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Prospect Watch: Mercer On a Hot Streak, Garcia Hits Sixth Homer

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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, 3.54) – DNP

2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (1-2, 1.76) – DNP

3. Starling Marte, CF (.268) – DNP

4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL

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

6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.225) – DNP

7. Tony Sanchez, C (.263) – DNP

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

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

10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-1, 8.24) – DNP

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DAILY SUMMARY

Top Pitcher: Jo-Jo Reyes, LHP (5-0, 2.03) – 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, LF (.257) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI

Home Runs: Willy Garcia (6)

AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Box Score

Result: Indianapolis 4, Lehigh Valley 0

Starting Pitcher: Jo-Jo Reyes, LHP (5-0, 2.03) – 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 3B (.272) – 3-for-3, BB

Other Notable Performers

Jake Fox, LF (.381) – 3-for-4, RBI

Jordy Mercer, SS (.273) – 2-for-4, RBI

Game Notes: Jo-Jo Reyes had his best start of the year, throwing a complete game shutout, and needing just 99 pitches to get the job done. On the season Reyes has a 2.03 ERA in 31 innings, with a 23:7 K/BB ratio. Coming in to tonight he was much better against left handers, with a .167 BAA versus lefties, compared to a .383 BAA versus right handers. Jordy Mercer extended his hitting streak to eight games. He’s 12-for-33 (.364) during the streak.

AA: ALTOONA CURVE

Altoona was off tonight.

A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS

Box Score

Result: Bradenton 10, Tampa 5

Starting Pitcher: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (1-0, 6.00) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.259) – 3-for-6, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI

Other Notable Performers

Andy Vasquez, 2B (.333) – 3-for-6, 2B

Mel Rojas, CF (.274) – 2-for-6

Benji Gonzalez, 3B (.267) – 4-for-5, RBI

Casey Sadler, RHP (3.27) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR

Game Notes: Rick VandenHurk made his Pirates’ organizational debut after signing with the team as a minor league free agent last month. Casey Sadler had a few rough outings at the end of April, but has rebounded with one earned run in nine innings over his last three appearances, with a 6:0 K/BB ratio. Alex Dickerson only has seven extra base hits this year out of 30 hits, although four of those extra base hits have come in his last seven games.

A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER

Box Score

Result: Greensboro 6, West Virginia 3

Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (1-3, 5.72) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, LF (.257) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI

Other Notable Performers

Gregory Polanco, CF (.294) – 2-for-4

Game Notes: The three runs by West Virginia came in the ninth inning when Willy Garcia hit a three run homer. The homer was his sixth of the year, moving him in to a tie with Gregory Polanco for the organizational lead. Zack Dodson gave up two runs in the first inning, then one in the third. On the season he has a 5.72 ERA in 28.1 innings, with a 23:10 K/BB ratio. Alen Hanson went 0-for-3 with a walk and his 12th steal of the year. This was only his fifth game this year without a hit.

ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS

AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 17-13

AA: Altoona Curve – 13-16

A+: Bradenton Marauders – 15-16

A: West Virginia Power – 11-20

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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