Who the heck is this guy, and why do we know nothing about him? Youre right about one thing, dont look now. Joey Wendle plays things close to the chest. Wendle (intercostal) hit off a tee and did defensive drills Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Look at whatever numbers you want for Anderson, but at the end of the year, compare what we get offensively and defensively out of 3B to what Anderson does in both categories. With Cueto, it was to bring another pitcher in to not put pressure on some of the young arms for when she would eventually trade Pablo Lopez. Rojas called Wendle after the trade and told him the club was ready to win now. Oakland Athletics sent 2B Joey Wendle on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. He reminds me of Mark Ellis, hes got a lot of the mannerisms and style of Mark., Its not necessarily fair to Joey because of who were talking about, but if you look on paper and say, 'Second baseman, incredible makeup, great work ethic, coaches rave about him, great defense, yes, Mark is the normal comparison, As assistant general manager David Forst said. Not just his ability, but the person that he is, too.. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Now 32, that arm isnt getting any stronger, although I think Wendle has a better sense than most of how to compensate for his limitation. Hes always been that way at Halloween, he always gave away all his candy. And you look up to your older brothers and both of them set a great example for me from Day One, how to do things. That might have to wait awhile. I love the kid. It was only 184 games, and the BABIP was still high (.338). Hes played the three infield positions to the left of first base as well as some time in center and left. And everyone whos seen Wendle play is nuts about him. Carolina Mudcats activated 2B Joe Wendle from the 7-day disabled list. I dont care how ell our SPs pitch, other than Arraez, Jazz and a couple of other pieces, the rest of the team is a mess. A look at the injuries for Joe Wendle, and the financial implications. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. I guarantee a lineup with that aint struggling to score runs. To the point. The Indians, though, needed a left-handed hitting slugger and didnt want to go the free-agent route. Or write about sports? Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta. Miami Marlins placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 19, 2022. Watching his brothers play, the whole D-I thing, Rector said, Joey just wanted to play. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. On April 24 of 2019, an inside 95 mph Jake Diekman fastball caught and fractured Wendles wrist. As a member of the Rays over the past four seasons, he reached the playoffs three times, including the World Series in 2020. Yaquis de Obregon placed 2B Joey Wendle on the reserve list. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. The 32-year-old had a .259/.27/.360 slash line with three homers and 12 steals in 101 games last season, and he could open 2023 as the Marlins' starting shortstop after Miguel Rojas was shipped to the Dodgers. Joey Wendle has never won a World Series. Like I said, not everyone can have studs. Does Cueto still have a mop for hair? The Marlins announced Monday that Wendle (intercostal) remains shut down from baseball activities, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Im stronger because of it., He also learned not to care much what others thought of him. Guys that can hit for average are a key part to an effective lineup because pitchers that throw strikes are still getting hit by guys like Arraez and Jeff McNeril types. Joey chose West Chester because of the winning baseball tradition (two recent D-II College World Series appearances), as well as the chance to get on the field quickly. Wendle had been scheduled for a hearing Tuesday -- his 32nd birthday. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | I havent told Joey that because thats pretty big shoes to fill, but hes a very nice player. His junior and senior years were when Wendle began to put in a lot of work in the weight room, which allowed him to develop his strength even if he remained on the small side. Just looking at the pieces that are in place, I'm excited -- I really am to get to work.". Heres what it could mean for California. August 31, 2016 And thank you to Danny Russell for interviewing Joey Wendle during the teams two trips to Boston last month. That's what makes a difference. Joey, the youngest and always small for his age he wrestled at 98 pounds as a freshman in high school was determined to keep up in every sport, every game. Wendle started 58 games as a freshman in 2009, hitting .325. I can still hear Danny say it. But so far he hasnt, and everybody knows it. Ben was an outfielder and a incredible hitter, but not as big as Andy. He used the phrase the right way no less than five times. High School: Avon Grove HS (West Grove, PA), School: West Chester University of Pennsylvania (West Chester, PA), Debut: It shows a lack of confidence in the rest of the pitching staff of 13 when you have to ship someone out because they cant pitch multiple innings for a couple days. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The left-hander has thrown 85 2/3 innings for the Marlins over the previous three seasons, posting a 3.89 ERA despite a 12% strikeout rate. He is a guy who had a couple decent seasons at a time when MLB was using a live ball, and when you compare him to other players during that same time frame he is a meh player. His 3.8 bWAR made him the Rays third-most valuable player, behind only second baseman Brandon Lowe and American League Rookie of the Year Randy Arozarena. 5) and Peyton Burdick (No. Miami Marlins (majors, 10-day IL), Born: Also, theres a name for a +10 defensive second baseman: a shortstop. When I was younger, my father was my coach and he played in high school, and he would always say, you can control two things: You can control your attitude and you can control your effort. