Mark Trumbo is Angels Minors Player of the Year

by Rev Halofan on Oct 18, 2010 4:25 PM PDT in Angels News

The Angels Monday announced their 2010 Organizational Players of the Year:

Mark Trumbo (inf) was named the Angels Minor League Player of the Year. Trumbo, a 2010 PCL All-Star, batted .301 with 36 home runs, 122 RBI and 103 runs scored in 139 games with the Salt Lake Bees. The Anaheim native’s 36 home runs set a Bees franchise record and led all of the minor leagues while his 122 RBI and 103 runs scored led the Pacific Coast League. Trumbo spent final month of season with the Angels, collecting his first big league hit on October 3 at Texas.

Tyler Chatwood (RHP) was named Angels Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Chatwood finished the season with a combined 13-9 record with one shutout and a 2.84 ERA (155.1 IP – 49 ER) in 27 games (26 starts) between Rancho Cucamonga, Arkansas and Salt Lake.

Gabriel Jacobo (inf) was named Angels Minor League Defensive Player of the Year. Jacobo posted a .998 fielding percentage, committing just two errors in 118 games (1,151 total chances). The first baseman had 1,073 putouts and 76 assists along with 90 double plays. He owns a career .997 fielding percentage in three professional seasons.

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I'm surprised that Trumbo was selected over Trout

by ~MMP~ on Oct 18, 2010 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

Might be trying

To keep the hype down.

WTY's ERA+ = 136 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on Oct 18, 2010 4:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Great to hear Jacobo got defensive player of the year

There’s a reason why the Angels love this kid. I like him too, just not sure if he’s got the bat to be more than Rob Quinlan 2.0.

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"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor

by Halowood on Oct 18, 2010 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

He's got a better bat I think

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by mathisrocks5 on Oct 18, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I dunno, Quinny was pretty good in the minors. As was Jeff Mathis and Brandon Wood.

"You play for Cleveland? I didn't know they still had a team." - Claire Holloway
"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor

by Halowood on Oct 18, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Jacobo is organizational fodder

An .824 OPS at Rancho for a 23-year-old first baseman doesn’t scream prospect. If he was younger, or in a less hitter-friendly environment, or if he was a shortstop, then I’d be more interested.

If I stay within my mechanics, I can turn the corner and build upon this success.

by The_Question on Oct 18, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what I suspect, though I think he will probably carve out a role as a utility player or a pinch hitter.

"You play for Cleveland? I didn't know they still had a team." - Claire Holloway
"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor

by Halowood on Oct 19, 2010 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions

WTF??? Why not Trout

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by mathisrocks5 on Oct 18, 2010 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Trumbo did it at a higher level We have tons of players who have stolen 50 bags

We don’t have many that hit 36 HR’s.

"You play for Cleveland? I didn't know they still had a team." - Claire Holloway
"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor

by Halowood on Oct 18, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Mark Trumbo........(Yawn)

Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.

by hauldog on Oct 18, 2010 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

Kinda feels like a waste

Giving this award to someone that has no future on our major league roster.

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by ryanfea on Oct 18, 2010 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Hype...

for the trade machine?

by stereoscopic on Oct 18, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions

really would have thought Bourjos or Amarista for Def. Player of the Year

Though I can see with Bourjos graduating up he wouldn’t qualify

by HaloFanInDC on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM PDT reply actions

i dont get it?

Why do u guys think trumbo has no future w. Us…. I was excited about his stats… Was I wrong to b?

by wheres_bourjos_at on Oct 19, 2010 9:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

He is blocked at first by a better player (Morales)

And isn’t good enough defensively in the outfield to put him there.

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by ryanfea on Oct 19, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

yea but isnt that why

He’s playing in the fall league.. To play the outfield?.. Also wasn’t their a huge question about kendry’s defense at first? .. I’m not arguing just trying to understand.. Also didn’t we f*** up with wood by waiting last minute when he’s out of options to throw him in the majors? Some insight would b nice

by wheres_bourjos_at on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

There were questions about Kendry's defense, but he was one of the better defenders at 1st last season.

Unless Kendry is physically unable to play the field for some reason, I don’t see him moving from there.

by ~MMP~ on Oct 19, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

right but i meant

We’re questioning trumbo’s ability to play the outfield cuz he hardly played there… Same scenario as kendry… I’m just trying to understand why it seems everyones so certain of trumbo’s inability to contribute at a major league level

by wheres_bourjos_at on Oct 19, 2010 12:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

some people are evidsently more skilled or more delusional in their ability to judge minor league talent.

It’s up to you to decide which it is. Considering the Organization just named him Player of the Year, I am choosing to put the FO’s valuation of Trumbo above that of several internet comments.

by Wally's World on Oct 19, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmmm

I gatcha.. Yea I’m hopeful he’ll b able to produce.. This is a championship caliber team.. I think the core of this team has the potential 2010 was just that brutal kind of baseball season of underachieving collectively.. I just don’t want sosh to fuck up trumbo’s playing time like woods b4 he ran out of options

by wheres_bourjos_at on Oct 19, 2010 2:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

There are big question marks headed into 2011 and Trumbo is at the head of those.

It’s the same situation as Wood. We headed into 2010 with Wood at 3B, hoping to see him bash 30 HR like he’s capable of, and he floundered which contributed toward the downfall of the Angels.

If we put Trumbo in at LF in 2011, he may hit 30 HR’s and we’d be golden, or he may do exactly what Wood did and 2011 would be over before it started.

Honestly, do we want to take that chance? I’d rather stick Trumbo right back down to AAA until he shows the necessary discipline and performance to force our hand. In the mean time, there are unlimited options.

"You play for Cleveland? I didn't know they still had a team." - Claire Holloway
"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor

by Halowood on Oct 19, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Trout

will win this upcoming yr, Trumbo was well deserving this past season, he almost won the triple crown, how could they not name him player of the year.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Oct 19, 2010 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

seriously

Trout will have plenty of time to win these things, he just turned 19. not giving it to him even though he’s been anointed the next Mantle will just keep him hungry.

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by 2pintsofbooze on Oct 19, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions