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 (2-1, 3.18) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 2.55) – 5.2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
3. Starling Marte, CF (.260) – 1-for-4, 2 K
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.234) – 1-for-5, 3B
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.250) – 0-for-4, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-2, 6.75) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.358) – 3-for-5, 2B, HR, RBI
Home Runs: Alen Hanson (6), Junior Sosa (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Lehigh Valley 1, Indianapolis 0
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, RHP (1-1, 2.78) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 3B (.281) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Clement, 1B (.296) – 2-for-4
Bryan Morris, RHP (2.45) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Indianapolis was shut out for the second night in a row. On the season, Bryan Morris has a 2.45 ERA in 23 innings, with a 19:4 K/BB ratio. Per Nancy Zinni, Justin Wilson threw a side session today and reported that he felt fine.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 4, Bowie 3
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (5.17) – 4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Kelson Brown, SS (.351) – 3-for-3, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ramon Cabrera, DH (.275) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Robbie Grossman, CF (.234) – 1-for-5, 3B, 2 K
Victor Black, RHP (2.00) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Duke Welker, RHP (2-1, 2.33) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nathan Baker has struggled with his control at times this year, with this being his third start out of eight with a walk per inning. He did limit the hits tonight, and has given up five earned runs in 16.2 innings over the last three starts, although his 7:7 K/BB ratio in that stretch isn’t ideal. On the season Victor Black has a 2.00 ERA in 18 innings, with a 21:7 K/BB ratio. Duke Welker has a 2.33 ERA in 19.1 innings, with a 14:7 K/BB ratio. Kelson Brown is putting up some good numbers, although he only has 57 at-bats on the season. He’s been hot in May, going 11-for-22 (.500) with tonight’s extra base hits being his first of the month.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Game One Box Score
Result: St. Lucie 6, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 2.55) – 5.2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Gift Ngoepe, SS (.240) – 3-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Paulino, C (.243) – 2-for-3, 3B, RBI
Mel Rojas, CF (.282) – 1-for-3, SB
Game Notes: Jameson Taillon has his worst start of the year. Heading in to the game he had given up six runs in 36.2 innings. Today he gave up six runs in 5.2 innings. He also gave up his first two homers, walked more than one batter for the third time in eight starts, and gave up a season high in hits. His overall numbers are still strong, with a 2.55 ERA in 42.1 innings, along with a 40:9 K/BB ratio.
Game Two Box Score
Result: St. Lucie 4, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Hunter Strickland, RHP (2-1, 4.42) – 2.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Howard, RF (.235) – 1-for-3, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas, CF (.282) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: Since returning from being hit by a line drive, Hunter Strickland has allowed six runs in 5.1 innings, with a 1:1 K/BB ratio. Prior to the injury, Strickland had given up three runs in 13 innings with a 10:2 K/BB ratio.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lexington 13, West Virginia 7
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (0-3, 8.24) – 3.2 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.358) – 3-for-5, 2B, HR, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Junior Sosa, LF (.297) – 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, SB
Game Notes: Ryan Hafner now has an 8.24 ERA on the year in 19.2 innings, with a 10:14 K/BB ratio and four homers. Alen Hanson had a much better day today, rebounding from an 0-for-4, 4 strikeout day. Hanson hit his sixth homer of the year, which was a solo shot in the ninth inning. He didn’t have such a good day on the field, with four errors. Junior Sosa hit his first homer of the year, and is now hitting for a .297/.385/.385 line in 91 at-bats. Gregory Polanco extended his hitting streak to nine games.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 22-17
AA: Altoona Curve – 15-22
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 18-21
A: West Virginia Power – 13-26
