Corpus Christi Hooks LHP Alex Sogard saw action in the second game for the Czech Republic. In a video interview last week, Sogard talked about his mother's Czechoslovakian heritage and how excited he was to represent her on the Czech team. And represent he did! Sogard pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief and allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts in the Czech team's loss to Great Britain. Unfortunately, it was the Czech team's second loss so Alex will be heading home from Regensburg, Germany where this qualifying round took place.
Long-time Astros minor league followers might be interested to know that former Astro Albert Cartwright played for the British team and went 3-for-5 in yesterday's game. And Another former Astro has been making news in Regensburg for the Canadian team. Jimmy VanOstrand went 4-for-6 with two home runs, five RBI and scored three times in Team Canada's win over Germany yesterday.
Astros Josh Zeid and Ben Orloff will take part in the final qualifying round for Team Israel today in Jupiter, Florida. Team Israel is undefeated and will take on Team Spain for the second time in the tournament. Israel defeated Spain on Friday 4-2 in, as one very clever tweeter said, payback for the Spanish Inquisition. If you want to root on Team Israel, you can follow their game on the World Baseball Classic site live at 4:00 CST or watch the delay on MLB network at 7:00 CST this evening.
A LOOK AT THE ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM
Showing posts with label Jimmy VanOstrand. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
2013 World Baseball Classic Qualifying Rounds
The 2013 World Baseball Classic Qualifying rounds start next week and we have three Astros minor leaguers participating in those rounds. (For more info on the WBC, go here.)
Team Israel will be competing in Qualifying Round 1 in Jupiter, Florida (along with France, South Africa and Spain) from September 19th to the 23rd. Brad Ausmus' Roster will include SS/2B Ben Orloff and RHP Josh Zeid. Orloff split his time this season between Lancaster and Corpus Christi and ended the season hitting a combined .290/.361/.327 with a .975 fielding percentage. Zeid spent the season working out of the Corpus Christi Hooks bullpen. In 47 appearances, Zeid was 2-0 with a 5.59 ERA and a 1.367 WHIP with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
The Czech Republic team will be competing in Qualifying Round 2 in Regensburg, Germany (along with Canada, Germany and Great Britain) from September 20th to September 24th. LHP Alex Sogard will be included on the roster for the Czech team. After a handful of games in Lancaster this season, Sogard was promoted to Corpus Christi. In 39 total appearances out of the bullpen between the two venues, he was 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA and a 1.597 WHIP.
Former Astro farmhands Jimmy VanOstrand and Albert Cartwright will be playing for the Canadian and Great Britain teams, respectively.
Team Israel will be competing in Qualifying Round 1 in Jupiter, Florida (along with France, South Africa and Spain) from September 19th to the 23rd. Brad Ausmus' Roster will include SS/2B Ben Orloff and RHP Josh Zeid. Orloff split his time this season between Lancaster and Corpus Christi and ended the season hitting a combined .290/.361/.327 with a .975 fielding percentage. Zeid spent the season working out of the Corpus Christi Hooks bullpen. In 47 appearances, Zeid was 2-0 with a 5.59 ERA and a 1.367 WHIP with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
The Czech Republic team will be competing in Qualifying Round 2 in Regensburg, Germany (along with Canada, Germany and Great Britain) from September 20th to September 24th. LHP Alex Sogard will be included on the roster for the Czech team. After a handful of games in Lancaster this season, Sogard was promoted to Corpus Christi. In 39 total appearances out of the bullpen between the two venues, he was 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA and a 1.597 WHIP.
Former Astro farmhands Jimmy VanOstrand and Albert Cartwright will be playing for the Canadian and Great Britain teams, respectively.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Bonus Tweet of the Day
As previously reported by @drewlocke24 I will be signing with the@sl_skeeters Excited for the opportunity to go compete!
Friday, March 30, 2012
More Releases and Retirements
The following retirements and releases have been confirmed.
We already knew about a couple of voluntary retirements, but there are more to report:
RHP Steve Martin - Drafted in the 37th round in 2011. Played last season at Greeneville. UPDATED TO ADD: As I was reminded in the comment below, this is why I was rooting for Steve Martin to make it (from August of 2011).
1B Justin Shults - Drafted in the 46th round in 2011. Played last season with the GCL Astros.
In addition, the following players were released:
RHP Ebert Rosario - Signed out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2006 season. A converted position player, he played last season at Tri-City.
1B Jimmy Van Ostrand - Drafted in the 8th round in 2006. Played the last 4 seasons at Corpus Christi.
3B David Flores - Drafted in the 18th round in 2008. Split last season between Corpus Christi and Lancaster.
RHP Lance Pendleton - Re-signed as a free agent in November 2011 after pitching in 4 games in Houston in September.
We already knew about a couple of voluntary retirements, but there are more to report:
RHP Steve Martin - Drafted in the 37th round in 2011. Played last season at Greeneville. UPDATED TO ADD: As I was reminded in the comment below, this is why I was rooting for Steve Martin to make it (from August of 2011).
1B Justin Shults - Drafted in the 46th round in 2011. Played last season with the GCL Astros.
In addition, the following players were released:
RHP Ebert Rosario - Signed out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2006 season. A converted position player, he played last season at Tri-City.
1B Jimmy Van Ostrand - Drafted in the 8th round in 2006. Played the last 4 seasons at Corpus Christi.
3B David Flores - Drafted in the 18th round in 2008. Split last season between Corpus Christi and Lancaster.
RHP Lance Pendleton - Re-signed as a free agent in November 2011 after pitching in 4 games in Houston in September.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tweet of the Day
Jimmy VanOstrand
Dear 6am- I know it's been awhile but please don't be awkward... We are going to b hanging out a lot this next month, let's make it work
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tweet of the Day
Jimmy VanOstrand Wednesday, February 8, 2012
An Astros Hall of Famer
No, it's not Jeff Bagwell or Craig Biggio .... yet. It is none other than Le Grand Orange himself, Rusty Staub. Rusty Staub, a Colt 45's and Astros player from 1963 to 1968 will be inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame this summer. As a popular player for the Montreal Expos expansion team, Staub earned the love and respect of the Canadian people as he helped popularize baseball in Canada. The Montreal Gazette explains:
"He went out of his way to become the leading ambassador for baseball in Canada. And in Quebec, fans embraced him as he toured the province each winter, addressing small-town crowds in halting French."
Congratulations to Rusty Staub. He and Gold Medal winner Jimmy VanOstrand will be inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame on June 23rd.
"He went out of his way to become the leading ambassador for baseball in Canada. And in Quebec, fans embraced him as he toured the province each winter, addressing small-town crowds in halting French."
Congratulations to Rusty Staub. He and Gold Medal winner Jimmy VanOstrand will be inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame on June 23rd.
Bonus Tweet of the Day
Jimmy VanOstrand @Dr_VanOstrand
honured to b inducted into the @CDNBaseballHOF with the boys! It was a special run with some amazing people #neveresaynever
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That's what a gold medal in the Pan Am Games will get you. Congratulations!!!
That's what a gold medal in the Pan Am Games will get you. Congratulations!!!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Tweet of the Day
It's been a good month of #Movember now it's time for the 'stache to ride off into the sunset http://t.co/thKBhwJp
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tweet of the Day
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tweet of the Day
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tweets of the Day
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Bonus Tweet of the Day
Thanks everybody for all the support! What an amazing ride, fun to be a part of #teamcanada #panamgames #golden
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pan Am Games Final Update
Canada over U.S.A. 2-1
Canada won out over the U.S. team to earn the gold medal in a tight fast-paced game. Andy Van Hekken pitched a great game for the U.S. team, going seven innings and giving up six hits, two runs and one walk with six strikeouts. And Jimmy VanOstrand only got one hit, but that one hit proved to be a game-winner. With two outs in the sixth, JVO hit a double and drove in two for the Canadian team. Either team could have won this one, but this time Canada prevailed. Both of the "Astro-Vans" can be proud of two well-played tournaments in Panama and Mexico over the last several weeks. They represented their nations and the Astros organization very well.
Here's the story from Baseball America. And here's the story from MiLB.
Canada won out over the U.S. team to earn the gold medal in a tight fast-paced game. Andy Van Hekken pitched a great game for the U.S. team, going seven innings and giving up six hits, two runs and one walk with six strikeouts. And Jimmy VanOstrand only got one hit, but that one hit proved to be a game-winner. With two outs in the sixth, JVO hit a double and drove in two for the Canadian team. Either team could have won this one, but this time Canada prevailed. Both of the "Astro-Vans" can be proud of two well-played tournaments in Panama and Mexico over the last several weeks. They represented their nations and the Astros organization very well.
