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Prospect Watch: Cole Strikes Out Six in Six Shutout Innings

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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 from the 2012 Prospect Guide, which can be purchased here.

1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (1-1, 3.52) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR

2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (1-1, 1.46) – DNP

3. Starling Marte, CF (.276) – 0-for-3, BB

4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL

5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training

6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.195) – 0-for-1

7. Tony Sanchez, C (.259) – 2-for-3

8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training

9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL

10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-1, 8.59) – DNP

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DAILY SUMMARY

Top Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (1-1, 3.52) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.256) – 3-for-5, 2B, 4 RBI

Home Runs: Carlos Mesa (2)

AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Box Score

Result: Durham 1, Indianapolis 0

Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (2.89) – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer, SS (.237) – 1-for-3

Other Notable Performers

Daniel Moskos, LHP (0-1, 3.68) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR

Game Notes: My live game report.

AA: ALTOONA CURVE

Box Score

Result: Erie 10, Altoona 5

Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (2-3, 6.94) – 4.1 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.307) – 2-for-3, 2B

Other Notable Performers

Tony Sanchez, C (.259) – 2-for-3

Ramon Cabrera, DH (.273) – 1-for-2, 3B, BB, 2 RBI

Game Notes: The game was called early after a rain delay. Nathan Baker has given up 17 earned runs in 12.1 innings over his last three starts. Matt Curry has seven doubles in his last 11 games. Adalberto Santos injured his knee sliding in to home and was removed from the game.

A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS

Box Score

Result: Bradenton 8, Jupiter 0

Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (1-1, 3.52) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.256) – 3-for-5, 2B, 4 RBI

Other Notable Performers

Drew Maggi, 2B (.303) – 3-for-3, BB, 5 R, 2 SB

Game Notes: Gerrit Cole now has a 3.52 ERA in 23 innings this year, with a 29:7 K/BB ratio and 17 hits allowed. Alex Dickerson’s double was just his second extra base hit of the year. Drew Maggi stole two bases, giving him nine on the year. Jason Townsend pitched two shutout innings, striking out three, and Zach Foster pitched a shutout inning to close out the game.

A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER

Box Score

Result: West Virginia 9, Greensboro 6

Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (3.43) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.410) – 3-for-5, 2 SB

Other Notable Performers

Gregory Polanco, DH (.286) – 4-for-5

Carlos Mesa, RF (.385) – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI

Orlando Castro, LHP (1-2, 4.08) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR

Game Notes: Alen Hanson is 8-for-14 in his last three games, since losing his 16 game hitting streak. His two stolen bases give him ten on the year. Carlos Mesa has two homers in three games with West Virginia this year. Mesa was called up from extended Spring Training after Josh Bell went down last week with a knee injury. Orlando Castro has combined for nine shutout innings in his last two appearances, allowing five hits, two walks, and striking out ten.

ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS

AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 12-11

AA: Altoona Curve – 8-14

A+: Bradenton Marauders – 11-13

A: West Virginia Power – 8-16

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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