Red Raiders In The Pros - Week 12 - Texas Tech Red Raiders

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech baseball has six former standouts on major league squads in the third month of the 2017 season, with 27 more in different levels of the minor league system.

The six Red Raiders in MLB include: Chad Bettis (Colorado Rockies), Daniel Coulombe (Oakland Athletics), Nathan Karns (Kansas City Royals), A.J. Ramos (Miami Marlins), Josh Tomlin (Cleveland Indians) and Kelby Tomlinson (San Francisco Giants).

Twenty-seven additional Red Raider standouts have started the year in the minor leagues, sprinkled throughout the ranks from Class A to AAA, as well as Independent baseball.

In this year's MLB Draft, five Red Raiders were drafted by five different squads. LHP Parker Mushinski (seventh) and OF Tanner Gardner (ninth) were both selected in the top 10 rounds of the draft by the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, respectively. LHP Jacob Patterson (13th round – St. Louis Cardinals), SS Orlando Garcia (15th round – San Francisco Giants) and 1B Hunter Hargrove (25th round – Oakland Athletics) were taken on the final day.

All five have already made their pro debut, while outfielder Ryan Long joined the Evansville Otters to continue his playing career & began his stint in Indiana last week.

CHAD BETTIS – Colorado Rockies - RHP
Bettis began the season on the 60-day disabled list after needing chemotherapy to treat cancer. On Nov. 29, Bettis underwent surgery to remove the cancerous cells and was deemed to be a success on Dec. 22, but in March it was determined he would need the chemotherapy to continue treatment. After finishing chemo, Bettis has rejoined the Rockies and begun workouts to return to action. Last season, Bettis led the Rockies in innings pitched with 186.0, putting together a 14-8 record. He will begin his rehab assignment during the MLB All-Star break.

DANIEL COULOMBE – Oakland Athletics - LHP
Coulombe has made 33 appearances this season for the A's. He's tossed 28.1 innings, allowing just nine runs, seven earned, on 21 hits, while striking out 24 for a 2.22 ERA. In June, he pitched in 12 games, giving up just two runs, one earned over 10.2 innings pitched. He racked up nine strikeouts over the month and added three more in his first outing in July against Atlanta. The A's are 35-47 this year and are fifth in the A.L. Central.

NATHAN KARNS – Kansas City Royals - RHP
Karns has made nine appearances this season for the Royals, the first in relief and the last eight in a starting role. Over four starts in May, he posted a 2-0 record, with wins coming against the Chicago White Sox and on the road at Tampa Bay. In his last two outings, he's picked up no decisions after going 5.0 innings against both Baltimore and Minnesota, allowing just two runs and one run, respectively, in those two starts. The May 13^th game against Baltimore marked back-to-back outings with double digit strikeout figures, posting a career-high 12 against the Orioles. This season, Karns is 2-2 with 51 strikeouts and a 4.17 ERA, putting together a 2.01 ERA during the month of May. The Royals are 41-40 this year and are second in the A.L. Central. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list on May 24.

A.J. RAMOS – Miami Marlins - RHP
Ramos has made 30 appearances out of the bullpen for the Marlins this year. Over 29.1 innings pitched, Ramos has given up 12 runs, 11 earned, & 20 hits, while striking out 37. He finished June with seven saves in eight chances, giving him 13 on the year, while striking out 15 over 11.0 innings for a month-ERA of 1.64, lowering his season clip to 3.38. This year, the Marlins are 36-44 and are fourth in the N.L. East.

JOSH TOMLIN – Cleveland Indians - RHP
Tomlin has started in 16 games this season for the Indians, posting a 4-9 record. He's struck out 64 batters and walked only 11 over 86.0 innings pitched for a 6.17 ERA. This season, the Indians are 44-37 and lead the A.L. Central by 0.5 games.

KELBY TOMLINSON – San Francisco Giants - INF
Tomlinson was recalled to the Giants active roster on April 26. Over 71 at-bats, Tomlinson's recorded 18 hits, scoring eight runs and five RBI, while putting together a .254 average at the plate. It is his third stint with the club in as many years. Before getting the call up, Tomlinson had played in 14 games this season for the Sacramento River Cats, racking up 13 hits along with four RBI and 11 runs scored. This season, the Giants are 33-51 and are fifth in the N.L. West.