Here's the story from Baseball America. And here's the story from MiLB.
Tweets of the Day
Congrats to @Dr_VanOstrand on winning the gold medal! Clutch two out double in the sixth...
#gamesetmatch
Cdn veteran Jimmy VanOstrand, who hit a 2-run double: “It’s unbelievable, a completely surreal experience. ...It’s pretty special.”
No tweets from the man himself. Too busy celebrating, I suppose!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tweet of the Day
What a win!! 5-3 victory to head to the gold medal game vs USA tomorrow. Love playing with these guys! #grinditout #teamcanada #panamgames
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tweet of the Day
Got a little something to remember Panama by! Now if we could get a flight out of here that'd b gr8 #stuckinmexicocity http://t.co/4Uq8K0Zs
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Baseball World Cup Stats - Round 1
Through Round 1 of the Baseball World Cup, this is how your Astros have done:
CANADIAN TEAM
Jimmy VanOstrand
.304/.407/.478/.885 with 1-2B 1HR 4RBI 4BB 2SO
Emerson Frostad
.385 with 2RBI 1BB 5SO
NICARAGUAN TEAM
Marlon Avea
.214 with 2BB 3SO
U.S. TEAM
Andy Van Hekken
2-0 with a 0.64 ERA 0.714 WHIP 5SO 1BB 1-3B
CANADIAN TEAM
Jimmy VanOstrand
.304/.407/.478/.885 with 1-2B 1HR 4RBI 4BB 2SO
Emerson Frostad
.385 with 2RBI 1BB 5SO
NICARAGUAN TEAM
Marlon Avea
.214 with 2BB 3SO
U.S. TEAM
Andy Van Hekken
2-0 with a 0.64 ERA 0.714 WHIP 5SO 1BB 1-3B
Monday, October 10, 2011
Baseball World Cup Update
Emerson Frostad had another good game as the Canadian team defeated the U.S. team, going 2-5 with a stolen base and a run scored while teammate Jimmy VanOstrand was 0-3 with 2 walks and a run scored. Andy Van Hekken did not pitch for the U.S. team. Marlon Avea went 1-1 as a pinch hitter in Nicaragua's loss to Cuba.
After the U.S. team loss to Canada, they were on the verge of being eliminated. Chinese Taipei, who had currently won ZERO games, had to beat Puerto Rico last night ... and they did. Now the U.S. team (3-3) will play host country Panama (5-1) in a must win rain-delayed game at 2:00 today. It would be interesting to see Van Hekken pitch in this one.
Canada will advance to Round 2. Nicaragua will not. And the U.S. is still a slim possibility. I will post the schedule when it has been determined.
After the U.S. team loss to Canada, they were on the verge of being eliminated. Chinese Taipei, who had currently won ZERO games, had to beat Puerto Rico last night ... and they did. Now the U.S. team (3-3) will play host country Panama (5-1) in a must win rain-delayed game at 2:00 today. It would be interesting to see Van Hekken pitch in this one.
Canada will advance to Round 2. Nicaragua will not. And the U.S. is still a slim possibility. I will post the schedule when it has been determined.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Baseball World Cup Update
The Canadian team won in 11 innings over previously unbeaten Netherlands. And who was the hero? Not Jimmy VanOstrand this time (going 0-5 but playing solid defense), but Emerson Frostad who came in to pinch hit, stayed in to catch and got an RBI single in the top of the 11th that proved to be the game-winner.
U.S.A. and Panama was postponed because of rain. Marlon Avea went 0-2 with a walk in Nicaragua's loss to the Dominican Republic,
Today's Games:
U.S.A ( 3-2) and Canada (5-1) are set to face off at 2:00 p.m.
Nicaragua (1-5) will face Cuba (6-0) at 7:30 p.m.
U.S.A. and Panama was postponed because of rain. Marlon Avea went 0-2 with a walk in Nicaragua's loss to the Dominican Republic,
Today's Games:
U.S.A ( 3-2) and Canada (5-1) are set to face off at 2:00 p.m.
Nicaragua (1-5) will face Cuba (6-0) at 7:30 p.m.
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