Diamonds in the Rough: 1B Michael Cooper
Name: Michael Cooper Position: 1B Team: Mahoning Valley Scrappers Age: 20 Height: 6’5″ Weight: 180 lbs Bats: Left Throws: Right 2019 Stats: .238/.295/.336, 245 PA, 29 R, 29 RBI, 11 […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – June 1
June 1, 2018 Two years ago today, the Lynchburg Hillcats defeated the Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles) 4-0 in Maryland. This may not seem notable, but the day saw notable performances […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 31
May 31, 2017 14 appearances into his professional career, Shane Bieber found himself in High-A Lynchburg. Given how those first 14 went, it’s not a surprise. But he wasn’t particularly […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 30
May 30, 2007 This column is about a game the Indians lost. It’s also about a very good day for the Cleveland farm system. Confused yet? Those who know the […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 29
May 29, 2006 Down 4-3 in the ninth inning, a Ryan Garko solo homer and RBI singles by Jason Cooper and Einar Diaz gave the Buffalo Bison a 6-4 lead […]
Diamonds in the Rough: INF/OF Will Bartlett
Name: Will Bartlett Position: 1B/LF Team: AZL Indians Red Age: 19 Height: 6’3″ Weight: 215 lbs Bats: R Throws: R 2019 Stats: .268/.386/.379, 184 PA. 2 SB, 21 R, 12 […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 28
May 28, 2008 It was a cool (57 degrees at first pitch), clear night in Eastlake, Ohio. At the Corner of SOM Center and Vine, the Lake County Captains were […]
IBI 2020 MLB Draft Big Board Part VIII
Jeff Criswell- RHSP School: Michigan – Age: 21.3 – Height: 6’4 – Weight: 225 – Bats: Right – Throws: Right Notes: Built to log innings the right-hander will need to […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 27
May 27, 2013 The 2013 Columbus Clippers roster was a weird year as part of the Indians franchise. At this point in 2013, the Indians hadn’t quite established that they […]
2020 Diamonds in the Rough: RHP Matt Waldron
This is a popular feature piece here at the IBI that specifically looks at some of the prospects that have maybe not had as much attention they deserve for a […]
IBI 2020 MLB Draft Big Board Part VII
Casey Schmitt- 3b/RHRP School: San Diego St. – Age: 21.3 – Height: 6’2 – Weight: 200 – Bats: Right – Throws: Right Notes: The San Diego State product is a […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 26
May 26, 2014 The grills had cooled down. The memorial services concluded. Slightly more than 1,260 miles of auto racing had been run. It was about time for the long […]
IBI 2020 MLB Draft Big Board Part IX
Colt Keith- 3B/RHSP School: Biloxi HS, MS – Age: 18.8 – Height: 6’3 – Weight: 220 – Bats: Left – Throws: Right Notes: He’s already outgrown the shortstop position but […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 25
May 25, 2018 There were several good options for this day in Indians Minor League History for May 25. But none of the other options can top a no-hitter, even […]
This Day in Indians Minor League History – May 24
May 24, 2005 To call Brian Barton’s 2005 season dominant would be an understatement. He made pitchers in both levels of full-season Single-A look foolish en route to astronomical stat […]