BARRETT BARNES (OF) – Indianapolis Indians – International League - Class AAA – Pittsburgh Pirates
Barnes has played in 24 games this season for the Indianapolis Indians are returning from injury. Barnes has racked up 18 hits, including seven doubles, along with 10 runs scored and eight RBI for a .247 average. The 2017 season marks Barnes' first at the AAA level, who has moved up in the Pirates organization since being drafted in 2012. He was placed on the seven-day disabled list on June 13.

BLAKE BASS (RHP) – Down East Wood Ducks – Carolina League - Class A Advanced – Texas Rangers
Bass has pitched in six games in 2017, picking up a win and a save for the Down East Wood Ducks. Over 11.0 innings, Bass has given up 15 hits and 10 runs, six earned, while striking out five. Last season, Bass was 6-3 with two saves in 36 appearances in Class A ball for the Hickory Crawdads. He was placed on the seven-day disabled list on April 26.

DALTON BROWN (RHP) – Arizona League Brewers – Arizona League – Rookie League – Milwaukee Brewers
Brown made two appearances this season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Over 3.2 innings, he's struck out two, while giving up six earned runs. Last season, Brown finished 1-1 with one save in 12 outings in Rookie League play with the Helena Brewers and the Arizona League Brewers. On May 5, he was assigned to the Helena Brewers. He was assigned to the Arizona League Brewers on June 22 and is listed on the 60-day disabled list.

SHANE BROYLES (RHP) – Hartford Yard Goats – Eastern League – Class AA – Colorado Rockies
Broyles has pitched in 25 games this year for the Hartford Yard Goats. He's finished 16 games, earning nine saves, while racking up 45 strikeouts over 32.0 innings. He's allowed only eight runs, six earned, on 20 hits in his second year with the club for a 1.69 ERA. Two of his three outs in each of his last three appearances have come via strikeout, while picking up two saves over that stretch. Last season, he appeared in 36 games, picking up one save and 69 strikeouts in Class AA play.

MATT CUSTRED (RHP) – Rome Braves – South Atlantic League – Class A – Atlanta Braves
Custred has made seven appearances in 2017 for the Rome Braves. In 14.0 innings, he's allowed only one earned run and eight hits, while ringing up 18 opposing hitters. He sits with a 0.64 ERA early into his second season in Rome at Class A ball. Last season, Custred made 40 appearances, posting a 5-3 record with two saves, striking out 64 over 56.2 innings pitched. On June 25, he made his return to the mound after a stint on the disabled list.

TY DAMRON (LHP) – Beloit Snappers – Midwest League – Class A – Oakland Athletics
Damron has made five starts and 11 total appearances for the Beloit Snappers this season. He picked up a save in his first non-start of the year on April 15. He's totaled 37.0 innings, striking out 40 batters for a 5.11 ERA and 3-4 record. On June 22, Beloit sent Damron on a rehab assignment to the Arizona League Athletics.

ZACH DAVIS (OF) – Eugene Emeralds – Northwest League – Class A Short Season – Chicago Cubs
Davis was assigned to the Eugene Emeralds on June 12, playing in 15 games for the squad so far this year. In 46 at-bats, Davis has 17 hits, including two doubles and two homers, for a .370 average. He has also has six RBI and nine runs scored. On July 1, he went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base, giving him nine this year. It is his second year in the Cubs organization, playing in the Arizona Rookie League in 2016.

JONNY DROZD (LHP) – Fort Myers Miracle – Florida State League – Class A Advanced – Minnesota Twins
Drozd has pitched in 18 games for the Fort Myers Miracle in 2017. He's closed out nine games this season, earning three saves, totaling 28.2 innings and a 2.83 ERA. Drozd has struck out 19 batters while giving up just nine earned runs on 32 hits in his first year in Class A Advanced ball in the Minnesota system. He spent his first three years in the Yankees farm, spending parts of two seasons at the Class A Advanced level.

