TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the mid-season update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Altoona (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (3-6, 4.52) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.265) – 0-for-4
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.317) – 0-for-4
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (No Stats) – Season Starts 6/18
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (5-2, 2.29) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.27) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.215) – 0-for-5
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.290) – 0-for-4
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (No Stats) – AAA DL
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.57) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.80) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.240) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.65) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.266) – DNP
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.000) – Season Starts 6/18
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.000) – Season Starts 6/18
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.289) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Ramon Cabrera, C (.235) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB, 2 RBI
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Charlotte 6, Indianapolis 1
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, RHP (2-3, 4.81) – 4.0 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.272) – 1-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Evan Meek, RHP (1.59) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Chris Leroux, RHP (3.00) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Indianapolis only had four hits, and only one walk. Chris Leroux made his third rehab appearance. He last pitched three days ago.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Binghamton 4, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (7-5, 5.52) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ramon Cabrera, C (.235) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brock Holt, SS (.309) – 2-for-5
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.229) – 2-for-5
Hunter Strickland, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Hunter Strickland made his debut in Altoona after being promoted earlier today from Bradenton. Brandon Cumpton gave up two runs in 21.1 innings over his previous three starts. Drew Maggi made his first start in Altoona, playing in left field. He went 1-for-4 with a double. Maggi was playing left field with Brock Holt and Jarek Cunningham taking up the middle infield positions.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was off for the FSL All-Star break.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Hagerstown 5, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (3.42) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Gamache, 2B (.265) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Taylor Lewis, RF (.375) – 2-for-4, SB
Game Notes: Dan Gamache hit his 21st double of the year, which leads the minor league system. Matt Benedict bounced back from allowing seven earned runs in 3.2 innings during his last outing. Benedict has a 3.42 ERA in 76.1 innings this year, with a 44:23 K/BB ratio. He’s had a strong ground ball ratio due to his sinker, which led to a 9:1 GO/AO ratio tonight. Taylor Lewis went 2-for-4 with his first steal of the year in his second game with West Virginia.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
For a primer on the 2012 DSL Pirates, along with information on the players to watch, check out the 2012 DSL Preview.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 7, Rangers 6
Starting Pitcher: Cristian Henriquez, LHP (5.52) – 4.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Ozuna, SS (.385) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 3, Diamondbacks/Reds 1
Starting Pitcher: Dan Urbina, RHP (0.75) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, CF (.295) – 2-for-4
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 39-28
AA: Altoona Curve – 29-36
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 27-41
A: West Virginia Power – 21-47
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 7-5
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 6-6