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October 30, 2008

Tracking O's prospects -- Hawaii Winter Baseball

Through Wednesday, the West Oahu CaneFires are 12-11 and three games ahead of the North Shore Honu in the West Division. The Honolulu Sharks lead the East Division with a 13-9 record and the Waikiki BeachBoys are 11-11.

Here is an update, through Wednesday’s games, on the players in the Orioles’ minor league system who are with West Oahu in Hawaii Winter Baseball:

Tim Bascom, RHP – The 23-year-old right-hander hasn’t pitched since he struggled against Waikiki on Oct. 22. Bascom suffered his second loss of the winter after giving up seven runs (five earned) and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. He walked two hitters and had one strikeout in the game. The Orioles’ fourth-round pick in the 2007 draft is 1-2 with a 6.48 ERA in five starts for West Oahu. He has 12 strikeouts and seven walks in 16 2/3 innings in Hawaii.

Wally Crancer, C/1B/DH – On Wednesday, Crancer played for the first time in a week for the CaneFires. The 24-year-old utility player was 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the game against North Shore. Crancer is now hitting .205 with one home run and five RBIs in 13 games for West Oahu. Despite the low batting average, he has hit successfully in seven of his past nine games.

Cliff Flagello, RHP – Flagello has been one of the most reliable relievers for West Oahu this winter. The 23-year-old right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA and three saves in seven appearances for the CaneFires. He has 11 strikeouts and five walks in 9 1/3 innings. Flagello, however, has allowed five runs (two earned) and four hits in 2 1/3 innings during his past two appearances.

Sean Gleason, RHP – The 23-year-old right-hander is third on the CaneFires with 19 2/3 innings, but he hasn’t been effective so far this winter. Gleason is 1-2 with a 7.32 ERA in five games (four starts) for West Oahu. He has given up four home runs and walked 11 hitters. Gleason allowed two runs and two hits in 1 2/3 innings during his last appearance against Waikiki on Oct. 22. He was 12-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 30 games for the Delmarva Shorebirds during the regular season.

Tyler Henson, 3B – Henson is only batting .139 (5-for-36) with 18 strikeouts in his past 10 games. Despite his recent struggles, the 20-year-old third baseman still leads the league in runs scored (20) and walks (20). He is also second in the league in doubles (10). Henson was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple during Wednesday’s game against North Shore, so maybe he’s on his way to escaping his recent slump. Overall, the Orioles’ fifth-round pick in the 2006 draft is hitting .238 with five RBIs and 28 strikeouts in 23 games for West Oahu.

Brian Parker, RHP – Parker tossed three straight scoreless appearances before giving up one run and two hits in two innings against North Shore on Oct. 28. He had one strikeout in the game. The 23-year-old reliever has a 3.55 ERA in 12 2/3 innings for West Oahu this season. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound right-hander has nine strikeouts and six walks in seven appearances.

Chris Salberg, LHP – The 24-year-old left-hander is 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 14 1/3 innings for the CaneFires. Salberg walked one and gave up one run against North Shore on Oct. 28. He has made nine appearances this winter for West Oahu, which is tied for the most on the team. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound pitcher has 13 strikeouts and nine walks.

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About Dean Jones Jr.
Dean Jones Jr.Dean Jones Jr. is the sports community coordinator at The Baltimore Sun. Following minor league baseball has always been one of his favorite hobbies. The smaller stadiums, intimate atmosphere and affordable prices allow everyone to see baseball played in its truest form. He enjoys tracking prospects as they progress from the lowest levels of a team’s farm system all the way up to the major leagues.
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