Tagged: A List For The Ages
Like Father Like Son—2007 Edition !!!
2007 Edition
Carrying on the legacy of one’s father can be an inspired and sometimes
daunting task. In baseball, bloodlines have always proven helpful in
procurring an opportunity to play professionally. While the sons of
ex-major leaguers may grab a scouts attention more easily than most,
they also have the burden of living up to a very high standard of
success. In the end, every ballplayer will be judged on the fruits of
his own labor. A last name might get you to A-ball, but no major league
team is going to give you a job just because your last name is Rose,
Clemens, or Griffey.
Here is a list of the children of present and ex-major leaguers
playing minor league ball today. I’ve also included the sons of major
league general managers (GM) and a couple of other interesting kin that
you should know about.
By clicking on a son’s name you can see where
he is playing and follow along statistically as the 2007 season
progresses. By clicking on a father’s name you can see his career
statistics.
The children’s ages are in ( ) next to their
names. The minor league level they are playing at currently is in ( )
next to the major league team they are affiliated with. There is a key
at the bottom of this page that explains the minor league levels’
abbreviations if you are unfamiliar with them. If you are aware of a
player I have missed, you can e-mail me here at Inside Pitch at cshimkin@yahoo.com and I will add him to the list.
*This is the original research of sports writer and researcher Carl Shimkin (the author of this blog)
Son Org/Level Father
Solid Potential
OF Anthony Gwynn Jr. (24) Brewers (AAA/ML) Tony Gwynn
3B Koby Clemens (20) Astros (A) Roger Clemens
OF John Mayberry Jr. (23) Rangers (AA) John Mayberry
OF William Venable (24) Padres (AA) Max Venable
OF Michael Brantley (20) Brewers (AA) Mickey Brantley
OF Eli Iorg (24) Astros (A-ADV) Garth Iorg
OF Kris Harvey (23) Marlins (A-ADV) Bryan Harvey
SS Ivan De Jesus (20) Dodgers (A-ADV) Ivan De Jesus
C Brandon Snyder (20) Orioles (A) Brian Snyder
P Kyle Drabek (19) Phillies (A) Doug Drabek
SS Preston Mattingly (19) Dodgers (A) Don Mattingly
C Chad Tracy (22) Rangers (A) Jim Tracy
SS Marcus Lemon (19) Rangers (A) Chet Lemon
P Glenn Gibson (19) Nationals (A-SS) Paul Gibson
2B John Shelby Jr. (21) White Sox (A) John Shelby
A Cup Of Coffee
3B Aaron Herr (26) Reds (AAA) Tommy Herr
OF Joe Gaetti (25) Rockies (AAA) Gary Gaetti
3B Kyle Reynolds (23) Cubs (A-ADV) Craig Reynolds
2B Jose Enrique Cruz (26) Mets (AA) Jose Cruz
P Cody Smith (25) Royals (A-ADV) Bryn Smith
2B Eric Young Jr. (22) Rockies (A-ADV) Eric Young
1B Ned Yost IV (25) Brewers (A-ADV) Ned Yost
IF Tim Hulett Jr. (24) Rangers (AAA) Tim Hulett
SS Brandon Fahey (26) Orioles (AAA) Bill Fahey
C Andrew Butera (23) Mets (A-ADV) Sal Butera
1B Dustin Yount (24) Orioles (A-ADV) Robin Yount
P Josh Roenicke (24) Reds (A-ADV) Gary Roenicke
1B Andrew Hargrove (25) Mariners (A-ADV) Mike Hargrove
3B Toby Gardenhire (24) Twins (A-ADV) Ron Gardenhire
P Chris Kelly (25) Devil Rays (A-ADV) Pat Kelly
IF Anthony Manuel (24) Mets (R) Jerry Manuel
Been Around The Block
OF Tim Raines Jr. (27) Astros (AAA) Tim Raines
3B Sean Burroughs (26) Mariners (AAA) Jeff Burroughs
C David Parrish (28) Pirates (AAA) Lance Parrish
OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (31) Rangers (AAA/ML) Jerry Hairston
P Mike Bacsik (29) Nationals (AAA/ML) Mike Bacsik
1B Shelley Duncan (27) Yankees (AAA) Dave Duncan
3B Brad Hassey (27) Blue Jays (AAA) Ron Hassey
Too Early To Tell
OF David Cash III (21) Orioles (A) Dave Cash
C Ryan Spilman (21) Indians (A-SS) Harry Spilman
OF Wally Backman II (21) Rangers (A) Wally Backman
P Frank Viola Jr. (23) White Sox (R) Frank Viola
SS Andrew Thompson (20) Twins (A) Bobby Thompson
OF Juan Mesa (22) Pirates (R-GCL) Jose Mesa
2B Joshua Johnson (21) Royals (A-ADV) Larry Johnson
P Chris Andujar (19) Devil Rays (R) Joaquin Andujar
Just Drafted (2007)
1B Beau Mills (20) Indians (1st Rd.) Brad Mills
C Austin Romine (18) Yankees (2nd Rd.) Kevin Romine
SS Andrew Romine (21) Angels (5th Rd.)