ROBERT DUGGER (RHP) – Clinton Lumberkings – Midwest League – Class A – Seattle Mariners
Dugger has made 19 appearances for the Clinton Lumberkings this season, finishing off nine games and earning two saves, while starting each of his last six outings. In 54.0 innings pitched, he has struck out 55, while allowing 15 runs, 14 earned, on 39 hits, giving him a 2.33 ERA. He is 3-1 this season, going 5.0 frames in each of his last two starts, striking out eight on June 26 and seven on July 1. It is his second season in the Mariners system, spending last year in different spots in Short A ball, Rookie league and Class AAA.

TANNER GARDNER (OF) – Hickory Crawdads – South Atlantic League – Class A – Texas Rangers
Gardner has played in 10 games for the Hickory Crawdads this season. He's racked up seven hits, including three doubles and a triple, while drawing four walks, along with four runs & four RBI for a .219 average. He's made starts in both left field & right field, as well as at second base & the DH role after being drafted in the ninth round by the Texas Rangers in this year's draft.

ORLANDO GARCIA (INF) – Salem-Keizer Volcanoes – Northwest League – Class A Short Season – San Francisco Giants
Garcia played in one game for the Arizona Rookie League Giants before being assisted to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes on July 2. In his first contest in Short A season ball, Garcia recorded a hit & drove in a run. He was drafted in the 15^th round by the San Francisco Giants in this year's draft.

ERIC GUTIERREZ (INF) – Greensboro Grasshoppers – South Atlantic League – Class A – Miami Marlins
Gutierrez has played in 42 games this season for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Over 151 at-bats, Gutierrez has 43 hits, including nine doubles and three homers, as well as 25 runs scored and 18 RBI for a .285 average. He has a hit in each of his last four games & 10 in his last 11 contests, with multi-hit performances in both of his most recent games played. This year marks his first full year in the Marlins system, as he moved from Rookie League to Short A ball in 2016 after completing his collegiate career.

HUNTER HARGROVE (INF) – Arizona League Athletics – Arizona League – Rookie League – Oakland A's
Hargrove has played in five games so far for the Arizona League Athletics. He has six hits, including a double, as well as three RBI, two runs and two walks for a .286 clip. In his last game on July 1, Hargrove went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored. He was drafted in the 25^th round by the Oakland Athletics.

HAYDEN HOWARD (LHP) – Hagerstown Suns – South Atlantic League – Class A – Washington Nationals
Howard has appeared in 19 games this year for the Hagerstown Suns, starting one and finishing off nine. He's off to a 4-0 start over 49.2 innings pitched, giving up 22 earned runs and striking out 50 for a 3.99 ERA in his first year in Class A ball. He has given up just one run in his last five outings, totaling 12 strikeouts during that stretch. On June 28, he picked up his first save of his pro career. Last year, Howard spent time in Short A & Rookie League levels, pitching in 12 games over 23.1 innings.

COLT HYNES (LHP) – Tulsa Drillers – Texas League – Class AA – Los Angeles Dodgers
Hynes has pitched in 20 games for the Tulsa Drillers this season, putting up a 5-1 mark after starting in four contests. Over 50.0 innings, he has allowed 18 runs on 52 hits, striking out 38 & issuing only nine walks for a 3.24 ERA. Hynes returns to the Dodgers organization, spending time with Toronto, Oakland and Cleveland over the last two years, moving from AA-to-AAA-to-MLB.

RYAN LONG (OF) – Evansville Otters – Frontier League – Independent League
Long continues his baseball career in the independent league and has played in two games this year for the Evansville Otters. In six at-bats, he has two hits, while also drawing three walks. He is the sixth Red Raider to make his pro debut this summer.

DOMINIC MORENO (RHP) – West Michigan Whitecaps – Midwest League – Class A – Detroit Tigers
Moreno is in his third year in the Tigers organization. He is currently on the disabled list.

RYAN MOSELEY (RHP) – Great Lakes Loons – Midwest League – Class A – Los Angeles Dodgers
On June 22, Moseley was assigned to the Great Lakes Loons from the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He's made three appearances for the Loons, tossing 8.0 frames and striking out seven. Moseley pitched in 10 games for the Quakes, putting together a 3.26 ERA over 30.1 innings pitched. He's struck out 20 while allowing 11 earned runs. After wrapping up his college career in 2016, Moseley spent 12 games with the Aberdeen IronBirds in Short-Season A ball in the Orioles organization.

