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Prospect Watch: Starling Marte Just Misses Cycle, Tony Sanchez Hits Fifth Homer

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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 (2-2, 5.17) – DNP

2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-7, 4.43) – DNP

3. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.291) – 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, HR

4. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.329) – DNP

5. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL

6. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (1-1, 1.13) – DNP

7. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (8-4, 3.07) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR

8. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-5, 2.95) – DNP

9. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.253) – 2-for-5

10. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.318) – DNP

11. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-4, 4.40) – DNP

12. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-7, 6.06) – DNP

13. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 4.06) – DNP

14. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.248) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

15. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.65) – DNP

16. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.261) – 1-for-4, 2B

17. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.317) – 1-for-4, SB

18. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.280) – 0-for-3, BB

19. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.295) – 1-for-4, 3B

20. Colton Cain, LHP, Bradenton (3-5, 4.22) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

 

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DAILY SUMMARY

Top Pitcher: Colton Cain, RHP (4.22) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Starling Marte, RF (.291) – 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, HR

Home Runs: Starling Marte (11), Tony Sanchez (5), Carlos Mesa (1)

 

AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Box Score

Result: Indianapolis 7 Gwinett 5

Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (8-4, 3.07) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Starling Marte, RF (.291) – 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, HR

Other Notable Performers

Tony Sanchez, C (.248) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

Game Notes: Starling Marte hit his 11th homer of the year. He also hit his 17th double and his 13th triple, falling a single shy of the cycle. Tony Sanchez hit his fifth homer of the year. All five homers have come in his last 11 games, spanning 40 at-bats. Last year, Sanchez hit five homers in 402 at-bats in Altoona. Rudy Owens had back to back rough starts, combining to give up ten earned runs in 8.2 innings.

 

AA: ALTOONA CURVE

Box Score

Result: Richmond 5, Altoona 3

Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (8-8, 3.49) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Stefan Welch, 3B (.341) – 3-for-4

Other Notable Performers

Robbie Grossman, CF (.253) – 2-for-5

Oscar Tejeda, LF (.259) – 2-for-2, 2 BB

Game Notes: After snapping a 25-game on base streak in last night’s no hitter, Robbie Grossman returned tonight with two hits. Stefan Welch continues his strong campaign in Altoona. Prior to tonight’s game he had a .321/.426/.524 line in 84 at-bats in Double-A. Brandon Cumpton now has a 3.49 ERA in 105.2 innings, with a 66:33 K/BB ratio.

 

A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS

Box Score

Result: Clearwater 7, Bradenton 5

Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain, RHP (4.22) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Carlos Mesa, RF (.225) – 2-for-4, HR

Other Notable Performers

Mel Rojas, CF (.261) – 1-for-4, 2B

Alex Dickerson, DH (.295) – 1-for-4, 3B

Game Notes: n his last six starts, Colton Cain has combined to give up seven earned runs in 36 innings (1.75 ERA), with a 23:11 K/BB ratio. Carlos Mesa hit his first homer with Bradenton this year. He had three in West Virginia. Alex Dickerson hit his third triple of the year, which seems pretty surprising considering his size.

 

A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER

West Virginia was postponed.

 

A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES

Box Score

Result: Brooklyn 7, State College 4

Starting Pitcher: Adrian Sampson, RHP (3.86) – 3.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Alex Fuselier, LF (.233) – 2-for-3, 2 RBI

Other Notable Performers

D.J. Crumlich, 3B (.314) – 1-for-4, 2B

Game Notes: Adrian Sampson made his fourth pro appearance. In that time he has a 3.86 ERA in 11.2 innings, with a 13:4 K/BB ratio. D.J. Crumlich has a .314/.359/.430 line on the year in 86 at-bats. Barrett Barnes went 0-for-3 with a walk.

 

RK: GCL PIRATES

Box Score

Result: Pirates 6, Braves 2

Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (7.23) – 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR

Top Hitter: Jimmy Rider, SS (.204) – 3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI

Other Notable Performers

Harold Ramirez, RF (.345) – 2-for-4

Game Notes: Harold Ramirez now has a six game hitting streak, and hits in seven of his eight games this year. Stetson Allie went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts. He now has a .171 average and a .646 OPS in 70 at-bats. Candon Myles stole his ninth base of the year, but was also thrown out twice, making him 9-for-13 on the season.

 

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.

 

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Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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