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2022 LOW SINGLE-A LAKE ELSINORE STORM
#1 · April 3, 2022, 5:01 pm
LOW SINGLE-A LAKE ELSINORE
- Catchers: Jared Alvarez-Lopez, Gilberto Vizcarra.
- Infielders: Marcos Castanon, Lucas Castanon, Max Ferguson (190, Carlos Luis, Jackson Merrill (6), Kervin Pichardo.
- Outfielders: Matt Acosta, Justin Farmer, Pierce Jones, Tyler Malone, James Wood (5).
- Pitchers: RHP Keegan Collett, LHP Mason Feole, RHP Ruben Galindo, LHP Jesus Gonzalez, RHP Garrett Hawkins, RHP Brenden Heiss, RHP Jairo Iriarte, RHP Yerry Landinez, RHP Victor Lizarraga (17), LHP Ben Miller, RHP Alan Mundo, LHP Hazahel Quijada, LHP Bodi Rascon, RHP Kobe Robinson, LHP Matt Sparling, RHP Matt Swilley, RHP Levi Thomas.
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#2 · April 17, 2022, 7:19 am
https://www.milb.com/lake-elsinore/news/storm-survive-nail-biter-for-third-consecutive-win
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Another Lucas Dunn double would score Max Ferguson, who stole second base following a walk, one of his five stolen bases on the night.
The Storm also had another quality start from their starting pitching as Victor Lizarraga would go 4 innings, giving up only 1 earned run, and striking out 4.
Edit: I found Max Ferguson at #17 on the mlb.com Top 30 list ... https://www.mlb.com/prospects/padres/ ... he's 22, so a bit old for Lake Elsinore ... but early results appear that he's found his hitting grove ... and certainly his speed (9 SBs already) ... mlb.com sez this ...
Max
Ferguson
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AGE 22
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BATS L
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DOB 08/23/1999
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THROWS R
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HT 6' 1"
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DRAFTED 2021, 5th (160) - SD
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WT 180
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ETA 2024
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 | Overall: 40
Entering the 2021 season, Ferguson was considered Tennessee’s best hitting prospect since Nick Senzel, who was selected second overall in 2016. Like Senzel, Ferguson was viewed as a hit-over-power prospect with the versatility to play all over the diamond. However, his 2021 season didn’t go as expected and he fell to the Padres in the fifth round of last year’s Draft. Ferguson signed for slot value ($324,100) then split time between the Arizona Complex League and Low-A Lake Elsinore in his debut, although health issues hampered his production.
In the past, Ferguson possessed a smooth, left-handed swing and showed an advanced approach at the plate. He got away from that a bit in 2021 as he tried to hit for more power. He’s still adding strength to his 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame and although he flashes pop on occasion, he’s more of a gap-to-gap hitter in games. At his best, Ferguson is able to work counts and make consistent quality contact.
Ferguson has good instincts and is able to use his plus speed on the bases, where he went 15-for-16 in stolen base attempts over 37 games in 2021. A quality defender at the keystone, he’s also able to play shortstop and has shown an aptitude for center field. Ferguson has a slightly above average arm, but his defensive versatility is an asset and if he’s able to get back on track offensively, he’s certainly a player to keep an eye on moving forward.
#3 · May 19, 2022, 6:46 am
From today's DFR ...
Left fielder Lucas Dunn was the only player to have consistent success against San Jose. However, the one hit a game has quickly turned into three hits per game with two extra-base hits in each game. Dunn now has a nine-game hitting streak, and thanks to his ability to walk (second in the league with 27 walks), his .453 on-base percentage ranks fifth in the league
#4 · June 7, 2022, 10:52 am
From today's Weekly Farm Report ...
RHP Victor Lizarraga made the start Saturday night and earned his second win of the season. The 18-year-old pitched five innings and allowed two runs on four hits. The righty was a bit inconsistent in May which isn’t entirely unexpected. Lizarraga is essentially the age of a high school senior pitching against much older competition. He’s more than held his own this year. Through 38.2 innings, Lizarraga has a 3.72 ERA in 2022.
#5 · June 7, 2022, 12:31 pm
How big is Lizarraga?
#6 · June 7, 2022, 1:37 pm
18 yr old 6-3 180
#7 · June 7, 2022, 2:08 pm
Good size kid!
Will definitely keep an eye on him.
#8 · June 7, 2022, 2:51 pm
Does anyone know if or where Jarlin Susana is playing?
#10 · August 5, 2022, 12:48 pm
From today's DFR ...
In his second game in full-season ball, Samuel Zavala singled for his first hit with the Storm. Zavala, an 18-year-old outfielder from Venezuela, was batting .345 in 29 at-bats for the ACL Padres at the time of his promotion.