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 (.267) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3B, BB, 3 RBI
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.324) – 2-for-5, 2B, SB
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 (5-4, 3.27) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.232) – 1-for-4, BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.292) – 0-for-1
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-1, 4.91) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.23) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.46) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.213) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.28) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.265) – 0-for-6, BB
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.556) – DNP
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.240) – DNP
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.291) – 2-for-8, 2B
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Kelson Brown, PR-SS (.313) – 3-for-3, 2 HR
Home Runs: Kelson Brown 2 (1, 2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 9, Scranton/WB 8
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, RHP (4.78) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.267) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3B, BB, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.268) – 2-for-4, SB
Evan Meek, RHP (1.98) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Starling Marte hit his 14th double and his 9th triple of the year. Marte had been struggling in June, but is now hitting for a .289/.360/.485 line in 97 at-bats in the month after going 7-for-20 with two doubles, a triple, and a homer in his last five games. Daniel McCutchen gave up three runs in an inning of work.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 13, Akron 8
Starting Pitcher: Tim Alderson, RHP (4.15) – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Kelson Brown, PR-SS (.313) – 3-for-3, 2 HR
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Inman, RHP (3.78) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Quincy Latimore, LF (.252) – 2-for-5, 2B
Game Notes: Tim Alderson had a rough start tonight. Heading into tonight’s outing he had a 6.75 ERA in 12 innings in June. I saw his last appearance, which came out of the bullpen. He still had his velocity, but was leaving the ball up and getting hit pretty hard. Kelson Brown had a two homer game for his first two homers of the year in Altoona. Quincy Latimore had a .288/.365/.545 line in 66 at-bats in the month of June before tonight’s game. He’s got a seven game hitting streak.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 3, Dunedin 1
Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain, LHP (4.83) – 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Mesa, LF (.304) – 1-for-3, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Quinton Miller, RHP (1-3, 6.55) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Result: Bradenton 6, Dunedin 2
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP (4-3, 3.84) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.233) – 3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Benji Gonzalez, 2B (.265) – 2-for-3, 3B
Game Notes: Colton Cain has put up back to back strong starts. He gave up one run on two hits in 5.2 innings last time out, and pitched six shutout innings in game one tonight, allowing three hits. Casey Sadler made his second straight start, but only went three innings. He’s pitched 12.1 shutout innings in his last three appearances, allowing five hits and striking out 12.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lakewood 6, West Virginia 4
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (5.23) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.324) – 2-for-5, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Taylor Lewis, CF (.297) – 1-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: John Dreker’s live game report.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 7, Batavia 4
Starting Pitcher: Jake Burnette, RHP (6.43) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chris Diaz, SS (.263) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Yhonathan Barrios, 3B (.136) – 2-for-3
Logan Pevny, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Walker Gourley, LF (.250) – 2-for-4, 3 RBI
Game Notes: The Spikes won their fifth game in a row thanks to four runs in the eighth inning. Rodarrick Jones was the only hitter who didn’t record a hit tonight. Chris Diaz, Yhonathan Barrios, and Walker Gourley all had multiple hits. Jake Burnette has given up five runs in seven innings with a 3:4 K/BB ratio in two starts this year.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The Pirates were postponed.
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 13, Marlins 3
Starting Pitcher: Cesilio Pimentel, RHP (6.23) – 4.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Deybi Garca, C (.222) – 3-for-5, 2 2B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Yankees 8, Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Angel Sanchez, RHP (2-1, 3.60) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, CF (.357) – 2-for-3, RBI, 2 SB
