TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the mid-season update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Bradenton (5-1, 2.55) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (3-6, 4.52) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.270) – 1-for-4, SB
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.322) – 1-for-3, HR, BB
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (No Stats) – Season Starts 6/18
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (5-2, 2.29) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.27) – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.220) – 3-for-5, 2B
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.295) – 1-for-3, HR, SB
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (No Stats) – AAA DL
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.57) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.80) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.240) – 1-for-4
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.65) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.266) – 1-for-3, BB
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.000) – Season Starts 6/18
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.000) – Season Starts 6/18
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.289) – 2-for-4, 2B
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.220) – 3-for-5, 2B
Home Runs: Alen Hanson (10), Gregory Polanco (10), Taylor Lewis (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Charlotte 3
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (5-3, 3.27) – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.208) – 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.270) – 1-for-4, SB
Bryan Morris, RHP (2.45) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jeff Locke now has a 3.27 ERA in 71.2 innings, with a 64:16 K/BB ratio. Bryan Morris has a 2.45 ERA in 40.1 innings, with a 40:9 K/BB ratio. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 16th base of the year, while Starling Marte stole his 15th base.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Trenton 6
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (5.52) – 4.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.220) – 3-for-5, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Inman, RHP (1-1, 4.63) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Altoona scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth, winning the game on a walk off two out, two RBI double by Jarek Cunningham. Robbie Grossman had three hits, including a two out double in the ninth, two batters before Cunningham’s game winner. Nathan Baker has walked 21 batters in 26.2 innings over his last six starts.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 6, Fort Myers 0
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (5-1, 2.55) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Howard, DH (.287) – 2-for-4, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Alex Dickerson, 1B (.289) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Gerrit Cole was hitting 101 MPH with his fastball, and 92 MPH with his slider, according to Keith Law. Cole now has a 2.55 ERA in 67 innings this year, with a 69:21 K/BB ratio. Daniel McCutchen made a rehab appearance, pitching two shutout innings. Alex Dickerson continued his recent hot streak, and is now 15-for-41 with three doubles, a triple, and two homers.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Hagerstown 8, West Virginia 6
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (3.12) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.322) – 1-for-3, HR, BB
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.295) – 1-for-3, HR, SB
Taylor Lewis, RF (.250) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco both hit first inning home runs. They each have ten on the season, tied for the system lead. Polanco also stole his 17th base. Taylor Lewis played his first game of the year after being promoted from extended Spring Training earlier today. The 2011 10th round pick responded with his first homer of the year. Robby Rowland now has a 3.12 ERA in 26 innings, with a 13:6 K/BB ratio, a 1.95 GO/AO, and a .206 BAA.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
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RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Rangers 11, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Grullon, RHP (1-1, 3.97) – 1.1 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 3B (.359) – 2-for-2, SB
Game Notes: Grullon had ten shutout innings combined in his first two starts of the year before this outing.
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 7, Diamondbacks/Reds 1
Starting Pitcher: Luis Santos, RHP (1-2, 2.77) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunerky Adames, DH (.379) – 2-for-2, 2B, BB, 2 SB
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 39-27
AA: Altoona Curve – 29-35
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 27-41
A: West Virginia Power – 21-46
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 6-5
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 5-6
