TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings as of 6/9/11.
1. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-2, 4.52) – Next Probable Start: 8/13
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-1, 5.48) – Next Probable Start: 8/13
3. Starling Marte, CF (.322) – 2-4, HR, BB
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.240) – 2-5, 2B
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.59) – DNP
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (9-7, 5.05) – On AAA DL
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (2-4, 3.77) – 1 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 K 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.69) – DNP
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-7, 4.07) – DNP
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (7-8, 4.03) – Next probable start 8/16
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Zack Dodson(2.70) 6 IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 3 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman(.298) 4-5,3 2B, 3 runs
Home Runs: Jesus Vasquez (11) Starling Marte (10) Daniel Grovatt (6) Maximo Rivera (5,6) Diego Goris (3,4) Jason Jaramillo (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Box Score
Result: Indianapolis 9 Columbus 1
Starting Pitcher: Brian Burres(4.76) 6 IP 6 H 1 R 1 ER 1 BB 5 K 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer(.241), 2-4, 3B, 2 runs, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Josh Harrison(.315), 2-3, 2 runs, 2B, walk
Matt Hague(.321) 3-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI
Jason Jaramillo(.269) 3-5, HR, 3 RBI
Game Notes: Jose Tabata went 0-4 in his 7th rehab game for Indianapolis, he is now batting .333 after 21 AB’s. Indy scored 6 runs in the final two innings. Daniel Moskos and Jose Ascanio threw a combined 3 shutout innings in relief. The win for Burres was his first since June 23.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: New Britain 6 Altoona 5
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson 5 IP 7 H 6 R 3 ER 1 BB 5 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte(.322) 2-4, HR, RBI, BB
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez(.240) 2-5, 2B,RBI
Game Notes: McPherson gave up 4 runs in the 1st inning. Five of the first six batters he faced reached base, one by error and three of the runs were unearned. Tony Sanchez grounded out with the tying run on base in the 9th to end the game. Andrew Lambo singled home two runs in the previous AB to bring the Curve within one run.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Box Score Game One
Result: Ft Myers 6 Bradenton 5
Starting Pitcher: Jhonathan Ramos(3.72) 3 IP 4 H 5 R 5 ER 3 BB 1 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chase d’Arnaud(.333) 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Other Notable Performers
Alex Presley(.167) 0-3, BB, 2 runs
Game Notes: Alex Presley on rehab is 1-6, BB after his first two games. Bradenton scored 4 runs in the 5th inning, Ramon Cabrera, Evan Chambers and Elevys Gonzalez all had one RBI. Bradenton lost in the bottom of the 7th when Duke Welker came in with a man on 3B and the first batter he faced grounded to Welker. Duke threw to 3B Elevys Gonzalez who missed the catch and allowed the winning run to score
Game two was suspended in the top of the 4th inning with no score. The game has been canceled as the two teams do not meet again this season. The stats do not count towards season totals
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Box Score
Result: West Virginia 4 Charleston 0
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson(2.70) 6IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 3 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Daniel Grovatt(.274) 1-3, HR, 2 runs, BB
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas Jr (.254) 1-4, run
Game Notes: Zack Dodson won his 2nd straight start since returning to West Virginia last week. Casey Sadler threw 2 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts. Jason Townsend finished the game with a perfect 9th. The Power scored 3 runs in the 4th inning, two courtesy of a bases loaded double from Elias Diaz. Kevin Mort brought home the other run with an RBI groundout.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Box Score
Result: State College 5 Aberdeen 4
Starting Pitcher: Trent Stevenson(5.00) 6 IP 7 H 3 R 3 ER 1 BB 1 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman(.298) 4-5, 3 runs, 3 doubles
Other Notable Performers
Samuel Gonzalez(.318) 3-4
Alex Dickerson(.286) 2-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Game Notes: The Spikes won the game in 10 innings. Orlando Castro pitched 2 scoreless innings. Vincent Payne picked up his 2nd win with a scoreless 10th innings. Wes Freeman was named the NYPL all-star game prior to the start of the game. He is now batting .447 in 11 August games
RK: GCL PIRATES
Box Score Game One
Result: Braves 5 Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez(4.66) 3.2 IP 7 H 4 R 4 ER 0 BB 1 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jodaneli Carvajal(.264) 2-4,run
Other Notable Performers
Willy Garcia(.281) 1-3, run
Rodarrick Jones(.333) 1-2
Game Notes: Jones, the 2011 37th round draft pick was playing in his 2nd professional game since signing last week. He picked up an outfield assist but was replaced defensively in the 4th inning. Wilson Lee pitched 1.1 scoreless innings. Lopez picked up his first loss as a pro.
Results: Pirates 2 Braves 1
Starting Pitcher: Bryce Weidman (4.32) 4 IP 2 H 1 R 1 ER 0 BB 4 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Exicardo Cayones(.241) 2-2, 3B, BB
Other Notables Performers
Jodaneli Carvajal(.273) 2-3,run
Luis Urena(.266) 1-2, 2B
Game Notes: Logan Pevny pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief. Miguel Mendez pitched a scoreless 7th inning for his 6th save. Weidman hit 3 Braves batters.
RK: DSL Pirates
Box Score Game One
Result: Astros 14 Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Ramon Rodriguez(5.40) 2 IP 3 H 5 R 5 ER 1 BB 1 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Diego Goris(.348) 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Maximo Rivera(.229) 1-3, HR, BB
Game Notes: Rivera has now hit 4 home runs in his last 6 games after hitting just two in the first 85 games of his career. Raul Fortunato extended his hitting streak to 36 games with a single in his last AB of the game.
Results: Pirates 13 Astros 1
Starting Pitcher: Cesilio Pimentel(1.96) 5 IP 3 H 1 R 1 ER 0 BB 9 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Diego Goris(.349), 2-5, 2B, HR, 7 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robertson Valdez(.157) 2-3, 2 runs, 2B, RBI
Maximo Rivera(.230) 1-4, HR, BB
Jesus Vasquez(.359) 1-4, HR
Game Notes: Raul Fortunato’s hitting streak ended at 36 games after he left the game in the 3rd inning following a hit by pitch. He was replaced by a pinch runner. Pimentel is an 18 year old LHP making just his 2nd pro start. His first one he threw 4 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts. Adrian Grullon, an 18 year old RHP made his pro debut pitching 2 scoreless innings.
RK: VSL Pirates
The VSL season is complete
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 63-57, 2nd Place, 11.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 52-64, 6th Place, 13.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 58-58 Overall, 28-18 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 55-59 Overall, 20-26 2nd Half, 6th Place, 7.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 22-32, 6th Place, 10.5 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 26-20, 2nd Place, 4.5 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 38-22, 2nd Place, 2.5 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, 1st Place
