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. If a player is in the majors, he will be removed, everyone below him will be shifted up a spot, and a new player will be added to the bottom of the list. Rankings are from the mid-season rankings, and links on each name go to their Pirates Prospects player page.
1. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (4-7, 3.76) – DNP
2. Gregory Polanco, CF, Altoona (.284) – 3-for-4, 2B, BB, HR, RBI
3. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, West Virginia (7-2, 2.27) – DNP
4. Alen Hanson, SS, Bradenton (.279) – 1-for-4, RBI
5. Austin Meadows, CF, GCL Pirates (.263) – 2-for-5, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.276) – 0-for-8, 2 BB
7. Nick Kingham, RHP, Altoona (3-2, 2.89) – DNP
8. Luis Heredia, RHP, West Virginia Power (2-2, 4.21) – DNP
9. Reese McGuire, C, GCL Pirates (.429) – 2-for-5
10. Dilson Herrera, 2B, West Virginia (.264) – 0-for-3, RBI, BB
11. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.293) – 1-for-2, BB
12. Barrett Barnes, CF, West Virginia (.261) – Low-A DL
13. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 19.29) – Triple-A DL
14. Stetson Allie, 1B, Bradenton (.246) – 0-for-3, BB
15. Wyatt Mathisen, C, West Virginia (.185) – Low-A DL
16. Clay Holmes, RHP, West Virginia (3-5, 4.48) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 0 HR
17. Stolmy Pimentel, RHP, Indianapolis (2-3, 2.60) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
18. Vic Black, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.31) – In Majors
19. Harold Ramirez, CF, Jamestown (.336) – 2-for-5, SB
20. Blake Taylor, LHP, GCL Pirates (0-1, 1.80) – DNP
ORDER YOUR 2013 PROSPECT GUIDE
The 2013 Prospect Guide is now available, and is the perfect resource to follow the minor league system during the 2013 season. You can order your copy on the products page of the site. Order together with the 2013 Annual and save $5!
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Max Moroff, SS (.251) – 2-for-4, BB, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Andrew Lambo (11), Max Moroff (6), Gregory Polanco (3), Austin Meadows (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Charlotte 1, Indianapolis 0
Starting Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, RHP (2-3, 2.60) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 1B (.286) – 0-for-1, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers:
Alex Presley, CF (.283) – 0-for-2, BB
Chase d’Arnuad (.233) – 0-for-2, BB
Game Notes: Stolmy Pimentel pitched a complete game(six innings) and gave up just one run, but Charlotte pitcher Andre Rienzo threw a no-hitter to pick up the win in game one of a doubleheader. Rienzo struck out 11 batters. The Indians reached base four times via walks, with Matt Hague drawing two and Alex Presley and Chase d’Arnaud getting the others. D’Arnaud also reached on an error. Pimentel threw 75 pitches on the night, 54 for strikes.
Result: Charlotte 5, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (4-7, 3.69) – 6.0 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ivan De Jesus, 2B (.336) – 2-for-3, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Alex Presley, CF (.287) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
Andrew Lambo, LF (.278) – 1-for-3, HR, RBI
Game Notes: Indianapolis got swept in a doubleheader, losing by one run in each game. They got complete game performances in each game, though Brandon Cumpton had a rough outing, giving up five runs on nine hits and two walks. After getting no-hit in the first game, the offense was able to put together four runs on eight hits and three walks. Andrew Lambo hit his 11th homer since joining Indianapolis. He hit 14 with Altoona. Ivan De Jesus had two doubles and scored two runs.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 5, New Hampshire 0
Starting Pitcher: Ethan Hollingsworth, RHP (3.20) – 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.284) – 3-for-4, 2B, BB, HR, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.221) – 3-for-5, 2B
Drew Maggi, SS (.262) – 3-for-5, RBI, SB
Jason Townsend, RHP (2-3, 8.15) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Four Altoona pitchers combined for a no-hitter tonight in the Curve’s 5-0 win. Ethan Hollingsworth started the game and was nearly perfect for four innings, hitting one batter. Jason Townsend was up next and held New Hampshire without a hit for the next three innings. Jhonathan Ramos threw the eighth inning and Ryan Beckman finished the no-hitter off in the ninth. It was just the second no-hitter in Altoona history. The Altoona bats were also on during the game, collecting 14 hits. Drew Maggi, Gregory Polanco and Jarek Cunningham all had three hits each. Polanco connected for his third homer since joining Altoona. He hit six homers while with Bradenton. Adalberto Santos drove in three runs.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 4, Brevard County 2
