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 (4-1, 2.53) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-5, 3.57) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.265) – 0-for-4, BB, 2 K
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.217) – DNP
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.250) – DNP
8. Stetson Allie, 3B (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-4, 5.51) – 4.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2 HR
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.276) – 2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 BB, 2 SB
Home Runs: Chase d’Arnaud (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Pawtucket 6, Indianapolis 5
Starting Pitcher: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (1.46) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.276) – 2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 BB, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Bryan Morris, RHP (2.72) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.212) – 1-for-5, HR
Jeff Clement, DH (.321) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB
Game Notes: Chase d’Arnaud hit his first homer of the year. Gorkys Hernandez had a big game with two doubles, two walks, and two stolen bases in his first game since returning to Triple-A. Indianapolis combined to steal six bases off Pawtucket, with two steals each from Hernandez, Brian Friday, and Yamaico Navarro. Bryan Morris now has a 2.72 ERA in 36.1 innings, with a 37:8 K/BB ratio.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Reading 7, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Tim Alderson, RHP (3-2, 3.09) – 5.0 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.299) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ramon Cabrera, C (.243) – 2-for-4
Victor Black, RHP (1.80) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Tim Alderson had his worst start since moving to the rotation. Previously he had a 2.78 ERA in 22.2 innings, never giving up more than three earned runs. Victor Black now has a 1.80 ERA in 25 innings, with a 31:13 K/BB ratio this season. Ramon Cabrera’s two hit night snapped a six game hitless streak.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Daytona 4, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Chris Leroux, RHP (0-1, 3.00) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, 2B (.253) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Paulino, C (.242) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: Chris Leroux made a rehab start, throwing three innings. His next appearance will be in Indianapolis. Bradenton’s offense only had three hits, with two coming from Maggi, and one coming from Paulino. Alex Dickerson, who went 8-for-11 with two doubles, a triple, and two homers in his last two games, went 0-for-3.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Delmarva 4, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, LHP (1-4, 5.51) – 4.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.328) – 2-for-5, SB
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.313) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Game Notes: Hanson snapped a rough three game stretch where he went 0-for-13 with eight strikeouts. His stolen base gives him 15 on the season. Kingham’s two runs came in the fourth inning. They both came off solo homers. Kingham has given up five homers in his last two games, after six in his first ten games.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 7, Mets 5
Starting Pitcher: Mervin Del Rosario, RHP (5.40) – 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Esqueda, 2B (.333) – 3-for-4
Game Notes: Del Rosario made his first start of the year after putting up a 3.53 ERA in 51 innings last year.
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 8, Mets 3
Starting Pitcher: Remy De Aza, RHP (0.00) – 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunerky Adames, 1B (.444) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Pablo Reyes, SS (.545) – 4-for-4, 2B, SB
Game Notes: De Aza and Reyes are both rookies in the DSL. Reyes is off to a good start at the plate, going 6-for-11 in three games.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 34-25
AA: Altoona Curve – 27-30
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 25-35
A: West Virginia Power – 19-41
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 2-2
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 2-2
