Friday, October 31, 2008

Winter League HBP leaders

Just in case any of you thought writing a blog about Major Leaguers getting hit by pitches was too obscure, here's the leaders in the various Winter Leagues. If you're looking to travel to see some HBP action, it looks like the Dominican Winter League is the place to be - they're averaging 1.52 plunks per game. The Arizona Fall League is the next best choice, where they hit batters 1.2 times per game. Behind them are the Venezuelan and Hawaii Winter Leagues, averaging 1.02 and 1 plunk per game, and the Mexican Pacific League where batters have been plunked 0.93 times per game so far this year.

Anyway, here are the HBP leaders (batting) through 10/30/2008, by league:

Arizona Fall League
NameTeamHBPPlate Appearances
Kevin FrandsenScottsdale Scorpions766
Casper WellsMesa Solar Sox755
Chris PettitScottsdale Scorpions383
Emmanuel BurrissScottsdale Scorpions365
Eric YoungPhoenix Desert Dogs376
Tyler GreenePeoria Saguaros352
Nolan ReimoldSurprise Rafters255
Nate SpearsMesa Solar Sox254
Brian McFallSurprise Rafters239
Leonard DavisPeoria Saguaros247
Drew StubbsPeoria Javelins253
Sean KazmarPeoria Saguaros249
Shelby FordScottsdale Scorpions275
Mike BaxterPeoria Saguaros242
Brandon SnyderSurprise Rafters236
Michael McKenryPhoenix Desert Dogs235
Juan MirandaPeoria Javelins249


Dominican Winter League
NameTeamHBPPlate Appearances
Amaury CazanaTigres del Licey358
Timo PerezTigres del Licey352
Luis TerreroAguilas Cibaenas332
Juan RichardsonLeones del Escogido217
Danilo SanchezLeones del Escogido216
Adam PavkovichTigres del Licey224
Diory HernandezLeones del Escogido227
Bradley CoonEstrellas de Oriente219



Hawaii Winter League

NameTeamHBPPlate Appearances
Tommy GilesWaikiki Beach Boys466
Tony ThomasWaikiki Beach Boys383
Darin HolcombHonolulu Sharks377
Todd FrazierWaikiki Beach Boys397
Cyle HankerdWest Oahu CaneFires374
Buster PoseyWaikiki Beach Boys247
James SkeltonWest Oahu CaneFires256
Marquez SmithWaikiki Beach Boys290
Lars DavisHonolulu Sharks242
Gregory BurnsWest Oahu CaneFires285
Mark HallbergWest Oahu CaneFires283
Chris CarterNorth Shore Honu282
Bradley EmausHonolulu Sharks263
Matt McBrideNorth Shore Honu2105



Mexican Pacific League

NameTeamHBPPlate Appearances
Carlos GastelumNaranjeros de Hermosillo466
Brian MyrowVenados de Mazatlan463
Luis CruzYaquis de Obregon340
Pedro DiazCaneros de los Mochis345
Cristhian PresichiAlgodoneros de Guasave373
Javier RoblesMayos de Navojoa266
Xavier PaulAguilas de Mexicali263
Todd JenningsAguilas de Mexicali266
Fernando RiosMayos de Navojoa240
Jason DuboisAguilas de Mexicali264
Kit PellowAlgodoneros de Guasave275
Erubiel DurazoNaranjeros de Hermosillo275
Tike RedmanAlgodoneros de Guasave265
Jason PhillipsYaquis de Obregon252



Venezuelan Winter League
NameTeamHBPPlate Appearances
Luis GonzalezCaribes de Anzoategui555
Brendan KatinAguilas de Zulia343
Luis OliverosAguilas de Zulia244
Rajai DavisCaribes de Anzoategui244
Jackson MelianLeones del Caracas245
Eliezer AlfonzoCaribes de Anzoategui253
Jesus GuzmanLeones del Caracas262
Gorkys HernandezCaribes de Anzoategui215


If Kevin Frandsen's name sounds familiar, he's the guy who got hit by a pitch in his first three major league games, back in 2006. He's still with the Giants organization. Casper Wells is a prospect for the Detroit Tigers, and looks like he might be ready to add some valuable HBPs to their offense.

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