SS Garth Iorg Jr. (21) Tigers (6th Rd.) Garth Iorg
P Parker Frazier (18) Rockies (8th Rd.) George Frazier
P James Russell (21) Cubs (14th Rd.) Jeff Russell
3B Joey Paciorek (18) Brewers (15th Rd.) Jim Paciorek
P Brent Lysander (22) Athletics (16th Rd.) Rick Lysander
2B Justin Bass (18) Angels (21st Rd.) Kevin Bass
OF Charles Bass (22) Nationals (42nd Rd.)
C Matt Wallach (21) Dodgers (22nd Rd.) Tim Wallach
2B Colin Kaline (18) Tigers (25th Rd.) Al Kaline
(Grandfather)
Say Uncle
P Edgar Alfonzo (22) Mets (A-ADV) Edgardo Alfonzo
1B Freddie Thon (23) Rangers (A-ADV) Dickie Thon
3B Jared Sandberg (29) Royals (AA) Ryan Sandberg
OF Yusuf Carter (22) Cubs (A) Joe Carter
C Matt Pagnozzi (24) Cardinals (AAA) Tom Pagnozzi
C Kevin Gossage (20) Rangers (A) Rich "Goose" Gossage
2B Jesse Schoendienst (24) Cardinals (R) Red Schoendienst
(Great Uncle)
Two’s A Charm
P Brian Bannister (26) Royals (AAA/ML) Floyd Bannister
P Brett Bannister (23) Mariners (R-AZL)
2B Derek Wathan (30) Cardinals (AAA) John Wathan
C Dusty Wathan (33) Phillies (AAA)
1B A.J. Van Slyke (23) Cardinals (A-ADV) Andy Van Slyke
OF Scott Van Slyke (21) Dodgers (A)
P Jared Lansford (20) Athletics (A-ADV) Carney Lansford
3B Josh Lansford (23) Cubs (A)
Dad’s Got Connections
(Sons of Former and Present GM)
3B Jonathan Schuerholz (27) Braves (AAA) John Schuerholz
South Of The Border
P Mario Mendoza Jr. (28) Mexican Mario Mendoza
1B Fernando Valenzuela Jr. (24) Mexican Fernando Valenzuela
On The Air
(Grandson of Hall of Fame Baseball Announcer)
2B John Wolff (23) White Sox (R) Bob Wolff
‘No Mas’
(Nephew of Hall of Fame Boxer)
SS German Duran (22) Rangers (AA) Roberto Duran
Happy As A Clown
(Grandson of Bob Bell aka Bozo The Clown)
P Trevor Bell (20) Angels (A) Bozo The Clown
Minor Leagues’ Abbreviation Key
AAA Triple A-ball
AA Double A-ball
A-ADV Single A-ball (advanced)
A Single A-ball
A-SS Single A-ball (short season)
R Rookie League
GCL Gulf Coast League
AZL Arizona League
ML Spent time in the Major Leagues this season
*Mexican League is not affiliated with any specific Major League team
**A Sandwich Pick in the draft is a compensatory pick between the 1st & 2nd rounds.
Carl the Cabbie
Like Father Like Son (2006 Edition)
2006 Edition
Carrying on the legacy of one’s father can be an inspired and sometimes daunting task. In baseball, bloodlines have always proven helpful in procurring an opportunity to play professionally. While the sons of ex-major leaguers may grab a scouts attention more easily than most, they also have the burden of living up to a very high standard of success. In the end, every ballplayer will be judged on the fruits of his own labor. A last name might get you to A-ball, but no major league team is going to give you a job just because your last name is Rose, Clemens, or Griffey.
