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A Look At The Bulldogs In Professional Baseball
September 23, 2022 | Baseball
ATHENS-----The University of Georgia has 24 Bulldogs in professional baseball including three at the Major League level.
Kyle Farmer has been the starting shortstop or third baseman this season for the Cincinnati Reds and putting together a fine year. First baseman Jared Walsh (Los Angeles Angels) and pitcher Alex Wood (San Francisco) were starters for their respective clubs until injuries ended their season. They are on track to return in 2023.
3 Bulldogs In The Majors
Kyle Farmer, INF, Cincinnati
.258 BA, .318 OBP, .708 OPS, 13 HR, 71 RBI, 4 SB
Farmer is a regular in the Reds starting lineup and on pace for of his best seasons as a professional. He has already established a career-high in RBI and now is closing in on the mark for home runs. Last year, he hit .263 with 16 home runs and 63 RBI in 147 games for the Reds.
Also of note, he was chosen as the Reds nominee for the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award, which goes to active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit, and traditions of the game. The Heart and Hustle Award is the only award in Major League baseball (MLB) that is voted on by the former players. The overall winner will be announced in mid-November on MLB Network.
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/heart-and-hustle-award-nominees-for-2022
Jared Walsh, 1B, L.A. Angels
.215 BA, .269 OBP, .643 OPS, 15 HR, 44 RBI, 2 SB
A year after an All-Star season, Walsh was hindered with injuries this year. He will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Sept. 1. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Walsh did receive good news when he learned the Angels had nominated him for the Robert Clemente Award.
Every year, each MLB team nominates one player to be considered for this award. It goes to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Fans can read Walsh's bio and vote for him here: https://www.mlb.com/community/roberto-clemente-award/angels
The Clemente Award winner will be announced at the World Series. Like Kyle Farmer for the Reds, Walsh also is his club's nominee for the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award.
Alex Wood, LHP, San Francisco
8-12, 5.10 ERA, 26 starts, 130.2 IP, 131 K, 1.24 WHIP
A member of the Giants rotation, Wood will miss the rest of the season after going on the injured list Sept. 3 with a left shoulder impingement. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year and is under contract with the Giants for 2023.
21 Bulldogs in the Minors
Here's a statistical look at the Bulldogs in the minor leagues this season. LJ Talley, now in Triple-A, headlines the list of Bulldogs who earned promotions this year while several have returned from injuries to continue their quest to advance to the Majors like pitchers Ryan Webb and Cole Wilcox.
Cory Acton, INF, FCL (Rookie), Atlanta Braves
.219 BA, .375 OBP, .656 OPS, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB
Tucker Bradley, OF, Northwest Arkansas (AA), Kansas City
.293 BA, .382 OBP, .837 OPS, 12 HR, 53 RBI, 19 SB
Garrett Brown, RHP, (Team Facility, No debut), Chicago Cubs
n/a
Jonathan Cannon, RHP, Kannapolis (A), Chicago White Sox
0-0, 1.23 ERA, 4 games, 3 starts, 1 SV, 7.1 IP, 4K. 0.95 WHIP
Will Childers, RHP, (Team Facility Rehab-No debut), Milwaukee
n/a
Tim Elliott, RHP, Everett (A), Seattle
1-4, 10.45 ERA, 23 games, 5 starts, 2 saves, 31 IP, 2.03 WHIP
Jack Gowen, RHP, FCL (Rookie), Miami s
1-0, 2.45 ERA, 3 games, 0 starts, 3.2 IP, 6K, 1.64 WHIP
Emerson Hancock, RHP, Arkansas (AA), Seattle
7-4, 3.75 ERA, 21 starts, 98.1 IP, 92 K, 1.20 WHIP
Ben Harris, LHP, Great Lakes (A), L.A. Dodgers
