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 (2-1, 4.63) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-6, 4.05) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.290) – 1-for-4
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.335) – 1-for-4
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (0-1, 0.64) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 2.89) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 2.92) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.249) – 1-for-4, BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.314) – 2-for-3, HR, BB, SB
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-2, 5.29) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-6, 5.86) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 3.44) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.230) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.50) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.258) – 1-for-4, HR
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.326) – DNP
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.292) – DNP
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.295) – 1-for-4
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Anderson Hernandez, 2B (.271) – 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Jeff Clement (13), Anderson Hernandez (1), Mel Rojas (1), Gregory Polanco (12)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 11, Indianapolis 5
Starting Pitcher: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (8-1, 3.47) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Anderson Hernandez, 2B (.271) – 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Clement, DH (.299) – 2-for-4, HR
Brandon Boggs, RF (.276) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game report.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Binghamton 10, Altoona 9
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (8-7, 3.40) – 3.0 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.320) – 3-for-5, 2B, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Victor Black, RHP (1.22) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Matt Curry continues his hot hitting. Prior to today’s game he had a .417 average and a 1.065 OPS in 24 at-bats in July. That followed a month of June where he hit for a .385 average and a 1.275 OPS in 39 at-bats. He had a shortened month, missing the first half with a hamstring injury. Nathan Baker gave up three runs in three innings in relief. Prior to this outing he had a 0.61 ERA in 14.2 innings in relief. Victor Black now has a 1.22 ERA in 37 innings, with a 47:17 K/BB ratio.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: St. Lucie 9, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (0-3, 8.27) – 1.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Paulino, C (.252) – 3-for-3, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas, CF (.258) – 1-for-4, HR
Game Notes: Mel Rojas hit his fourth homer of the year. Carlos Paulino had two doubles, giving him 14 on the year. Matt Benedict pitched six innings allowing no earned runs his last time out. This time he left after giving up five runs in the first inning.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lakewood 7, West Virginia 5
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (7.11) – 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.314) – 2-for-3, HR, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Willy Garcia, RF (.250) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Gregory Polanco hit his 12 homer of the year, and also stole his 28th base of the season. Ryan Hafner gave up a grand slam in the fifth inning, after allowing one run through four innings. Hafner continued struggling with his control, walking four. On the season he has a 26:52 K/BB ratio in 50.2 innings.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Vermont 8, State College 2
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes, RHP (1.45) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: D.J. Crumlich, 3B (.322) – 2-for-3, BB
Other Notable Performers
Ryan Hornback, C (.300) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: In his first two starts this year, Clay Holmes combined for ten innings with no earned runs on four hits. His third start wasn’t as good, with three earned runs on six hits in 3.2 innings. This start was more like his first two, with one hit over five shutout innings. On the season he has a 1.45 ERA in 18.2 innings, with a 14:9 K/BB ratio.
RK: GCL PIRATES
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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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