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 8/16/11.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 4.36) – Next probable start 8/28
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-2, 4.75) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
4. Starling Marte, CF (.332) – 1-for-3, HR, BB, RBI
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.299) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 K
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.241) – 2-for-4
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.03) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-5, 3.40) – Next probable start 8/28
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.64) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.332) – 1-for-3, HR, BB, RBI
Home Runs: Starling Marte (12), Andrew Lambo (7)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Columbus 2
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (2.20) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Eric Fryer, C (.245) – 2-for-3, BB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jared Hughes, RHP (2.35) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.283) – 0-for-4
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 5, Binghamton 4
Starting Pitcher: Matt McSwain, RHP (3.92) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.332) – 1-for-3, HR, BB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Duke Welker, RHP (1-0, 7.50) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Andrew Lambo, RF (.263) – 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Tony Sanchez, C (.241) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Starling Marte’s power lately has been impressive. He has five home runs in 94 August at-bats, and seven homers in 163 at-bats since the All-Star break, with a .607 slugging percentage. Tony Sanchez is 6-for-15 with a double and a homer in his last four games.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 4, Palm Beach 1
Starting Pitcher: Jason Erickson, RHP (2-2, 4.31) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Cole White, 1B (.288) – 2-for-3, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Inman, RHP (2.03) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Ryan Beckman, RHP (2.74) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Robbie Grossman, RF (.299) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 K
Game Notes: Grossman lost his consecutive on-base streak earlier this week. Since then he’s 9-for-16 at the plate, with four doubles and two homers. Jeff Inman made his first multi-inning appearance since going down with an injury earlier in the year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Greensboro 5, West Virginia 4
Starting Pitcher: Porfirio Lopez, LHP (3.18) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Kevin Mort, 2B-P (.227) – 3-for-7, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Rinku Singh, LHP (3.60) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Kevin Mort, 2B (0-1, 4.32) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Dan Grovatt, RF (.290) – 2-for-8, 2B, RBI, SB
Game Notes: West Virginia lost in 19 innings tonight. Kevin Mort, normally a second baseman, pitched 5.1 innings, and had an impressive line considering he’s not a pitcher. He’s made two appearances this year, with one run allowed in three innings, along with two strikeouts and no walks.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Jamestown 11, State College 4
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (2-5, 2.86) – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Derek Trent, C (.198) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Alex Fuselier, DH (.205) – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: My recap from tonight’s game.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Phillies 5, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP (1-2, 4.75) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, 1B (.318) – 3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jake Burnette, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.400) – 1-for-2
Candon Myles, CF (.167) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: Terry Mathews’ live game report.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 69-65, 2nd Place, 13.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 60-71, 6th Place, 14.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 66-61 Overall, 36-21 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 61-66 Overall, 26-34 2nd Half, 6th Place, 9.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 25-40, 6th Place, 15.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 32-26, 2nd Place, 5.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 41-30, Season Completed
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed
