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.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-0, 2.25) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 4.91) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.304) – 1-for-6, 2 SB, 2 RBI, 2 K
4. Josh Bell, RF (.227) – 2-for-5, 2B, RBI, K
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.273) – 0-for-4, 2 K
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.235) – 1-for-4, 2 K
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 27.00) – 1.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.476) – 4-for-5
Home Runs: Elevys Gonzalez (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 5, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (7.20) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 3 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.476) – 4-for-5
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.304) – 1-for-6, 2 SB, 2 RBI, 2 K
Eric Fryer, C (.438) – 2-for-5, 2 K
Daniel McCutchen, RHP (1.80) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game story.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 6, Akron 1
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Poreda, LHP (1-0, 0.00) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.300) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ramon Cabrera, C (.231) – 2-for-3, BB
Matt Curry, 1B (.333) – 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Tim Alderson, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Poreda was once a top prospect, and was one of the keys to the Jake Peavy trade between San Diego and the White Sox. He fell from top prospect status due to poor control. While his overall results were good tonight, the five walks in five innings weren’t encouraging if you’re looking for a turnaround. Altoona scored all six of their runs in the fourth inning, led by a three run homer by Elevys Gonzalez.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 6, Palm Beach 2
Starting Pitcher: Hunter Strickland, RHP (1-0, 3.60) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, 2B (.417) – 3-for-5, 2B, SB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Dan Grovatt, LF (.400) – 3-for-3, SB, RBI
Andy Vasquez, DH (.429) – 2-for-4
Casey Sadler, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Strickland gave up his two runs on three hits in the first inning. He settled down after that, with two hits over four shutout innings. This was his first game since June 5, 2010, which also came for Bradenton. Drew Maggi is now 5-for-8 with two stolen bases in his last two games. Alex Dickerson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a walk. He’s 2-for-20 with two walks and five strikeouts on the young season.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Asheville 6, West Virginia 5
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (27.00) – 1.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.400) – 2-for-3, 2 BB, RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Josh Bell, RF (.227) – 2-for-5, 2B, RBI, K
Gregory Polanco, CF (.300) – 2-for-4, K
Dan Gamache, 2B (.333) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB
Josh Poytress, LHP (0.00) – 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: For his second straight start, Nick Kingham was removed in the second inning. Last time out Kingham gave up five runs in four innings, with all of the damage coming in the second. This time all of the runs came in the second once again. West Virginia battled back, adding a run in the third, fourth, and sixth to tie the game. Alen Hanson was a big reason for that, with another big night at the plate. The shortstop had his fourth multi-hit game of the year, and stole his third base. Josh Bell had a nice night, with his second multi-hit game of the year, and his second extra base hit.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 2-3
AA: Altoona Curve – 3-2
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 2-3
A: West Virginia Power – 1-5
