Overshadowed by first round pick Ian Happ in the draft, and then by the Cubs massive army of quality outfield prospects since signing, 2015 second round pick Donnie Dewees is quietly putting together a very nice run. Dewees was one of the better pure college hitters in the draft, and we are starting to see that potential in Eugene.
Dewees is sitting on a twelve game hitting streak that dates back to August 7th. Interestingly, going back to the start of his professional career on June 27, there are only two stretches in which Dewees has failed to get a hit in at least two consecutive games. Both of those stretches were just three game long, and the last one ended July 18. He’s been fairly hot over since.
It is tough to get too excited about Dewees based on this short sample, but the promise that led to him being considered a back of the first round talent is showing up in his consistent hit-per-game production. He will be one of the many very interesting stories to follow in the low minors in 2016.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – The Cubs jumped to a five run lead and turned it into an 8-2 win. Tennessee – The Smokies split a rainy double header, winning Game One in extra innings 7-6, but dropping a rain shortened Game Two 4-2. The win in Game One came on a walk-off bunt:
WALK IT OFF!!!! Jacob Hannemann's infield bunt single gives us a 7-6 comeback win in game 1! pic.twitter.com/fGFy6JjYvj
[Tennessee] The Smokies offense was efficient in Game One, scoring 7 times on 6 just hits. The 4 walks certainly helped.
[Tennessee] Bijan Rademacher finished Game One 2 for 3 with a walk.
[Tennessee] Taylor Davis homered (his 5th in Tennessee) for the Smokies only extra base hit in the first contest. An Albert Almora double was the only extra base hit in the second contest.
[Tennessee] In Game Two Felix Pena struck out 8 in just 5 innings of work. He allowed 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks as well.
[Myrtle Beach] Kevin Brown homered (his 4th) and walked in Game One. It was his 4th of the year.
[Eugene] Alberto Mineo doubled and finished with 2 hits. Donnie Dewees just doubled.
[Eugene] Jose Paulino struck out 4 over 5 innings of relief. He allowed a run on 3 hits.
[Arizona] Daniel Spingola tripled (his 2nd) and finished with 2 hits. A Dan Vogelbach double was the only other extra base hit.
[Arizona] Darryl Wilson walked twice and stole his 5th base of the season.
[Arizona] Carlos Rodriguez struck out 8 in his 3 innings on the hill. He allowed just 3 hits.
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NEWSLETTER
Overshadowed by first round pick Ian Happ in the draft, and then by the Cubs massive army of quality outfield prospects since signing, 2015 second round pick Donnie Dewees is quietly putting together a very nice run. Dewees was one of the better pure college hitters in the draft, and we are starting to see that potential in Eugene.
