Diamondbacks Minor League Report 4/6/2023

Amarillo, Hillsboro, and Visalia all started their seasons.

The Diamondbacks minor league affiliates combined for an 0-3 record. Yesterday also saw the first game for the D-backs Double-A, High-A, and Low-A affiliates.

AAA: Reno Aces @ Tacoma Rainiers Postponed

Game will be made up as a seven-inning doubleheader tomorrow, with lefties Tommy Henry and Blake Walston the likely scheduled pitchers.

AA: Amarillo Sod Poodles 4 @ Frisco RoughRiders 12; 0-1

Bryce Jarvis (No. 15) got hammered for six runs in four innings. Four of those runs came in the second inning, as Jarvis walked two and served up a two-run single at the end of the inning. 

Jordan Lawlar (No. 3) walked and hit a two-run home run in the third inning off former No. 2 overall pick Jack Leiter.

Jordan Lawlar cranks his first long ball of the year. pic.twitter.com/8O1iKMMMC6

— Michael McDermott (@MichaelMcD8393) April 7, 2023

Adrian Del Castillo added his own two-run shot in the fourth inning, as part of a 2-for-4 game.

Adrian Del Castillo struggled with injuries in 2022, but could sneak up on some guys this year. pic.twitter.com/Ul8s2RA42A

— Michael McDermott (@MichaelMcD8393) April 7, 2023

Deyvison De Los Santos (No. 12) doubled for his only hit in four at-bats.

Ryan Bliss (No. 26) had two hits and scored a run out of the leadoff spot.

Tim Tawa (No. 27) had a single and a walk in four plate appearances.

A.J. Vukovich (No. 13) went hitless in three at-bats, but also drew a walk.

High-A: Hillsboro Hops 2 @ Tri-City Dust Devils 9; 0-1

With this game in the books, Ronnie Gajownik is now officially the second ever female manager in minor league history and the highest level in the minor leagues (High-A) so far.

Dylan Ray allowed two runs in 3.1 innings, striking out six and walking two. 

Wilderd Patino (No. 18) earned the Golden Sombrero, striking out in all four at-bats.

Low-A: Visalia Rawhide 0 @ Lake Elsinore Storm 17; 0-1

Joe Elbis made his first appearance since last April due to a shoulder injury. Her allowed two runs in 2.1 innings on two hits, two walks, and one strikeout. He threw 43 pitches, with almost as many balls as strikes. 

Druw Jones (No. 4) made his professional debut. Jones walked, but went hitless in his other three at-bats. Jones made an incredible catch however, showcasing his ability in the outfield.

Druw Jones with a SENSATIONAL running grab for the @VisaliaRawhide.

MLB's No. 13 prospect makes a mark in his first pro game since the @Dbacks selected him 2nd overall last summer: pic.twitter.com/jJKX9AQnJc

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 7, 2023

Manuel Peña (No. 19) was 1-for-4.

Andrew Pintar (No. 30) reached twice on a walk and was hit by a pitch, but went 0-for-2.