4-1, 3.72 ERA, 44 games, 3 starts, 7 saves, 55.2 IP, 107 K, 1.24 WHIP
Zac Kristofak, RHP, Tri-City (A), L.A. Angels
1-3, 3.82 ERA, 34 games, 9 starts, 63.2 IP, 60 K, 1.30 WHIP
Ryan Lawlor, LHP, Charleston, S.C.-Atlantic League-- Partner League of MLB
6-3, 5.93 ERA, 34 games, 9 starts, 68.1 IP, 82 K, 1.52 WHIP
Tony Locey, RHP, Hartford (AA), Colorado
6-6, 5.22 ERA, 26 games, 20 starts, 102.2 IP, 93K, 1.64 WHIP
Shane Marshall, RHP, (Team Facility Rehab-No debut), Chicago Cubs
n/a
Sean McLaughlin, RHP, Rocket City (AA), L.A. Angels
5-4, 4.94 ERA, 38 games, 1 start, 58.1 IP, 63 K, 1.23 WHIP
Dylan Ross, RHP, FCL (Rookie, Rehab, No debut), N.Y. Mets
n/a
Aaron Schunk, 3B, Hartford (AA), Colorado
.258 BA, .316 OBP, .743 OPS, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 6 SB
Kevin Smith, LHP, Bowie (AA), Baltimore
0-5, 4.66 ERA, 19 games, 6 starts, 2 saves, 48.1 IP, 1.63 WHIP
LJ Talley, 2B, Buffalo (AAA), Toronto
.271 BA, .344 OBP, .778 OPS, 12 HR, 54 RBI, 12 SB
Ryan Webb, LHP, Lynchburg (A), Cleveland
1-1, 3.91 ERA, 15 games, 14 starts, 50.2 IP, 68 K, 1.76 WHIP
Skyler Weber, C, Lincoln, Neb.-American Assoc.—Partner League of MLB
.252 BA, .346 OBP, .694 OPS, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 9 SB
Cole Wilcox, RHP, Charleston (A), Tampa Bay
0-2, 3.94 ERA, 7 games, 7 starts, 16.0 IP, 24 K, 1.19 WHIP
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Kyle Farmer has been the starting shortstop or third baseman this season for the Cincinnati Reds and putting together a fine year. First baseman Jared Walsh (Los Angeles Angels) and pitcher Alex Wood (San Francisco) were starters for their respective clubs until injuries ended their season. They are on track to return in 2023.
3 Bulldogs In The Majors
Kyle Farmer, INF, Cincinnati
.258 BA, .318 OBP, .708 OPS, 13 HR, 71 RBI, 4 SB
Farmer is a regular in the Reds starting lineup and on pace for of his best seasons as a professional. He has already established a career-high in RBI and now is closing in on the mark for home runs. Last year, he hit .263 with 16 home runs and 63 RBI in 147 games for the Reds.
Also of note, he was chosen as the Reds nominee for the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award, which goes to active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit, and traditions of the game. The Heart and Hustle Award is the only award in Major League baseball (MLB) that is voted on by the former players. The overall winner will be announced in mid-November on MLB Network.
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/heart-and-hustle-award-nominees-for-2022
Jared Walsh, 1B, L.A. Angels
.215 BA, .269 OBP, .643 OPS, 15 HR, 44 RBI, 2 SB
A year after an All-Star season, Walsh was hindered with injuries this year. He will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Sept. 1. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Walsh did receive good news when he learned the Angels had nominated him for the Robert Clemente Award.
Every year, each MLB team nominates one player to be considered for this award. It goes to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Fans can read Walsh's bio and vote for him here: https://www.mlb.com/community/roberto-clemente-award/angels
The Clemente Award winner will be announced at the World Series. Like Kyle Farmer for the Reds, Walsh also is his club's nominee for the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award.
Alex Wood, LHP, San Francisco
8-12, 5.10 ERA, 26 starts, 130.2 IP, 131 K, 1.24 WHIP
A member of the Giants rotation, Wood will miss the rest of the season after going on the injured list Sept. 3 with a left shoulder impingement. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year and is under contract with the Giants for 2023.
