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
~MMP~ - October 18, 2010
Might be trying
To keep the hype down.
Figgi4life - October 18, 2010 via mobile
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.
Halowood - October 18, 2010
He's got a better bat I think
mathisrocks5 - October 18, 2010
I dunno, Quinny was pretty good in the minors. As was Jeff Mathis and Brandon Wood.
Halowood - October 18, 2010
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.
The_Question - October 18, 2010
That's what I suspect, though I think he will probably carve out a role as a utility player or a pinch hitter.
Halowood - October 19, 2010
WTF??? Why not Trout
mathisrocks5 - October 18, 2010
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.
Halowood - October 18, 2010
Mark Trumbo........(Yawn)
hauldog - October 18, 2010
Kinda feels like a waste
Giving this award to someone that has no future on our major league roster.
ryanfea - October 18, 2010
Hype...
for the trade machine?
stereoscopic - October 18, 2010
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
HaloFanInDC - October 18, 2010
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?
wheres_bourjos_at - October 19, 2010 via mobile
He is blocked at first by a better player (Morales)
And isn’t good enough defensively in the outfield to put him there.
ryanfea - October 19, 2010
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
wheres_bourjos_at - October 19, 2010 via mobile
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.
~MMP~ - October 19, 2010
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
wheres_bourjos_at - October 19, 2010 via mobile
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.
Wally's World - October 19, 2010
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
wheres_bourjos_at - October 19, 2010 via mobile
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.
Halowood - October 19, 2010
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.
The Blake Griffin Era - October 19, 2010
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.
2pintsofbooze - October 19, 2010
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