Here is a list of the children of present and ex-major leaguers playing minor league ball today. I’ve also included the sons of major league general managers (GM) and a couple of other interesting kin that you should know about.
By clicking on a son’s name you can see where he is playing and follow along statistically as the 2006 season progresses. By clicking on a father’s name you can see his career statistics.
The children’s ages are in ( ) next to their names. The minor league level they are playing at currently is in ( ) next to the major league team they are affiliated with. There is a key at the bottom of this page that explains the minor league levels’ abbreviations if you are unfamiliar with them. If you are aware of a player I have missed, you can e-mail me here at Inside Pitch at cshimkin@yahoo.com and I will add him to the list.
*This is the original research of sports writer and researcher Carl Shimkin (the author of this blog)
Son Org/Level Father
Solid Potential
3B Koby Clemens (19) Astros (A) Roger Clemens
OF John Mayberry Jr. (22) Rangers (A) John Mayberry
OF William Venable (23) Padres (A) Max Venable
OF Anthony Gwynn Jr. (23) Brewers (AAA/ML) Tony Gwynn
OF Eli Iorg (23) Astros (A) Garth Iorg
OF Kris Harvey (22) Marlins (A) Bryan Harvey
SS Ivan De Jesus (19) Dodgers (A) Ivan De Jesus
P Cody Smith (24) Royals (AA) Bryn Smith
C Brandon Snyder (19) Orioles (A) Brian Snyder
A Cup Of Coffee
3B Aaron Herr (25) Reds (AA) Tommy Herr
OF Joe Gaetti (24) Rockies (AA) Gary Gaetti
1B Fernando Valenzuela Jr. (23) White Sox (A) Fernando Valenzuela
SS Tony Pena Jr. (25) Braves (AAA) Tony Pena
IF Kyle Reynolds (22) Cubs (A) Craig Reynolds
2B Jose Enrique Cruz (24) Mets (A-ADV) Jose Cruz
2B Eric Young Jr. (21) Rockies (A) Eric Young
1B Ned Yost IV (24) Brewers (A) Ned Yost
IF Tim Hulett Jr. (23) Rangers (A-ADV) Tim Hulett
SS Brandon Fahey (25) Orioles (AAA/ML) Bill Fahey
1B Dustin Yount (23) Orioles (AA) Robin Yount
Been Around The Block
OF Tim Raines Jr. (26) Nationals (AA) Tim Raines
3B Sean Burroughs (25) Devil Rays (AAA) Jeff Burroughs
C David Parrish (27) Pirates (AA) Lance Parrish
OF Scott Hairston (26) Diamondbacks (AAA/ML) Jerry Hairston
P Mike Bacsik (28) Diamondbacks (AAA) Mike Bacsik
OF Justin Singleton (27) Blue Jays (AAA) Ken Singleton
SS Brad Hassey (26) Blue Jays (AA) Ron Hassey
OF Jim Essian III (26) Tigers (ADV-A) Jim Essian
Too Early To Tell
1B Andrew Hargrove (24) Cubs (A) Mike Hargrove
C Ryan Spilman (21) Indians (A-SS) Harry Spilman
3B Wally Backman II (20) Rangers (R-AZL) Wally Backman
P Frank Viola Jr. (22) White Sox (R) Frank Viola
OF Michael Brantley (19) Brewers (A) Mickey Brantley
SS Andrew Thompson (19) Twins (A) Bobby Thompson
OF Juan Mesa (21) Pirates (R-GCL) Jose Mesa
C Andrew Butera (22) Mets (A) Sal Butera
