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 as of 6/9/11.
1. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-2, 4.13) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 5.23) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
3. Starling Marte, CF (.307) – 1-for-4
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.240) – 0-for-3
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.50) – Next Probable Start: 7/22
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (7-6, 4.97) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.42) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.20) – Next Probable Start: 7/23
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.79) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.62) – Next Probable Start: 7/23
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.370) – 4-for-4, RBI
Home Runs: Adalberto Santos (3), Gregory Polanco (2), Manuel Moreno (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Charlotte 2
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (4.97) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.370) – 4-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ronny Cedeno, DH (.400) – 3-for-4, 2B
Matt Hague, 1B (.321) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.283) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Ronny Cedeno had a big night in his second rehab appearance in Indianapolis. Steve Pearce went 1-for-4 with a double in his rehab appearance. Matt Hague hit his 29th double of the year. Jordy Mercer returned to the lineup after being hit by a pitch a few days ago. Pedro Alvarez is now 9-for-12 in his last three games.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 6, Altoona 0
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (4-7, 3.94) – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.268) – 1-for-3
Other Notable Performers
Tim Alderson, RHP (2.87) – 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Curry is hitting for a .333/.384/.492 line in 63 at-bats in July.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 8, Daytona 5
Starting Pitcher: Ross Ohlendorf, RHP (4.50) – 4.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, 2B (.316) – 2-for-4, HR, BB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brett Lorin, RHP (6-5, 2.88) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Robbie Grossman, RF (.286) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, RBI
Ramon Cabrera, C (.335) – 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Ross Ohlendorf made his second rehab appearance. Jose Tabata went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk in a rehab appearance. Grossman now has 81 walks, including eight in his last ten games.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off tonight.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Mahoning Valley 6, State College 1
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (0-1, 7.71) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Derek Trent, C (.235) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Josh Poytress, LHP (7.71) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Zack Dodson made his second rehab start for State College as he makes his way back to West Virginia. 2011 3rd round pick Alex Dickerson had two errors at first base, giving him three in his young career.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 8, Braves 7
Starting Pitcher: Bryce Weidman, RHP (3.00) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, 1B (.403) – 3-for-5, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, RF (.221) – 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Polanco hit his second homer in as many nights. Weidman has allowed three runs on six hits in nine innings, with a 7:1 K/BB ratio since being demoted from State College.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Rays 3, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Clario Perez, RHP (2-2, 3.26) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Diego Goris, 2B (.375) – 1-for-2
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Rays 14, Pirates 10
Starting Pitcher: Luis Campos, RHP (1-3, 6.26) – 2.1 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Manuel Moreno, CF (.240) – 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Dilson Herrera, 3B-2B (.302) – 1-for-2, BB, RBI
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 50-48, 3rd Place, 13.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 39-56, 6th Place, 17.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 45-51 Overall, 15-11 2nd Half, 3rd Place, 1.0 GB
A: West Virginia Power – 44-49 Overall, 9-16 2nd Half, 7th Place, 8.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 9-23, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 18-8, 1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 27-16, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 32-23, 1st Place