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 8/16/11.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 4.52) – Next probable start 8/23
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-1, 4.28) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
4. Starling Marte, CF (.328) – 2-for-4, SB
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.292) – DNP
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.237) – 1-for-3, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.33) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-4, 3.15) – Next probable start 8/22
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.64) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Alex Presley, LF (.330) – 4-for-5, 3 2B
Home Runs: Jorge Bishop (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Louisville 2
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Thompson, LHP (0.77) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Presley, LF (.330) – 4-for-5, 3 2B
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, RF (.305) – 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Chris Leroux, RHP (2.80) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Justin Wilson, LHP (10-8, 4.10) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Alex Presley and Chris Leroux both made strong rehab appearances. Aaron Thompson has allowed one run in 11.2 innings since being called up to AAA. He also has a 9:2 K/BB ratio. Tony Watson allowed a run in an inning of work.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Reading 11, Altoona 1
Starting Pitcher: Phillip Irwin, RHP (6-4, 4.61) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.328) – 2-for-4, SB
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.237) – 1-for-3, BB
Game Notes: Sanchez and Marte had the only Altoona hits. Duke Welker gave up five runs in an inning of work, after starting his AA career with two perfect innings.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 8, Delmarva 2
Starting Pitcher: Eliecer Navarro, LHP (3-0, 2.70) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, RF (.285) – 2-for-4, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Orlando Castro, LHP (1.08) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.252) – 1-for-1, 4 BB
Justin Howard, DH (.251) – 2-for-4, BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Navarro has a 3.24 ERA in five starts since moving in to the rotation. Orlando Castro has allowed one run in 8.1 innings this year in West Virginia, although his 2:4 K/BB ratio isn’t strong.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Hudson Valley 6, State College 4
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (4.47) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ashley Ponce, SS (.184) – 1-for-4, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Wes Freeman, RF (.297) – 2-for-5, RBI
Stetson Allie, RHP (7.33) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Rodarrick Jones, LF (.286) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Benedict has allowed two earned runs in 15.1 innings over his last three starts. Wes Freeman is hitting for a .406/.465/.594 line in 64 August at-bats.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 10, Tigers 1
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP (4.28) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jorge Bishop, 3B (.183) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jose Osuna, 1B (.318) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.280) – 3-for-5
Willy Garcia, RF (.275) – 2-for-4, SB
Yhonathan Herrand, RHP (6.75) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Heredia has pitched nine shutout innings in his last three outings. This start was his second start of the year where he didn’t allow a walk in a multi-inning outing. The Pirates scored eight runs in the first four innings. Five members of the starting lineup had multiple hits.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Rays 1, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Christopher De Leon, RHP (4-4, 2.44) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Diego Goris, 2B (.348) – 1-for-3
Result: Rays 8, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Grullon (0-1, 5.40) – 2.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, DH (.324) – 1-for-3, 2 SB
Game Notes: Fortunato ended up with 34 stolen bases on the year. The DSL Pirates wrapped up their season with today’s double header.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 66-62, 2nd Place, 14.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 56-68, 6th Place, 13.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 63-59 Overall, 33-19 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 59-62 Overall, 24-30 2nd Half, 6th Place, 7.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 23-36, 6th Place, 13.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 30-23, 2nd Place, 5.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 41-30, Season Completed
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed
