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, 2.53) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-5, 3.57) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.260) – 0-for-4, 3 K
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.217) – DNP
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.286) – 1-for-3, 2B
8. Stetson Allie, 3B (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-4, 5.51) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.304) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Pawtucket 5, Indianapolis 3
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Karstens, RHP (4.61) – 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.216) – 1-for-3, SB
Other Notable Performers
Duke Welker, RHP (0-1, 4.05) – 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Welker gave up his first runs since moving up to Triple-A, with the runs coming on a three run homer in the sixth inning. Jeff Karstens was pulled from his rehab start with a groin injury. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 12th base of the season. In his last three games, Starling Marte has struck out seven times in 13 at-bats.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Reading 1
Starting Pitcher: Phil Irwin, RHP (4.19) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.304) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.204) – 2-for-5
Quincy Latimore, RF (.242) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Altoona scored six runs in the eighth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie. Brock Holt went 2-for-4 for the second night in a row. Robbie Grossman has missed the last four games due to an “in-house reason”, per Cory Giger.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 6, Yankees 5
Starting Pitcher: Julio Cesar Pimentel, RHP (1.13) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 3B-2B (.438) – 2-for-2, 2B, 2 BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Ozuna, SS (.353) – 2-for-5, 3 RBI
Dennis Hurtarte, PH-1B (.500) – 1-for-2
Game Notes: Pimentel isn’t a prospect, at 26 years old, and with time spent in the minors as high as high-A ball.
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 7, Yankees 6
Starting Pitcher: Luis Rico, RHP (3.75) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, DH (.125) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Luis Rico had a much better start compared to his last outing, where he gave up three runs in 2.2 innings.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 34-26
AA: Altoona Curve – 28-30
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 25-35
A: West Virginia Power – 19-41
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 3-2
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 3-2
