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, 4.16) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 0 HR
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-2, 4.75) – Season Completed
4. Starling Marte, CF (.332) – DNP
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.297) – 1-for-3, 2 BB
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.239) – DNP
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 6.84) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-5, 3.40) – Next probable start 8/30
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.64) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.282) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Pedro Alvarez (4), Chase Lyles (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 8, Toledo 3
Starting Pitcher: Sean Gallagher, RHP (5.09) – 6.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.282) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.307) – 4-for-5, RBI
Pedro Ciriaco, SS (.213) – 2-for-6, 2B, SB, RBI
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s Game Report.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona’s game today was cancelled.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: St. Lucie 11, Bradenton 5
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Waldron, RHP (4-1, 2.25) – 4.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 3 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, LF (.312) – 2-for-5
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.297) – 1-for-3, 2 BB
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.318) – 2-for-4, BB
Jeff Inman, RHP (2.25) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Terry Mathews’ Game Report
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 9, Lexington 0
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (4.16) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, SS (.264) – 4-for-5, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Chase Lyles, 1B (.240) – 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Justin Howard, DH (.261) – 4-for-5
Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.249) – 2-for-5, 3B, RBI
Game Notes: My recap of Taillon’s start.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Box Score
Result: Williamsport 13, State College 3
Starting Pitcher: Trent Stevenson, RHP (0-4, 6.46) – 2.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman, DH (.304) – 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Alex Dickerson, 1B (.300) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB
Alex Fuselier, RF-LF (.217) – 2-for-5
Josh Poytress, LHP (4.60) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Stevenson has given up 22 earned runs in 26.2 innings as a starter in State College this year. That’s worse than last year when he had a 4.43 ERA in 40.2 innings in State College. Wes Freeman was promoted to West Virginia after the game. Josh Poytress has allowed a 2.08 ERA in 17.1 innings over his last ten appearances, with a 17:6 K/BB ratio.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Box Score
Result: Marlins 5, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Logan Pevny, RHP (4.15) – 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (1.000) – 3-for-3, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.500) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Game Notes: The GCL Pirates lost a one game playoff to the GCL Marlins. The Marlins scored a run in each of the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. Carvajal finished the year strong with a .307 average and a .371 OBP in August, along with 15 stolen bases on the year. He continued that strong performance tonight by reaching base four times and getting a stolen base.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 71-66, 2nd Place, 13.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 60-73, 6th Place, 16.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 68-63 Overall, 38-23 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 63-68 Overall, 28-35 2nd Half, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 26-42, 6th Place, 15.5 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 34-26, Season Completed
RK: DSL Pirates – 41-30, Season Completed
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed