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. Gerrit Cole, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 4.64) – Next probable start 8/18
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-1, 5.01) – Next probable start 8/19
4. Starling Marte, CF (.326) – 0-for-5, BB
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.292) – 0-for-2, 3 BB
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.239) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB, RBI
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.66) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-4, 3.15) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.71) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, LF (.239) – 3-for-6, 3 2B, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Raul Fortunato (5)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Louisville 8, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Brian Burres, LHP (4-9, 4.98) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Chase d’Arnaud, 2B (.273) – 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Alex Presley, LF (.324) – 2-for-5, 2B
Dusty Brown, C (.279) – 3-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Burres gave up five runs in the first three innings, putting the Indians down 5-1. Chase d’Arnaud and Alex Presley each had two hits in their latest rehab appearances. Gorkys Hernandez stole his 19th base of the year and went 1-for-3 with a walk.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 5, New Hampshire 4
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-4, 3.15) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, LF (.240) – 3-for-3, 3 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.239) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB, RBI
Game Notes: Altoona scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead, with Noah Krol coming on for the save in the seventh. Kyle McPherson threw 82 pitches, with 57 going for strikes. In 74.1 innings at the AAA level he has a 3.15 ERA and a 71:18 K/BB ratio. Latimore has hit eight doubles in his last seven games, after hitting three in game one tonight.
Result: New Hampshire 6, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Brett Sinkbeil, RHP (1.80) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.285) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Duke Welker, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Sinkbeil was called up today to make the spot start. Welker has pitched two perfect innings since being promoted to Altoona. Michael Dubee gave up five runs in the top of the seventh, blowing a 3-1 lead. Altoona only managed three hits in the shortened game, getting a three RBI triple from Anthony Norman in the second.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Charlotte 0
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Waldron, RHP (4-0, 0.44) – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.312) – 2-for-4, 2 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.292) – 0-for-2, 3 BB
Game Notes: Grossman now has 99 walks on the year. He also had an outfield assist tonight, throwing out a runner at home. In four outings at the high-A level, Tyler Waldron has allowed one run in 20.1 innings, with an 11:3 K/BB ratio.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 4, Kannapolis 2
Starting Pitcher: Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP (5.89) – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, RF (.285) – 3-for-4, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jason Townsend, RHP (2.30) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Von Rosenberg allowed two runs in the first inning, then settled down for the next four frames. He has allowed six earned runs in his last 31.2 innings, along with a 23:6 K/BB ratio. Grovatt stole his 18th base of the season.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 2, Hudson Valley 1
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (3-2, 2.57) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Taylor Lewis, CF (.187) – 2-for-3, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jordan Cooper, RHP (4.56) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Rodarrick Jones, LF (.500) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB
Game Notes: Kingham continues his string of impressive starts. He’s gone five or more innings and has allowed one or fewer runs in his last seven starts. Jordan Cooper is also on a hot streak, allowing one earned run in his last 13.1 innings, spanning five outings.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Blue Jays 9, Pirates 8
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (3.29) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.268) – 4-for-7, 2B, 2 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jose Osuna, 1B (.313) – 2-for-6, RBI
Jorge Bishop, 3B (.156) – 2-for-4, 2 BB, SB
Game Notes: The Pirates lost in 14 innings. Hanson stole his 20th base of the year. Lopez bounced back from allowing four runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings the last time out. He’s now struck out eight and walked two in 13.2 innings.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Dodgers 5, Pirates 4
Starting Pitcher: Christopher De Leon, RHP (2.27) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, CF (.335) – 2-for-5, HR, BB, 2 RBI, SB
Game Notes: The Pirates lost in 15 innings. Fortunato hit his fifth homer and stole his 27th base of the year.
Result: Dodgers 4, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Clario Perez, RHP (2.12) – 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunerky Adames, 1B (.159) – 1-for-3, SB
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 65-61, 2nd Place, 14.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 56-66, 6th Place, 12.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 62-59 Overall, 32-19 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 58-62 Overall, 23-29 2nd Half, 6th Place, 7.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 23-34, 6th Place, 11.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 29-22, 2nd Place, 4.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 40-28, 2nd Place, 4.5 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed