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 (4-1, 2.47) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-4, 3.29) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.262) – 1-for-3, BB
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.212) – 1-for-5
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.266) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-2, 4.95) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.293) – 3-for-4, 3B, SB
Home Runs: Jeff Clement (5)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Durham 1
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (3-2, 2.29) – 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.290) – 1-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.262) – 1-for-3, BB
Alex Presley, LF (.256) – 0-for-3, BB, SB
Bryan Morris, RHP (2.87) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Rudy Owens went up against a left-handed heavy lineup, leading to a dominant start. On the season, Owens has a 2.29 ERA in 66.2 innings, with a 49:7 K/BB ratio. He has pitched six or more innings in each of his last nine starts, with three or fewer runs per start. Bryan Morris now has a 2.87 ERA in 31.1 innings, with a 28:8 K/BB ratio. Jeff Clement hit his fourth homer in his last four games. He now has five homers in the month of May in 82 at-bats.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 6, Richmond 1
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (6-4, 3.52) – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, C (.266) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Matt Curry, 1B (.273) – 2-for-4, 2B
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.203) – 2-for-3, BB
Miles Durham, RF (.250) – 3-for-4, 2B
Victor Black, RHP (1.96) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Brandon Cumpton has given up five earned runs in 20 innings over his last three starts. His numbers this year have been inflated with two bad outings, giving up five earned runs each time out. Victor Black now has a 1.96 ERA in 23 innings, with a 29:11 K/BB ratio. The two doubles by Tony Sanchez give him 12 on the year, putting him sixth in the farm system.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Fort Myers 4
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (4-1, 2.47) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, 2B (.260) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Gift Ngoepe, SS (.244) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, SB
Mel Rojas, CF (.281) – 1-for-3, 3B, BB
Casey Sadler, RHP (3.60) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Gerrit Cole has a 2.47 ERA in 51 innings this year, with a 50:15 K/BB ratio. In his last six starts he has a 1.32 ERA in 34 innings, with a 27:9 K/BB ratio. Casey Sadler bounced back from his last outing, when he gave up five earned runs in two innings. Mel Rojas hit his seventh triple of the year, which is tied for the system lead.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 7, Lakewood 3
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (1-1, 3.27) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.293) – 3-for-4, 3B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.337) – 1-for-4, 3B, BB, SB
Chris Lashmet, 1B (.243) – 2-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes: Robby Rowland made his second start in the Pirates’ organization. In three appearances he has a 3.27 ERA in 11 innings, with a 6:0 K/BB ratio. Last year he allowed 95 hits in 68 innings. This year he’s given up 10 in 11 innings so far. Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco each stole their 14th base of the year, which is the system lead. Both hitters also tripled, with Hanson’s triple tying him with Mel Rojas for the system lead.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 30-21
AA: Altoona Curve – 23-27
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 23-28
A: West Virginia Power – 17-35