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Sampson, RHP (4-6, 5.81) – 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Junior Sosa, CF (.231) – 1-for-2, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Willy Garcia, RF (.254) – 1-for-3, 3B, BB
Game Notes: Adrian Sampson has had a tough season, giving up more hits and homers than any other pitcher in the Pirates system. Tonight he still allowed seven hits and a homer, but he gave up just two runs over seven innings. It’s the third time in his last ten starts than he allowed two or less runs over seven innings. Tyler Waldron joined Bradenton on rehab and picked up the save by throwing a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two batters. Bradenton had six hits, including the fifth triple of the season by Willy Garcia, who also had an outfield assist. Alen Hanson drove in his 45th run of the season.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lexington 3, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: John Kuchno, RHP (3-5, 5.00) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Barrett Barnes, CF (.248) – 2-for-3
Other Notable Performers:
Dilson Herrera, 2B (.264) – 0-for-3, RBI, BB
Josh Bell, RF (.280) – 0-for-3, 2 BB
Ryan Hafner, RHP (2.82) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: This game was a completion of a suspended game from early July. It was called due to rain with West Virginia batting in the bottom of the fifth,with the score 3-1 Lexington and it was just one out away from it being an official game. Barrett Barnes was in the original lineup, but he went on the DL today. Luis Urena took the place of Barnes and Ryan Hafner replaced Kuchno on the mound. Hafner threw four scoreless innings to keep the Power in the game, but they were able to score just one run over the last 4+ innings. The second run was scored by Jordan Steranka, who doubled, moved to third on a single and scored on a wild pitch.
Result: West Virginia 4, Lexington 3 in 10 innings
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes, RHP (4.48) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Max Moroff, SS (.251) – 2-for-4, BB, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Francisco Diaz, C (.245) – 2-for-3, BB
Josh Bell, DH (.276) – 0-for-5
Cesar Lopez, RHP (1-1, 3.00) – 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Clay Holmes struck out a career high ten batters, giving up just one run over six innings. He got a no-decision, as each team scored two runs in the seventh inning. West Virginia won the game three innings later on a single by Jordan Steranka, followed by two errors and a sacrifice bunt. Max Moroff gave the Power the lead in the seventh with a two-run homer, his sixth of the season. Cesar Lopez picked up his first win with West Virginia by throwing 3.1 scoreless innings.
A-: JAMESTOWN JAMMERS
Result: Jamestown 6, Batavia 3
Starting Pitcher: Isaac Sanchez, RHP (3.72) – 4.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Erich Weiss, 3B (.359) – 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Harold Ramirez, LF (.336) – 2-for-5, SB
Edwin Espinal, DH (.283) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Starter Isaac Sanchez gave up just one hit(solo homer) over his four innings of work. Axel Diaz followed him and allowed one unearned run over two innings to pick up the win. Will Kendall threw two scoreless innings, his fourth shutout appearance to open up his career. Brett McKinney picked up his third save. The Jammers collected 14 hits, getting multi-hit games from six different players. The offense wasn’t great though, they had just one extra base hit, one walk and went 4-for-15 with runners in scoring position. Harold Ramirez went 7-for-13 in the series against Batavia.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 4, Yankees 3 in 10 innings
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Grullon, RHP (4.86) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Austin Meadows, CF (.263) – 2-for-5, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Nick Buckner, RF (.213) – 2-for-4, 2B
Reese McGuire, C (.429) – 2-for-5
Miguel Rosario, RHP (5.09) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Austin Meadows gave the Pirates an early 2-0 lead with his second home run as a pro. Later in the game, he hit his third triple. He now has an .888 OPS in 14 games. Reese McGuire had two hits today, giving him 30 hits in his first 17 games. He has reached base at least once in every game he has played. Adrian Grullon was strong through three innings, allowing no runs or walks and he recorded five strikeouts. Miguel Rosario threw the next four innings and gave up just one unearned run. Luis Campos threw the last three innings and picked up the win. He blew the save, giving up solo runs in the eighth and ninth innings. The Pirates won the game on a walk-off, bases loaded single from Maximo Rivera.