PARKER MUSHINSKI (LHP) – Tri-City ValleyCats – New York-Penn League – Class A Short Season – Houston Astros
Mushinski made his debut for the Tri-City ValleyCats on June 26, pitching an inning against Vermont. He recorded two of his outs via strikeout, while walking two. In his second outing, he went 2.0 frames and strikeout three. Mushinski was Tech's highest draft pick in this 2017 MLB Draft, selected by the Houston Astros in the seventh round.

TYLER NESLONY (OF) – Florida Fire Frogs – Florida State League – Class A Advanced – Atlanta Braves
Neslony has played in 55 games this season for the Florida Fire Frogs. In 194 at-bats, he has 58 hits, including 16 doubles and three homers, with 20 RBI and 27 runs scored. He has a .299/.373/.428 line to start out his second season in the minors. Last year, he played in 46 games in Class A & Rookie League play, hitting a combined .280 with 46 hits.

JACOB PATTERSON (LHP) – Johnson City Cardinals – Appalachian League – Rookie League – St. Louis Cardinals
Patterson has pitched in four games this season for the Johnson City Cardinals, making his pro debut on June 22. He's tossed 5.0 frames in each outing this year, while striking out eight & allowing only two hits. He rung up a season-high three in 1.1 innings on June 28. Patterson was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13^th round of the this year's draft.

DUSTIN RICHARDSON (LHP) – Sugar Land Skeeters – Atlantic League – Independent League
Richardson has pitched in 32 games for the Sugar Land Skeeters this season, finishing off six games to earn four saves. In 23.1 innings pitched, he's struck out 35 & given up just 14 hits and 13 runs, 12 earned, for a 4.63 ERA. It is his second stint in the Independent League, playing for Long Island last season. He's been a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers & Angels organizations along with the Marlins & Braves, as well as playing in the majors for the Red Sox.

STEPHEN SMITH (OF) – Hillsboro Hops – Northwest League – Class A Short Season – Arizona Diamondbacks
Smith has played in eight games this season for the Hillsboro Hops. He has eight hits, six runs and an RBI, while drawing 10 walks. It is his second season with the Hops in the Diamondbacks organization.

COREY TAYLOR (RHP) – Binghamton Rumble Ponies – Eastern League – Class AA – New York Mets
Taylor his pitched in 27 games this year for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Over 37.0 innings, Taylor has struck out 29 batters and allowed 17 runs, 16 earned, while finishing off 12 contests for three saves, for a 3.89 ERA. It is the third year Taylor has been in the Mets system since 2015 and earned an invite to the program's spring training camp.

DUKE VON SCHAMANN (RHP) – Joliet Slammers – Frontier League – Independent League
Schamann has made eight starts for the Joliet Slammers this season, putting up a 2-5 record. Over 50.1 innings pitched, he's recorded 24 strikeouts, while allowing 24 earned runs for a 4.29 ERA. Schamann has spent time in the Indians and Dodgers organization from 2012-15, while spending the last two seasons playing in the Independent league.

ANDRE WHEELER (LHP) – Winston-Salem Dash – Carolina League – Class A Advanced – Chicago White Sox
Wheeler has pitched in 13 games this year with the Winston-Salem Dash. In his third stint in Class A Advanced ball, Wheeler has struck out 24 over 21.1 innings, allowing 16 runs. Last season, he spent time with the Dash & moved up to AA ball in Birmingham, where he pitched in 19 games. On May 29, he was placed on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27.

MATT WITHROW (RHP) – Mississippi Braves – Southern League – Class AA – Atlanta Braves
Withrow has made 10 starts this season for the Mississippi Braves, posting a 1-3 overall record. In 48.1 innings pitched, he's struck out 44 and put together a 4.47 ERA. It is his third year in the Braves organization, moving from Danville in 2015 to Carolina last year. On June 7, he was placed on the seven-day disabled list.

Red Raiders In The Pros - Week 12

Players Mentioned

Orlando Garcia

Tanner Gardner

Hunter Hargrove

Ryan Long

Parker Mushinski

Jacob Patterson

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