Home sweet home

The Jokers are playing better this year but the record of 45-37 hide a bit the reality. The Jokers are extremely strong at home 28-16 (.636) and they suck when playing on others stadiums with a 17-21 (.447).  Of course, the lucky seven ballpark is tricky but the team should play better away, specially against strong teams. In the past weeks, they struggle against Ann Arbor, Notthingham and New-York. 

The offense are real hot this year, some hitters doing extremely well. We talked a lot about St.John and Smith but the new acquisition, Juan Ramirez giving exactly what we expected with an average of .302 and 15hr 49RBI since his arrival. The next week will be important because the team is going on the road against Jersey and Maple, two tough opponents

In minor league, Reno and Carson city are leading their division. So that good news and Victoria are just 1 and a half game behind leaders. Many youngster start to contribute like the second pick Yamamoto who have 10 HR. After a slow start, he seems to adjust to professionnal baseball. He's a good prospect since the first pick, Buddy Wills didn't sign.

Katsuhiro Yamamoto