BCB adds new writer, Chris Martinez

Published by on August 7, 2011 | 14 Responses

I’d like to welcome our newest site contributor, Chris Martinez. If you’ve been reading up on the Giants’ minor league system the last few years, chances are you’ve read some of Chris’ work. She has written for SFDugout (now defunct, sadly) and she has covered minor league baseball for MILB.com. I’m excited to get the chance to add someone to the site who actually knows minor league baseball — compared to my system of picking guys who have funny names.

So, everyone, please give Chris a warm welcome in the comments. You can read more about her in the contributors section.

You can follow her on Twitter @chelmrtz

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Chris Martinez
Chris Martinez

Hey, everyone, thanks for the kind words, or in Chris Q's case, the weird soft drink tidings. I'm working on some good stuff for the blog this week, including a response to the questions on Surkamp and Brown. I'm working hard for the next three weeks I'm in the States, then I'm off to the Dominican Republic for three months and I'll be quite scarce.

marcellosfg
marcellosfg

Welcome, Chris! Sad for SFDugout, but a good day for BCB and its followers.

Chris Quick
Chris Quick

I have followers? Cool. I like that, it sounds cultish.

marcellosfg
marcellosfg

The chants are about wOBA and FIP. The kool-aid is actually Mountain Dew.

Roger
Roger

As long as it's not Cheerwine, I'm in.

Curtis
Curtis

Welcome Chris. 2 questions for ya, since your the minor league guru. 1) What's the highest mph you've seen Surkamp hit on the gun. 2) Do you see Gary Brown ever being good/patient enough against right handed pitching to be able to play everyday in the majors. Putting my bias aside, judging by his lopsided splits in a hitter's league almost at the age of 23, he seems more like a platoon/4th outfielder/Chris Denofria type to me? Love to hear your take.

Liem
Liem

Also, I'd like to ask about Gary Brown's mediocre base stealing percentage at the High-A level. Having seen Brown play at Fullerton, and read the scouting reports, I expected Brown to be a much more efficient base-stealer (especially at the lower levels of pro-ball). Is there any explanation for his base stealing woes? Is it something that will keep him from being promoted?

Roger
Roger

Yeah, BVCE!! I mean, yeah, Chris!!!!