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 (3-6, 4.52) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.265) – 1-for-4
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.316) – 1-for-4, 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, 2.34) – 6.0 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.27) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.214) – 1-for-5
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.297) – 3-for-4, 2B, BB
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-0, 1.80) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
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 (.241) – 1-for-4
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.65) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.266) – DNP
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) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jeremy Farrell, 1B (.219) – 3-for-4, HR
Home Runs: Brandon Boggs (5), Jeremy Farrell (3), Evan Chambers (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Charlotte 5, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (2.34) – 6.0 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Brandon Boggs, RF (.240) – 1-for-5, HR
Other Notable Performers
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.212) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Game Notes: Indianapolis lost in the bottom of the 11th when Evan Meek allowed two runs on two hits and three walks. In his last ten starts, Rudy Owens has pitched six or more innings, allowing three or fewer runs each start. On the season he has a 2.34 ERA in 84.2 innings, with a 58:13 K/BB ratio. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 17th base of the year, and his sixth in his last nine games. Brandon Boggs hit his fifth homer of the year.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Binghamton 1
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (1-0, 1.80) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jeremy Farrell, 1B (.219) – 3-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Evan Chambers, RF (.400) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Ramon Cabrera, C (.246) – 3-for-5
Brock Holt, SS (.312) – 2-for-4, BB
Victor Black, RHP (1.55) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Kyle McPherson made his first start of the year. He threw 66 pitches, 47 for strikes, in his five innings of work. Jeremy Farrell hit his third homer of the year. Evan Chambers had a great debut in Double-A with a double and a homer. Brock Holt has six multi-hit games in his last ten games. Victor Black has a 1.55 ERA in 29 innings this year, with a 38:14 K/BB ratio.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was off for the FSL All-Star break.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 2, Hagerstown 1
Starting Pitcher: Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP (4.72) – 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.297) – 3-for-4, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Chris Lashmet, 3B (.236) – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: Zack Von Rosenberg made his third start of the year. The right-hander gave up one unearned run in four innings in his season debut. In his last outing he gave up six runs in four innings. This time around was more like the first start, with one run in 5.1 innings. Taylor Lewis recorded a hit, giving him hits in all three games since joining West Virginia.
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
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RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Phillies 3, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Ramon Rodriguez, RHP (4.63) – 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, CF (.313) – 2-for-4
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 39-29
AA: Altoona Curve – 30-36
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 27-41
A: West Virginia Power – 22-47
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 7-5
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 6-7
