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 from the 2012 Prospect Guide.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (No Stats) – DNP
4. Josh Bell, RF (.200) – 1-for-5, 2B, 3 K
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.400) – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.333) – 1-for-3, BB, 3B
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 27.00) – 1.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.750) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR
Home Runs: Robbie Grossman (1), Alen Hanson (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Indianapolis was off today. They begin their season tomorrow.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Erie 4
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (6.75) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.400) – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brock Holt, SS (.667) – 2-for-3, 2 BB, SB
Tony Sanchez, C (.333) – 1-for-3, BB, 3B
Matt Curry, 1B (.500) – 2-for-4
Quincy Latimore, LF (.500) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.400) – 2-for-5, 2B
Duke Welker, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Every single Altoona hitter recorded at least one hit tonight. Robbie Grossman singled in his first Double-A at-bat in the first inning, then hit a two run homer in the second inning for his first homer of the year. Quincy Latimore added some insurance in the bottom of the eighth with a two RBI single, turning a one run game in to a three run game. Tony Sanchez had a good night at the plate, but was 0-for-3 in caught stealing attempts, including a double steal of second and third.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 3, St. Lucie 2
Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain, LHP (2.45) – 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gift Ngoepe, SS (.600) – 3-for-5
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas Jr., RF (.250) – 1-for-4, 2B
Casey Sadler, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Sadler, Eliecer Navarro, and Jhonathan Ramos combined for 7.1 shutout innings, allowing four hits, two walks, and striking out seven. Check out my notebook of the game here.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Hagerstown 11, West Virginia 9
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (27.00) – 1.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.750) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR
Other Notable Performers
Willy Garcia, LF (.600) – 3-for-5
Gregory Polanco, CF (.600) – 3-for-5, 3B
Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.500) – 2-for-4
Josh Bell, RF (.200) – 1-for-5, 2B, 3 K
Game Notes: Just like Altoona, every member of the West Virginia lineup had a hit. Josh Bell recorded his first pro hit with a double in the fifth inning, but struck out three times. Here is Wilbur Miller’s recap from the game.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 0-0
AA: Altoona Curve – 1-0
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 1-0
A: West Virginia Power – 0-1