believe Wolters is with the Saints, but no mention of the other two since spring training. It appears in its original form at Festa was the Twins 13th round pick in 2021 from Seton Hall. On Sunday afternoon, the Wichita Wind Surge announced their 28-man Opening Day roster. I was also surprised to see Enlow as a reliever now. Wichita Wind Surge - MiLB Double-A Baseball Team in Wichita Still not sold on the amount of upside across the roster, but there is talent here. Then, the tough part - hitting consistently. All other membership plans have been reduced, with the . Takashi Miyoshi is the team's bench coach. Schulfer played for the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge in 2021 and had a 6-8 record with a 4.34 ERA in 24 starts. The database is a work in progress, and will include more seasons Or did they have opt outs and are gone? All rights reserved. Also excited to see the likes of E-Rod and Raya and Prielipp if he can get here this year. Catchers: Alex Isola, Patrick Winkel The most pivotal player, imo, career wise is Sabato. The last time I lived in Wichita the Twins weren't here so that really changes how I will watch the games. Outfielders: Yoyner Fajardo, DaShawn Keirsey, Jr., Armani Smith, and Alerick Soularie. Really going to keep my eye on Winkel at catcher. Thanks. Rozek is a Minnesota native and went to Minnesota State-Mankato. Fajardo and Smith were both selected in the minor-league portion of the Rule 5 draft. 3, 2023 at 11:14 AM PDT. Display as a link instead, The Wind Surge, whose name is a reference to Wichita's status as "air capital of the world," finally played their first game at Riverfront Stadium on May 11, 2021. The Wind Surge were supposed to begin play in 2020 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins in the Pacific Coast League.However, a combination of the cancellation of the 2020 . Top prospect Brooks Lee headlines the team's roster to start the season. (estim. Minnesota Twins optioned RF Alex Kirilloff to St. Paul Saints. I was a little surprised Headricks jumped to AAA, pleasantly so, and wasn't sure if Festa might do the same. So much has changed in our system. Already the largest operator of Minor League Baseball teams, Diamond Baseball Holdings is adding the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League), with two more purchases expected to be announced . Explore Riverfront Stadium home of the Wichita Wind Surge Ramon Borrego(78-59), Attendance: 220,528 In AA. Another poor season could result in a DFA. Lee is the star of the team. My future Twins in this group are Lee and Festa. The Wind Surge plated 636 runs and conceded 577 runs. The team will have two Top 20 . The Rule 5 guys, I don't know what to expect. He should do the majority of the catching. I don't understand the Giants making Armani Smith available. You all care about this site. I'm interested in hearing how Isola and Winkel do at catcher. So Lewis and Palacios will be starting where? Bullpen depth. RHP Steven Klimek (28) - Pitched in Orioles system since drafted in 2015. 14.5K Followers. They had a 6-man rotation last year, so I am sure they will again this year. Wichita leads the series two games to one. Minor League ballpark road trip 2023 Eugene Hillsboro Tacoma Vancouver Guessing here, but I think Enlow is listed as a reliever because he finished there in 2022? After more than a decade without affiliated baseball in the city, the . He didn't hit much, but he showed a good approach and played very good defense at shortstop. Wichita Wind Surge on Twitter: "Roster Moves: April 27th, 2023 He can hit and make contact and he's got some pop. A few of those guys are probably destined for the bullpen long-term anyway, and I'm not sure what kind of workloads Canterino and Woods-Richardson in particular will be able to handle. The most pivotal player, imo, career wise is Sabato. Join your hosts Scotty Germann and "The Voice of the Wind Surge," Tim Grubbs as they discuss the team, current events, team news, promotions, and all things Wind Surge and Minor League Baseball here at Riverfront Stadium. Winkel is arguably their best catching prospect. Pitching is what wins, right? 11,487 were here. Wichita Wind Surge placed OF Alerick Soularie on . I think the INF is the strength of the club and Lee makes it pretty good by himself. German is intriguing in that he has one of the best changeups in the organization. April 27, 2023 . Hoping he is ready as the Texas league isn't easy on pitchers. Template:Wichita Wind Surge roster - Wikipedia Hard to picture a offensive-first player who hasn't provided a lot of offense at a offensive defensive position (that's easy to say/think/type) getting selected. We will know a lot more when we get the Saints roster, which will likely come out moments after the Twins make their Garlick/Rooker decision. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Transaction. Can he finally tap in to all of that athleticism? A founder and owner of Twins Daily, Seth has been a Twins fan for 40 years and has a passion for covering the minor leagues and prospects. from and provided by the Negro Leagues Database, a project organized Wichita returns 17 players from last years club, including 26-year-old left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk, a Texas League All-Star who compiled a 10-5 record with a 2.94 ERA last season, and 23-year-old David Festa, a 6-foot-6 starting pitcher who is rated as the 11th-best prospect for the Twins. In 2025, they'll move across the street (more or less) to a larger, more amenity-laden facility. Diamond Baseball Holdings adds Wichita Wind Surge to roster; more announcements expected shortly. Wichita Wind Surge Opening Day Roster - 2023 - Twins Daily He had Tommy John surgery shortly after the 2021 season and was excited that he would be full-go to start this season. I dont need to see it for myself. Wichita Wind Surge | Wichita KS - Facebook He seemed to raise his game to a new level last year. the Minor Leagues Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research. League: Texas League Osiris German earned his first win of the season for Wichita. May 9: Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. DaShawn Keirsey was healthy in 2022 and really put things together. This says otherwise and I'm back on that bandwagon! Again, the walks help the OBP and the home runs and doubles help the SLG, but the batting average at .200 and the strikeouts are concerning. Festa was the Twins 13th round pick in 2021 from Seton Hall. Roster. A lot of guys I plan to follow this year on the team. I really hope there's no internal memorandum that Canterino, Wallner and Martin HAVE to go to AAA. C Wilfri Castro assigned to Cedar . leagues, independent minor leagues, fall/winter leagues, and other than a dozen research applications including Player Comparison tool, analysis features and additional datagrid functionality!