FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Game Notes - Fri, May 31 vs St. Lucie

Published on May 31, 2019 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


The Stone Crabs begin a three-game series with the St. Lucie Mets at 6:30 p.m. at Charlotte Sports Park Friday. RHP Joe Ryan will be on the mound for Charlotte, against RHP Dedniel Nunez of St. Lucie.

Coverage of the game starts at 6:15 p.m. on the Stone Crabs Baseball Network.

THRESHERS TAKE RUBBER GAME

The Stone Crabs' pitching staff allowed a season-high 15 hits Thursday, as the Clearwater Threshers ran away with the rubber game 10-2. Clearwater rallied for seven runs in the fourth inning, the largest frame Charlotte has allowed all season. Despite the loss, Moises Gomez delivered his team-leading sixth home run of the year, and Carl Chester had two hits.

MAY MASHERS

After going 11-14 in April, the Stone Crabs' offense has significantly picked up the pace in May:

W-L R/G XBH/G AVG OPS

April 11-14 3.1 2.0 .232 .623

May 16-12 5.1 2.6 .255 .720

May Leaders:

Jim Haley: .311 AVG, 5 HR, 24 RBI, .850 OPS

Thomas Milone: .846 OPS, 8 XBH, 16 R

Ronaldo Hernandez: .306 AVG, 8 XBH, 15 RBI

Moises Gomez: 12 XBH, 17 RBI in 24 G

FLORIDA FRIEND

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino completed his rehab assignment with the Stone Crabs Thursday and was activated by the Rays Friday afternoon. The former Florida Gator was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 10 after suffering a quadricep strain.

HERNANDEZ HEATING UP

After a slow start to the season that included a family emergency, Rays catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez has heated up in a major way over the last few weeks:

Games

AVG XBH RBI OPS

First 16 .188 2 9 .459

Last 18 .342 8 14 .886

RUNNING WILD

The Stone Crabs stole a season-high six bases last Wednesday, running all over Jupiter catcher Nick Fortes. The Crabs stole 15 bases over six games, jumping from third in the league in steals to first. Thanks to team speed and strong throwing arms from their catchers, Charlotte has held a major advantage in the running game this year:

SB ATT SB%

Stone Crabs 61 86 70.9%

Opponent 27 40 67.5%

ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED

The Florida State League announced that Charlotte infielders Vidal Brujan and Jim Haley have been named to the 2019 FSL All-Star Game in Jupiter. Haley ranks top five in the league in five categories and Brujan is tied for fourth in Minor League Baseball in stolen bases (21).

ALUMNI NOTES

2017 Stone Crab Genesis Cabrera made his MLB Debut Wednesday, starting for the St. Louis Cardinals. He becomes the 35th former Charlotte pitcher to reach the Majors.Cabrera is the third member of the 2017 team to reach the Show, joining a list that includes Brandon Lowe and Nate Lowe.

VERSATILITY GALORE

The Stone Crabs' position player core features seven players who have played at least three positions this year:

Jake Palomaki: 2B, 3B, LF, P

Jim Haley: 1B, 2B, 3B, LF

Zach Rutherford: 2B, SS, 3B

Carl Chester: LF, CF, RF

Moises Gomez: LF, CF, RF

Thomas Milone: LF, CF, RF

Garrett Whitley: LF, CF, RF

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