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 (2-4, 4.85) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-7, 4.37) – DNP
3. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.319) – 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI
4. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (2-1, 1.85) – DNP
6. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-5, 3.01) – DNP
7. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.324) – 2-for-5
8. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (3-4, 4.19) – DNP
9. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (3-7, 5.26) – DNP
10. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (8-4, 4.06) – DNP
11. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.221) – 0-for-3
12. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (2-2, 2.48) – DNP
13. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.251) – 0-for-4
14. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.308) – DNP
15. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.291) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 BB, 3 RBI
16. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.292) – 1-for-4, 2B
17. Clay Holmes, RHP, State College (4-1, 0.80) – DNP
18. Matt Curry, 1B, Altoona (.302) – 1-for-7, HR, 4 RBI
19. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, West Virginia (3-3, 4.03) – DNP
20. Jose Osuna, 1B, West Virginia (.278) – 2-for-3, 2B
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.300) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, BB
Home Runs: Jeff Clement (14), Matt Curry (8), Barrett Barnes (5), Dilson Herrera (6), Luis Urena (4), Angelo Del Castillo (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Pawtucket 5, Indianapolis 3
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, RHP (4-5, 4.37) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.300) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, BB
Other Notable Performers
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.235) – 2-for-5, SB
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 1, New Hampshire 0
Starting Pitcher: Phil Irwin, RHP (3-7, 3.16) – 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Stefan Welch, 3B (.313) – 1-for-2, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brock Holt, DH (.322) – 1-for-3, SB
Result: Altoona 8, New Hampshire 1
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (10-8, 3.32) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.302) – 1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Victor Black, RHP (1.26) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Brock Holt, DH (.322) – 3-for-4, SB
Adalberto Santos, RF (.388) – 2-for-3, 3B, SB
Game Notes: Kristy Robinson’s live game reports.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Daytona 2, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Eliecer Navarro, LHP (4-5, 3.24) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.292) – 1-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Kirk Singer, 3B (.257) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: My live recap, with a feature on Alex Dickerson.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 6, Lakewood 0
Starting Pitcher: Mike Jefferson, LHP (4-6, 4.81) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, DH (.319) – 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.324) – 2-for-5
Willy Garcia, RF (.258) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Jose Osuna, 1B (.278) – 2-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: John Dreker’s live game recap.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 6, Connecticut 4
Starting Pitcher: Jason Creasy, RHP (4.63) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tyler Gaffney, CF-RF (.385) – 2-for-3
Other Notable Performers
Jacob Stallings, C (.294) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Result: State College 9, Connecticut 4
Starting Pitcher: Clario Perez, RHP (9.00) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Barrett Barnes, CF (.291) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2 BB, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Tyler Gaffney, RF (.385) – 3-for-3, 3B, 2 SB
Game Notes: State College completed a suspended game in game one today. Jacob Stallings is hitting for a .354/.402/.506 line in 79 at-bats in the month of July. Barrett Barnes hit his fifth homer of the year in game two. Tyler Gaffney combined to go 5-for-6 with two stolen bases and a triple today. He has a .385/.573/.577 line in 52 at-bats this year.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 5, Braves 1
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (2-1, 4.71) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 2B (.263) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Luis Urena, RF (.234) – 1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 K
Game Notes: My live game report.
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: Red Sox 3, Yankees 1
Starting Pitcher: Leandro Rodriguez, LHP (3.00) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tomas Morales, C (.308) – 3-for-4, 2B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Yankees 11, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Francis Rodriguez, RHP (0-3, 3.67) – 3.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Angelo Del Castillo, LF (.238) – 1-for-3, HR
