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, Altoona (1-0, 3.60) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (4-6, 4.10) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.262) – 0-for-3, 2 BB
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.319) – 1-for-3
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (6-2, 2.38) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.13) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.227) – 1-for-4
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.291) – 1-for-4, 2B
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-1, 4.91) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.22) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.46) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.209) – 1-for-4
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.28) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.271) – 1-for-4, 2B
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.600) – DNP
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.313) – 2-for-3, SB
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.292) – 0-for-4, 2 K
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Luis Urena, RF (.500) – 4-for-5, 2B, HR, 6 RBI, BB
Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (8), Kirk Singer (2), Carlos Paulino (2), Luis Urena (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 4, Scranton/WB 2
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (3.46) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.265) – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Daniel Moskos, LHP (1-2, 3.46) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Justin Wilson carried a no hitter in to the sixth inning. His lone hit came with two outs in the inning. Brian Friday went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to ten games. He’s hitting for a .387/.472/.516 line in that span.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 4, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (7-6, 3.43) – 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, LF (.249) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR
Other Notable Performers
Mike Colla, RHP (3.60) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Cumpton has increased his strikeouts in his last three games, with 18 in 17.1 innings of work. However, he’s given up four runs in each of his last two outings. He continues to be a ground ball machine, with a 1.93 GO/AO ratio in his last ten starts, and a 2.10 ration on the season. Mike Colla has been great in relief this year, with a 0.49 ERA in 18.1 innings, and a 15:4 K/BB ratio. Quincy Latimore hit his eighth homer of the year, and his fourth in his last nine games.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Charlotte 11, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (0-1, 8.31) – 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Kirk Singer, 3B (.474) – 2-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Paulino, C (.241) – 1-for-3, HR, BB
Game Notes: In five games since joining Bradenton, Kirk Singer has hit for a .474/.545/.789 line with two homers. He had one homer in 187 at-bats with West Virginia, and a .626 OPS. Carlos Paulino hit his second homer of the year. Matt Benedict made his high-A debut after being promoted earlier in the week.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 5, Lexington 2
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (3-1, 2.81) – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Eric Avila, 3B (.308) – 2-for-3, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.291) – 1-for-4, 2B
Rinku Singh, LHP (2.45) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Robby Rowland has a 2.81 ERA in 32 innings in West Virginia this year, with a 16:8 K/BB ratio. He’s allowed a .248 BAA and a 1.82 GO/AO ratio. Rinku Singh has a 2.45 ERA in 40.1 innings with a 33:8 K/BB ratio. Taylor Lewis went 1-for-4, extending his hitting streak to six games.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 4, Mahoning Valley 0
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes, RHP (1-0, 0.00) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.529) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Barrett Barnes, CF (.313) – 2-for-3, SB
Game Notes: My live recap.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 17, Braves 7
Starting Pitcher: Axel Diaz, RHP (2.25) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Luis Urena, RF (.500) – 4-for-5, 2B, HR, 6 RBI, BB
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, 3B (.313) – 3-for-6
Candon Myles, LF (.350) – 4-for-5, BB
Jesus Vasquez, 1B (.400) – 3-for-6, 2B
Game Notes: The Pirates combined for 17 runs on 21 hits. Gavi Nivar was the only batter in the lineup who didn’t record a hit. Six batters had multi-hit games, and five of them had three or more hits. Luis Urena now has three doubles, two triples, and a homer in three games. Prior to this start, Axel Diaz had only pitched one inning in the DSL.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
For a primer on the 2012 DSL Pirates, along with information on the players to watch, check out the 2012 DSL Preview.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Red Sox 10, Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Leandro Rodriguez, LHP (0-2, 4.38) – 1.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Esqueda, 3B (.295) – 2-for-2, 2B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
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