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Hes married and his wife is expecting, which we only know about because we found the news buried in a Topkin news dump about his pending paternity leave. On two separate series in Boston, DRB had the opportunity to talk with Wendle in the Rays locker room before a game. He was designated for assignment in January when Cuetos signing became official but cleared waivers and stuck with the organization, now getting his roster spot back. Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list. Either way, you cant use one guys injuries as an excuse while burying the other for injuries. And of course he had a great senior season.. Miami Marlins sent 2B Joey Wendle on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. No-power, no-walk second baseman isnt a profile that succeeds in the majors.. 21 prospect, was selected 35th overall in the 2019 MLB Draft. Yes, they would be worse because Cooper will take his annual leave on the IL during the season while Arraez has played. Two Bay Area bakeries are opening with similar names. Eligibility restrictions apply. The question is always are they actually hurt or are they just struggling and they come up with something to give them a rest and reset? Barring an unexpected trade, Wendle appears poised to take over as the Please login to leave a reply. After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Wendle's current age (32), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value. Everybody's been really good to me so far, very professional, and it's been a really good experience. The Rays faith in Wendle, that he would be able to cover shortstop, enabled them to trade Willy Adames for necessary pitchers. Puk Jess Snchez Tanner Scott Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. And I never let him live that down, Rector says with a laugh. MIAMI -- Joey Wendle is no stranger to winning. Honestly, after two months and two interviews, we at DRB dont really have enough facts to opine on the relative interestingness of Joey Wendle. Odds and lines subject to change. All we know is: 1) we have a major crush on him and the way he plays the game, and 2) hes faster than you think. In 2023, We go in search of what makes Wendle who he is. Again, as you point out, another reason to question Ngs decision making. #Rays #RaysUp #Marlins https:// trib.al/jJWf86O. Find out more. Its very high praise from those of us who know Mark well, but Joey has lived up to all of that and more in the first month of camp.. Were looking at possibly losing 100 games this year. 21,252nd in major league history) Joey Wendle was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 6th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (West Chester, PA). Right wrist inflammation. Joe Wendle assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Cleveland Indians. Well, well see how Anderson does this season. Jon Berti figures to handle the bulk of starts at shortstop in the meantime and offers excellent speed to go along with his increase in playing time. I laughed at his discomfort and told him to enjoy the ride. A strong summer in the wood-bat New England Collegiate League followed, where Wendle got the opportunity to compete against more advanced talent. For me, its simple when I compare the two with benefit of the doubt. Instead, the name is a mashup of the two biggest towns in the London Grove area, West Grove and Avondale, which combine for an approximate population of 3,500. 3. BTW, hitters do it too when they are in slumps that are bringing their batting average, OBP, SLG, and OPS numbers down. Duvall wouldve been nice for CF, but Im more inclined to have fiven the role to de la Cruz because of youth, upside, and a potential learning curve for him because, unlike Sanchez last year, de la Cruz actually has some tools that can convert him into a passable or even above-average CF. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. "He's played third base for the Rays for a while now," Ng said of Wendle. Oakland Athletics optioned 2B Joey Wendle to Nashville Sounds. He also has seen action in left field. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, April 17, 1:15AM. I was just pointing out what Ngs line of thinking seems to have been. But Mark Ellis really is the label. Hed normally have to wait 15 days before rejoining the team but an exception is made when someone is placed on the injured list. His teammates, his coaches are universal in their admiration for him.. But they were damn good wrestlers. Towards the end of 2018, fellow writer JT Morgan noticed something weird: Joey Wendle had stopped striking out. Left-hander Braxton Garrett and infielder Garrett Hampson were recalled from the minors, while left-hander Daniel Castano had his contract selected. Across six big league seasons, beginning in 2016 with the A's, the 31-year-old Wendle has a 105 OPS+ in 436 contests. It shouldnt make too much difference, but do you really want a 33 year old to learn a new position? Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Joey Wendle from Nashville Sounds. Joey Wendle is a gifted baseball player but an even better person. And sorry, but Cooper should not be on our roster either. IMO, there was no reason to not go with a rotation of Alcantara, Rogers, Luzardo, Garrett & Cabrera. They were willing to take a little risk on Moss, coming off hip surgery. Wendle, whom Miami acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for outfield prospect Kameron Misner last November, called it a move that made sense for both sides. Joe Wendle assigned to Lake County Captains from Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Hampson has never hit much, posting a career batting line of .235/.296/.370 despite playing half his games at Coors Field. When you make the playoffs, guess what type of pitchers you face on the good teams guys that throw strikes and pound the strikezone because the teams loaded with pitchers that struggle with control dont make the postseason. Wendle has remarked in other sources about the impact the physical therapist had on him. In this offseason, Miami has signed ace Sandy Alcantara and shortstop Miguel Rojas to contract extensions, dealt for Gold Glove-winning catcher Jacob Stallings and signed middle-of-the-order bat Avisal Garca to a four-year deal. