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 (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (4-6, 4.10) – 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.262) – 0-for-4, BB
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.316) – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (No Stats) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (5-2, 2.34) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.13) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.225) – 2-for-3, BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.292) – DNP
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-0, 1.80) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.22) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.62) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.229) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.34) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.272) – 3-for-5, SB
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.667) – 1-for-1, BB, SB
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.000) – 0-for-3, 3 K
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.290) – 0-for-3, BB
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.320) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Pablo Reyes (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 2, Gwinnett 1
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (3.13) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brian Friday, 3B (.229) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Daniel McCutchen, RHP (2.28) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jeff Locke now has a 3.13 ERA in 77.2 innings, with a 72:16 K/BB ratio. Daniel McCutchen made his first rehab appearance with Indianapolis, after having the assignment transferred from Bradenton earlier this week. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 18th base of the season, and is now 18-for-18 on the year.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 8, New Britain 1
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Karstens, RHP (1-0, 0.90) – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.320) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Phil Irwin, RHP (4.35) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Robbie Grossman, CF (.225) – 2-for-3, BB
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.229) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Jeff Karstens threw 78 pitches in his first of two rehab starts. 59 of those pitches went for strikes. Brock Holt had his third straight multi-hit game. Heading in to tonight’s game he had a .380/.467/.440 line in 50 at-bats in June. Robbie Grossman is 8-for-22 in his last five games.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 7, St. Lucie 0
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (4-6, 4.10) – 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas, CF (.272) – 3-for-5, SB
Other Notable Performers
Kirk Singer, 3B (.375) – 1-for-4, BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Jameson Taillon had been struggling in his previous six starts, mostly as a result of one big inning. At the end of last week I talked about Taillon needing to work on limiting the damage. He did a good job of that in his start tonight. Taillon didn’t give up a hit until the sixth inning, and gave up two of his three walks in the seventh. He threw 78 pitches, 47 for strikes.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off for the SAL All-Star break.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 5, Williamsport 2
Starting Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, LHP (4.50) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jodaneli Carvajal, SS (.571) – 2-for-3, 3B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Raul Fortunato, RF (.375) – 3-for-4, RBI, SB
Logan Pevny, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: My live game report.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Blue Jays 7, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, RHP (0-1, 2.45) – 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Wyatt Mathisen, DH (.667) – 1-for-1, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, 3B (.333) – 0-for-3, K
Game Notes: Yesterday every member of the offense had a hit, and the team combined for 13 runs. Today they were two-hit. Stetson Allie didn’t have as good of a day on offense, and had his second error in as many games at third base. Wyatt Mathisen had a hit for the second straight day. He’s served as the designed hitter the last two games. Tyler Glasnow made his pro debut.
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: Pirates 9, Yankees 4
Starting Pitcher: Jose Regalado, RHP (2-0, 3.38) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adrian De Aza, RF (.268) – 2-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 4, Cubs 2
Starting Pitcher: Angel Sanchez, RHP (1.64) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunerky Adames, RF (.356) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Players
Luylli Miranda, RHP (1-0, 2.31) – 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Pablo Reyes, SS (.350) – 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 42-29
AA: Altoona Curve – 32-36
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 29-41
A: West Virginia Power – 23-47
A-: State College Spikes – 1-1
RK: GCL Pirates – 1-1
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 9-6
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 8-7
