easyw Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Since he's not taken yey, I'll adopt Hogs axeman Tom Collaro. I've been following him for two seasons. In 2004, with Great Falls, he posted some impressive numbers. I was told, however that offensive numbers in the league were inflated - that's just the nature of the Pioneer League. Here's what he did in 2004: in 66 games, 268 at bats, . 287 BA, .560 slg, 77 hits, 48 runs, 150 total bases, 18 homers 67 RBIs, - top 5 in homers, at bats, triples, RBIs, and total bases (and, ugh, strikeouts). It was enough to get him a promotion to High A Winston-Salem. This year, here's what we got: in 133 games, 531 at bats, 140 hits, .299/.490/.264, 68 runs, 27 doubles, 29 homers, 100 RBIs. He led the Carolina League in homers (tied with teammate Daigle), 2nd in RBIs (again, Daigle), and top 5 in total bases. On the negative side, he struck out 153 times, which also led the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Allow me to assist..... He was also second in the league in outfield assists, he had around a dozen, the leader 14 or 15. He also had the second most at bats in the league and was fourth in total bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 He got into Sunday's game against the Royals and got a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Let's go EZ, quit slacking off... Collaro has smacked two already, a 400' + and the game winner against a 25mph wind !! Still swinging freely but hey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Yeah yeah yeah... Collaro's impressive run earned him promotion to AA Birmingham this year. So far, thru 3 games, he is 3 of 14 with 2 homers, and eight strikeouts. How you like him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 And looking back, it looks like he did make his Spring training debut with the Sox on March 26 vs KC... and went 1 for 1... Now that the season has really begun, I'll try to stay on top of this. Thanks fer kickin my ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hey Easy, I'm not kicking your ass... Just assisting... Enjoy the blog... TC is picking up a little steam, he's always been a streaky hitter. Let's get some dingers going now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 (edited) Been painful at times, lots of swings and misses, confidence was lacking. Popped a couple of homers in one game recently so let's think STREAK !!!! / Barons Edited May 29, 2006 by BB2ZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 QUOTE(BB2ZZ @ May 29, 2006 -> 12:09 PM) Been painful at times, lots of swings and misses, confidence was lacking. Popped a couple of homers in one game recently so let's think STREAK !!!! / Barons Thanks for hte update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 sorry guys I've really been falling down on the job lately. Update coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thru 51 games with the AA Birmingham Barons, Collaro has 6 HRs , 27 RBIs. He has struck out a whopping 59 times against just 4 walks and is batting only .222. He's only made 2 errors and has 0 stolen bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 Collaro had a game winning sac fly in the Rickwood Classic on June 22nd. Thru June 25, in 63 games, 233 AB, he's hitting just .219 with 70 strikeouts, but has 6 homers and 28 RBIs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Joe Borchard 2.0 (w/o the hype?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Anyone else watch? Comcast Local sports showed the Barons last Thursday playing the Bay Bears. TC smacked two, a solo in the seventh and a MONSTER 2 run shot in the ninth that should have been the game winner. Wass couldn't hold the lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 Collaro has improved a little since my last update (game 51). Thru 80 games, 297 at bats, he's hitting .229 with 9 homers, 43 RBIs and 113 TBs. On the down side, he's struck out 95 times. I hope he likes Birmingham, cause it looks like he may be there for a while.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I hope Birmingham gets more guys like Collaro, who else is doing any hitting? He's been smacking Homers, getting RBI's and making more contact lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Collaro had a rough year making the step up to AA. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SBCS OBP SLG OPS SH SF IBB GIDP HBP .213 108 389 36 83 17 2 11 51 20 128 1 4 .255 .352 .608 2 3 1 12 3 http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/stats...r.php?id=457988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Just watched the tape of the only Baron's televised game last year. TC smacked a couple and I think he'll be doing some good hitting this year too !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 We'll see him at spring training again in 07. He has to up his average a bit and stop striking out so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Collaro was added to the tenative roster for the AAA Charlotte Knights for 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 He will start the season in AA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Got in against the D Backs on Thursday, smacked a single and scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 In 2 games so far this spring, Collaro is 4 for 6 with 5 TB and 3 runs scored. No strikouts, one double. I think these are mostly 'B' squad games, but at least he hasn't embarressed himself....yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2ZZ Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 QUOTE(easyw @ Mar 12, 2007 -> 06:40 AM) In 2 games so far this spring, Collaro is 4 for 6 with 5 TB and 3 runs scored. No strikouts, one double. I think these are mostly 'B' squad games, but at least he hasn't embarressed himself....yet. So "B" squad games are against short bus guys? Embarassed himself .... yet ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 at 5 in the morning, I'm not checking my spelling. I think collaro has played on the lower end of the split squad games. He strikes out a lot. So far that hasn't been the case this spring. Maybe he's turned the corner? Does anyone know if he's worked with Greg Walker much in the offseason? He didn't handle the promotion to AA all that well last year. He may start the season back in Birmingham, but he might move up to Charlotte quickly. Still, for more than 2 years now, I've been hearing from 'fans' that he is not a serious prospect in the Sox organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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