SS Toby Gardenhire (23) Twins (A) Ron Gardenhire
IF Anthony Manuel (23) Mets (A) Jerry Manuel
2B Joshua Johnson (20) Royals (A) Larry Johnson
P Chris Kelly (24) Devil Rays (A) Pat Kelly
Just Drafted (2006)
P Kyle Drabek (18) Phillies (1st Rd.) Doug Drabek
SS Preston Mattingly (18) Dodgers (Sandwich) Don Mattingly
C Chad Tracy (21) Rangers (3rd. Rd.) Jim Tracy
SS Marcus Lemon (18) Rangers (4th Rd.) Chet Lemon
P Glenn Gibson (18) Nationals (4th Rd.) Paul Gibson
2B John Shelby Jr. (20) White Sox (5th Rd.) John Shelby
OF Jeremy Barfield (18) Mets (9th Rd.) Jesse Barfield
P Josh Roenicke (23) Reds (10th Rd.) Gary Roenicke
2B Kurt Bradley (18) Dodgers (33rd Rd.) Phil Bradley
OF Trent Henderson (18) Astros (37th Rd.) Dave Henderson
OF Riley Etchebarren (18) Diamondbacks (39th Rd.) Andy Etchebarren
2B David Cash III (18) Orioles (40th Rd.) Dave Cash
OF Candy Maldonado (18) Devil Rays (46th Rd.) Candy Maldonado
2B Kyle Williams (17) White Sox (47th Rd.) Kenny Williams
SS Jonathan Fernandez (18) Blue Jays (48th Rd.) Tony Fernandez
Say Uncle
P Edgar Alfonzo (21) Mets (A-ADV) Edgardo Alfonzo
1B Freddie Thon (22) Rangers (A) Dickie Thon
3B Jared Sandberg (28) Astros (AA) Ryan Sandberg
OF Yusuf Carter (21) Cubs (A) Joe Carter
C Matt Pagnozzi (23) Cardinals (A-ADV) Tom Pagnozzi
C Kevin Gossage (19) Rangers (R) Rich "Goose" Gossage
2B Jesse Schoendienst (24) Cardinals (R) Red Schoendienst
(Great Uncle)
Two’s A Charm
P Brian Bannister (25) Mets (AAA) Floyd Bannister
P Brett Bannister (23) Mariners (R-AZL)
2B Derek Wathan (29) Cardinals (AAA) John Wathan
C Dusty Wathan (32) Phillies (AAA)
1B A.J. Van Slyke (22) Cardinals (A) Andy Van Slyke
OF Scott Van Slyke (19) Dodgers (R-GCL)
OF Chris Duncan (25) Cardinals (AAA/ML) Dave Duncan
1B Shelley Duncan (26) Yankees (AA)
P Jared Lansford (19) Athletics (A) Carney Lansford
SS Josh Lansford (22) Cubs (A-SS)
Dad’s Got Connections
(Sons of Former and Present GM)
2B Jonathan Schuerholz (26) Braves (AAA) John Schuerholz
2B Josh Bonifay (27) Astros (AA) Cam Bonifay
South Of The Border
P Mario Mendoza Jr. (27) Mexican Mario Mendoza
On The Air
(Grandson of Hall of Fame Baseball Announcer)
IF John Wolff (22) White Sox (R) Bob Wolff
‘No Mas’
(Nephew of Hall of Fame Boxer)
SS German Duran (21) Rangers (A-ADV) Roberto Duran
Happy As A Clown
(Grandson of Bob Bell aka Bozo The Clown)
P Trevor Bell (19) Angels (R-AZL) Bozo The Clown
Minor Leagues’ Abbreviation Key
AAA Triple A-ball
AA Double A-ball
A-ADV Single A-ball (advanced)
A Single A-ball
A-SS Single A-ball (short season)
R Rookie League
GCL Gulf Coast League
AZL Arizona League
ML Spent time in the Major Leagues this season
*Mexican League is not affiliated with any specific Major League team
**A Sandwich Pick in the draft is a compensatory pick between the 1st & 2nd rounds.
Carl the Cabbie