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 (2-1, 4.63) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-6, 4.05) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.290) – DNP
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.335) – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (0-1, 0.64) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 2.89) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 2.92) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.249) – DNP
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.314) – DNP
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-2, 5.29) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-6, 5.86) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 3.44) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.230) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.50) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.261) – DNP
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.340) – 3-for-4, 2 2B
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.292) – DNP
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.293) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Wyatt Mathisen, C (.340) – 3-for-4, 2 2B
Home Runs: Tito Polo (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Indianapolis was off for the International League All-Star Break.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was off for the Eastern League All-Star Break.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was off today.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was suspended after the second inning. The Power were up 6-1, scoring all six runs in the top of the first inning.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
State College was off today.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 7, Yankees 4
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (8.36) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wyatt Mathisen, C (.340) – 3-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Adalberto Santos, RF (.289) – 2-for-5, 3B, 2 RBI
Candon Myles, LF (.314) – 2-for-2, 3B, BB, SB
Edwin Espinal, 1B (.250) – 3-for-4
Game Notes: Wyatt Mathisen is now hitting for a .340/.421/.420 line in 50 at-bats this year, with four doubles. Adalberto Santos is now hitting for a .289/.386/.477 line in 38 at-bats in his rehab stint. Candon Myles stole his sixth base of the year. Stetson Allie went 0-for-4.
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 13, Mets 6
Starting Pitcher: Leandro Rodriguez, LHP (3.33) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tito Polo, CF (.255) – 1-for-5, HR, 4 RBI, 3 K
RK: DSL PIRATES2
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