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, which can be purchased here.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-0, 5.14) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 3.12) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.265) – 2-for-3, BB, SB
4. Josh Bell, RF (.255) – DNP
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.229) – 0-for-4, 2 K
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.290) – 2-for-4
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 12.86) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, LF (.265) – 2-for-3, BB, SB
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 4, Columbus 3
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (1-1, 4.80) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, LF (.265) – 2-for-3, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Brandon Boggs, RF (.295) – 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
Gorkys Hernndez, CF (.289) – 1-for-3, 2B, SB
Bryan Morris, RHP (12.27) – 0.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s live game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Harrisburg 7, Altoona 1
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (2-1, 3.29) – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, C (.290) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.227) – 1-for-3, RBI
Kris Harvey, RHP (4.50) – 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nathan Baker walked five in 11 innings during his first two starts of the season, but his command issues showed up tonight, with four walks in 2.2 innings. The Altoona offense was quiet, with just four hits. Tony Sanchez had two of those hits, after missing a few games with an illness. Robbie Grossman struck out twice, and now has 13 strikeouts in 48 at-bats (27.1%).
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was off tonight.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
The West Virginia game was rained out.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 6-7
AA: Altoona Curve – 5-7
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 5-7
A: West Virginia Power – 5-8