21 Bulldogs in the Minors
Here's a statistical look at the Bulldogs in the minor leagues this season. LJ Talley, now in Triple-A, headlines the list of Bulldogs who earned promotions this year while several have returned from injuries to continue their quest to advance to the Majors like pitchers Ryan Webb and Cole Wilcox.
Cory Acton, INF, FCL (Rookie), Atlanta Braves
.219 BA, .375 OBP, .656 OPS, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB
Tucker Bradley, OF, Northwest Arkansas (AA), Kansas City
.293 BA, .382 OBP, .837 OPS, 12 HR, 53 RBI, 19 SB
Garrett Brown, RHP, (Team Facility, No debut), Chicago Cubs
n/a
Jonathan Cannon, RHP, Kannapolis (A), Chicago White Sox
0-0, 1.23 ERA, 4 games, 3 starts, 1 SV, 7.1 IP, 4K. 0.95 WHIP
Will Childers, RHP, (Team Facility Rehab-No debut), Milwaukee
n/a
Tim Elliott, RHP, Everett (A), Seattle
1-4, 10.45 ERA, 23 games, 5 starts, 2 saves, 31 IP, 2.03 WHIP
Jack Gowen, RHP, FCL (Rookie), Miami s
1-0, 2.45 ERA, 3 games, 0 starts, 3.2 IP, 6K, 1.64 WHIP
Emerson Hancock, RHP, Arkansas (AA), Seattle
7-4, 3.75 ERA, 21 starts, 98.1 IP, 92 K, 1.20 WHIP
Ben Harris, LHP, Great Lakes (A), L.A. Dodgers
4-1, 3.72 ERA, 44 games, 3 starts, 7 saves, 55.2 IP, 107 K, 1.24 WHIP
Zac Kristofak, RHP, Tri-City (A), L.A. Angels
1-3, 3.82 ERA, 34 games, 9 starts, 63.2 IP, 60 K, 1.30 WHIP
Ryan Lawlor, LHP, Charleston, S.C.-Atlantic League-- Partner League of MLB
6-3, 5.93 ERA, 34 games, 9 starts, 68.1 IP, 82 K, 1.52 WHIP
Tony Locey, RHP, Hartford (AA), Colorado
6-6, 5.22 ERA, 26 games, 20 starts, 102.2 IP, 93K, 1.64 WHIP
Shane Marshall, RHP, (Team Facility Rehab-No debut), Chicago Cubs
n/a
Sean McLaughlin, RHP, Rocket City (AA), L.A. Angels
5-4, 4.94 ERA, 38 games, 1 start, 58.1 IP, 63 K, 1.23 WHIP
Dylan Ross, RHP, FCL (Rookie, Rehab, No debut), N.Y. Mets
n/a
Aaron Schunk, 3B, Hartford (AA), Colorado
.258 BA, .316 OBP, .743 OPS, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 6 SB
Kevin Smith, LHP, Bowie (AA), Baltimore
0-5, 4.66 ERA, 19 games, 6 starts, 2 saves, 48.1 IP, 1.63 WHIP
LJ Talley, 2B, Buffalo (AAA), Toronto
.271 BA, .344 OBP, .778 OPS, 12 HR, 54 RBI, 12 SB
Ryan Webb, LHP, Lynchburg (A), Cleveland
1-1, 3.91 ERA, 15 games, 14 starts, 50.2 IP, 68 K, 1.76 WHIP
Skyler Weber, C, Lincoln, Neb.-American Assoc.—Partner League of MLB
.252 BA, .346 OBP, .694 OPS, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 9 SB
Cole Wilcox, RHP, Charleston (A), Tampa Bay
0-2, 3.94 ERA, 7 games, 7 starts, 16.0 IP, 24 K, 1.19 WHIP
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS: For the latest Georgia baseball news, visit www.georgiadogs.com and follow the Bulldogs on Twitter (@BaseballUGA), Facebook (@GeorgiaBaseball) and Instagram (@baseballuga).
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