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 (1-1, 7.50) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-6, 4.18) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.272) – 2-for-5, 3B
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.325) – 1-for-2, BB
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (0-1, 1.00) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (6-3, 2.51) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.27) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.236) – 1-for-2, 2 BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.295) – 0-for-3, BB
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-2, 5.29) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.23) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (6-4, 3.57) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.204) – 1-for-3, 2B
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.23) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.266) – 1-for-4
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.556) – DNP
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.303) – 4-for-5, SB
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.289) – 0-for-4
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.294) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR
Home Runs: Jeff Clement (9), Matt Curry (4), Yomifer Polanco (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 9, Toledo 6
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (6-4, 3.57) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, 1B (.297) – 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.272) – 2-for-5, 3B
Jordy Mercer, SS (.305) – 2-for-5, 2B
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s live game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Harrisburg 5, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (1-2, 5.29) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.294) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR
Other Notable Performers
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.218) – 2-for-4
Robbie Grossman, CF (.236) – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes: Matt Curry hit his fourth homer of the year. After giving up one run in five innings in his first start of the year, Kyle McPherson hs given up nine runs in 12 innings over his last two starts.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Dunedin 3
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (5-6, 4.18) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Andy Vasquez, 2B (.272) – 3-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Dan Grovatt, LF (.242) – 2-for-5, SB
Game Notes: Jameson Taillon gave up all of his runs as a result of homers. He gave up a solo homer in the first, then allowed a two run homer in the second. He was 94-97 MPH with his fastball, touching 98. Dan Grovatt has three straight multi-hit games, going 7-for-13 in his last three.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 7, Lakewood 2
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (4-1, 2.84) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, RF (.261) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.325) – 1-for-2, BB
Game Notes: Robby Rowland gave up two runs in the first inning, then pitched five shutout innings to follow. Rowland tweeted after the game that his sinker wasn’t sinking in the first. Alen Hanson left the game after being hit in the head with a pickoff attempt in the sixth. He walked off on his own power.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 6, Batavia 2
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes, RHP (2-0, 0.00) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ryan Hornback, C (.360) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Barrett Barnes, CF (.303) – 4-for-5, SB
Walker Gourley, LF (.304) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Game Notes: Clay Holmes has now pitched ten innings allowing no earned runs on four hits. He has a 9:6 K/BB ratio after walking five tonight. Barrett Barnes had a four hit night, and is now 5-for-6 in stolen base attempts.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Yankees 8, Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, RHP (4.70) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 2B (.310) – 3-for-6, 2 2B, 3 K
Other Notable Performers
Edwin Espinal, 1B (.125) – 2-for-5, 2B
Adalberto Santos, DH (.333) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, SB
Game Notes: Adalberto Santos started his rehab work, playing as the designated hitter. Stetson Allie went 1-for-5 and had his first stolen base. In two starts, Tyler Glasnow has given up four runs in 7.2 innings, with 7:0 K/BB ratio.
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: Rangers 10, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Cristian Henriquez, LHP (0-3, 7.32) – 2.1 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Adrian De Aza, RF (.222) – 1-for-3, 2B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 5, Giants 4
Starting Pitcher: Dan Urbina, RHP (4.26) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Yomifer Polanco, RF (.196) – 2-for-4, HR, BB
Other Notable Hitters
Maximo Rivera, DH (.364) – 2-for-5, 2 SB