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value. PR spin. Positions: The Marlins placed Wendle on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right intercostal strain, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. The latter had spent his entire career with the Rockies until he was non-tendered at the end of last season. Sadly, the second year in a row that I saw our season was done after Game 1 of the season. That said, Wendle hit 11 home runs in 2021 and stole 12 bases in 2022, so he has the skills to be a fantasy asset as a late-round pick if he can keep his starting job. Ellis had been another Oakland infielder who didnt hit a ton, but he was the consensus best defensive second baseman of his time. Contributing meteorologist Anthony Edwards tells us what to expect. And the idea of signing a FA pitcher, so you could trade an existing pitcher, Ive just never seen that work out. Wendle was scratched from the Marlins' lineup Monday due to oblique soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. MLB rumors: Yankees eyeing Bryan Reynolds trade. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 6th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (West Chester, PA). Putting aside the ability to control the zone and the willingness to take a walk, bat talent is a relationship between power and whiffs. But the Marlins had 5 SPs that could easily start for the RS, and Perez, Meyer & Sixto in the minors. Im being realistic about our situation versus what would be ideal for me to see the Marlins try. In my view, he was the best D-II player in the country in 2012.. I think you need to give a GM a few years, since you have no idea about the draft picks & international signings. He sets the example with the way he plays. Slussers book about the As, 100 Things A's Fans Need to Know and Do Before They Die, came out in 2014 and she and As radio announcer Ken Korach released a new book, If These Walls Could Talk, Tales from the Oakland As Dugout, Locker Room and Press Box, in 2019. The Marlins have placed infielders Joey Wendle and Brian Anderson on the 10-day injured list, tweets Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. In 2010, Wendle slashed .389/.443/.635, leading him to be a finalist for the D-II player of the year. Free Agent: 2024, More Joey Wendle Pages at Baseball Reference. Contract Details Career Earnings Transactions Injuries Statistics Market Value Cap Hit Cash Average #20 #8 Jan 13 2023 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration Having an effective offense is the ultimate goal. Joey Wendle had managed just three singles in his last 32 at-bats as the calendar flipped to October in 2016. 2B Joe Wendle assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Carolina Mudcats. In corresponding moves, right-hander Johnny Cueto was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tightness, infielder Joey Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right intercostal strain and right-hander Jeff Lindgren was designated for assignment. And he continued to develop physically at West Chester, thanks to general maturity that comes with age and a commitment to the weight room. So I think he's a tremendous add for us. We print the highest quality joey votto mlb baseball t-shirts on the internet First was disbelief with a side of annoyance. Id prefer to see them both gone. Where does Joey Wendle go to get his apology? WebMiami Marlins sent 2B Joey Wendle on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Wendle is eligible for salary arbitration for the second time. Tampa Bay Rays activated 2B Joey Wendle from the 10-day injured list. They never sat and cried about it, they thought of a way to get back at the other one., McCue also gives credit to Joeys parents, Scott and Carol. He is NOT really good at all! 2B Joey Wendle assigned to Yaquis de Obregon. He's been a great addition for us. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The Fish will have one week to trade him or pass him through waivers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Sad! They hated to lose.. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. With the White Sox last year, he tossed 158 1/3 innings with a 3.35 ERA. To see the rest of the Joe Wendle's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Marlins' Joey Wendle: Out of lineup in Game 1 on Monday Rotowire Sep 12, 2022 Wendle is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Rangers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Wendle hails from Lincoln University, the sparsely populated community of 1700 or so that surrounds, well, Lincoln University, a small, historically black college. I am sure that anybody who has interacted with him will atest to this. Heres when the deadline is for all counties. Previously, she covered the As full-time from 1999 to 2021. Everybody asks us, 'Why did you trade Brandon Moss? You know that wasnt an easy decision for us to make and we were going to have to get someone we liked a lot, Forst said. The Miami Marlins plan at shortstop to start the season was simple enough. They have not hit but a couple (at best) of trades and/or draft choices. Wendle was 145 pounds his senior year, went undrafted, and major college programs ignored him. Danny thought Wendles batting line was a BABIP mirage. Only 15% of Bay Area cities have met Californias housing plan deadline. Rapper E-40 alleges racial bias after he was ejected from Kings-Warriors Should S.F. Joey Wendle is from a totally different small southern Chester County town. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). We dont get too caught up in feedback externally, but Ill tell you that internally, it was a very difficult trade for us because of all the things Joey embodies, Antonetti said. 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