Josh Fields

[downstater]

First timer here, just wondering if anybody knows if Josh Fields is playing winter ball and if he is how is he doing?

[OG4LIFE]

im not sure- but generally posts about minor leaguers go in the 'minor observations' forum.

welcome aboard!

[DumpJerry]

[Foulke29]

Glad to have ya on new guy.

[JUribe1989]

Welcome!

[DumpJerry]

Aren't we helpful with our answers to your question?

[ChiWhiteSox1337]

The only Sox players playing in winter league that I could find were Felix Diaz, Arnie Munoz, Tetsu Yofu, and Frank Campos, all pitchers.

P.S.
Welcome aboard!

[DrCrawdad]

Originally Posted by ChiWhiteSox1337

The only Sox players playing in winter league that I could find were Felix Diaz, Arnie Munoz, Tetsu Yofu, and Frank Campos, all pitchers.

P.S.
Welcome aboard!

How are these guys doing?

[SuperSteve]

I see nothing on the 3B Josh Fields, but the P Josh Fields pitched in Venezuela. Here is how everyone in winter ball did, per EasyW's blog via Soxtalk:

Puerto Rican League:
Jose Santiago (P - Carolina Giants) went 2-3, with a 3.39 ERA in 58 IP, gave up 67 hits and 17 walks while striking out 24.

Andres Torres (OF - Mayaguez Indians) batted .248 in 37 games with a homer, 12 RBI 17 walks, and 11 stolen bases, but he struck out 26 times. Only committed one error.

Andy Gonzalez (SS - Ponce Lions) committed a team-high nine errors. Batted .245 in 37 games with 2 homers, 7 RBI and 6 stolen bases. He sturck out 22 times.

Chris Amador (2B - Atenienses de Marati) got 12 at bats and hit .083.

Ryan Meaux (P - Caguas) pitched 15 games in a relief role, going 0-1 with a 2.29 ERA. In 19 IP, he gave up 1 homer and 8 walks, while striking out 10.

Dominican Republic League:
Felix Diaz ( Tigres Del Licey) was 0-1 with a 4.58 ERA, giving up 25 hits in 17 IP while striking out 7.

Arnie Munoz (P - Aguilas Del Cibao) was 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 12 IP. He also recorded 12 Ks.

Venezuelan League:
Eduardo Villacis (P - Caracas Leones) was 1-2 with a 5.08 ERA in 28 IP. He gave up 35 hits and 11 walks, and struck out 19.

Josh Fields (P - Occidente Pastora) didn't get much work the last few weeks of the year. HE finishes up 0-2 with a 10.38 ERA in 4 1/3 IP.

Mexican League:
Frank Campos (P - Mazatlan Deer) was 7-2 in 14 starts posting a 3.29 ERA in 76 2/3 IP, walking only 27 while striking out 77. Good job Frank.

Tetsu Yofu (P -Guasave Cottoners) was 5-3 with a 4.07 ERA in 55 IP, giving up 8 homers and 36 walks while striking out 46.

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[MUsoxfan]

You forgot Borchard, who was cut by the freaking Mexican Pacific League

[SuperSteve]

Originally Posted by MUsoxfan

You forgot Borchard, who was cut by the freaking Mexican Pacific League

I didn't write it. Also, I think we can all agree that the less Joe B. we see and hear about, the better.

[konerko1413]

Originally Posted by MUsoxfan

You forgot Borchard, who was cut by the freaking Mexican Pacific League

I dont know if u ment this as a very negative comment but Scott Merkin (the guy from the whitesox.com mailbag) said not to put much stock i the fact he was cut cuz since they only play for like 2 months, they cut people every week, they dont give players time to get outta slumps, i looked for the article but i couldnt find it online

I don like borchard, but he does seem to have the potential to become a 5-tool outfielder, even beltran took a few years to gain superstar status, he hits very good in the minors, i wonder how long (if all) it will take him to start shining

[SuperSteve]

Originally Posted by konerko1413

I dont know if u ment this as a very negative comment but Scott Merkin (the guy from the whitesox.com mailbag said not to put much stock i the fact he was cut cuz since they only play for like 2 months, they cut people every week, they dont give players time to get outta slumps, i looked for the article but i couldnt find it online

I remember hearing that the Mexican League has more breaking stuff than some of the other leagues, and guess what Borchard cannot hit? FWIW, I could see it, but who knows what the deal really is.

[CleeFan101]

yeah his supposed big weakness was the changeup and thats what the mexican league is known for so regardless if he got cut or not it was some good experiance for him seeing all them change ups.... you all wait and see LTP will come through in the clutch

[SoxxoS]

Originally Posted by CleeFan101

yeah his supposed big weakness was the changeup and thats what the mexican league is known for so regardless if he got cut or not it was some good experiance for him seeing all them change ups.... you all wait and see LTP will come through in the clutch

And we will be looking forward to that...