Asheville Scouting Trip 2010

by Muzia on Sep 6, 2010 7:01 PM MDT

As many of you know, I recently spent several days in Asheville, North Carolina and was able to catch four Tourist games as they made their playoff push. Since the state of NC doesn't believe in high definition (and I only brought one tape with me) I was only able to film a few of the more intriguing prospects. What follows are several compilation videos of Tyler Matzek, Delta Cleary, Eliezer Mesa, Wes Musick, and my boy, Nolan Arenado.

I also have footage of Angelys Nina, Tyler Massey and Joey Wong. Perhaps they will be thrown into a future fanpost. Enjoy what I have posted, please feel free to ask questions about individual players or practice your scouting eye!

(Thanks to the amazing Silverblood for her hospitality! She really does have the coolest job on the planet.)

Tyler Matzek Pitches An Inning (Mound and Batter View)

Tyler Matzek Pitches An Inning (Mound Closeup View)

Wes Musick Pitches An Inning

Eliezer Mesa Takes At Bats

Delta Cleary Takes At Bats

Nolan Arenado Takes At Bats

(and for my personal favorite moment of the trip...)

Nolan Arenado Hits A Walkoff HR

Eat. Drink. Be Merry. But the above FanPost does not necessarily reflect the attitudes, opinions, or views of Purple Row's staff (unless, of course, it's written by the staff [and even then, it still might not]).

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I like the Asheville Radiology sign...

“Umps’ heads examined free” LOL

Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.

I used to be normal until I met these losers I now call my friends.

"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter

by RdRnnr on Sep 6, 2010 7:12 PM MDT reply actions

BANG BANG Goooooo

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lol.

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"The highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others." - Socrates

by Greg Stanwood on Sep 6, 2010 7:50 PM MDT reply actions

H is the proud owner of my favorite scouting report ever. “Duck-footed and lumbers” was the word on Arenado heading into the draft and, boy, is it ever accurate. The 19-year old infielder has limited range, has a below average arm and makes even the most routine play at third base appear difficult. As I wrote in my notebook after watching Arenado field a bunt, “moves like he needs a walker”. It remains to be seen if the club decides to move him to another position or allows him more time to attempt to figure out the hot corner. Current Rockies third baseman and former Asheville Tourist Ian Stewart also carried a reputation as a defensive butcher throughout the minor leagues, but has flashed some spectacular leather at times. Arenado may deserve the same chance.

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 8, 2010 12:27 AM MDT up reply actions