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. If a player is in the majors, he will be removed, everyone below him will be shifted up a spot, and a new player will be added to the bottom of the list. Rankings are from the pre-season rankings, and links to each prospect writeup can be found by clicking the player names below. Players who weren’t in the original top 20 are linked to their player page on the site.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 6.00) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (1-1, 1.64) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, 1 HR
3. Gregory Polanco, CF, Bradenton (.281) – 2-for-6
4. Alen Hanson, SS, Bradenton (.205) – 1-for-6
5. Luis Heredia, RHP, Extended Spring Training
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.314) – 5-for-9, 3 2B
7. Barrett Barnes, CF, Extended Spring Training
8. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, West Virginia (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 9.00) – DNP
10. Nick Kingham, RHP, Bradenton (0-2, 6.52) – DNP
11. Clay Holmes, RHP, West Virginia (0-0, 4.15) – DNP
12. Dilson Herrera, 2B, West Virginia (.222) – 1-for-4
13. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.067) – 0-for-4, 2 K
14. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – In Majors
15. Wyatt Mathisen, C, West Virginia (.160) – 1-for-4, BB
16. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Bradenton (0-0, 10.13) – DNP
17. Victor Black, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 5.06) – DNP
18. Andy Oliver, LHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
19. Jin-De Jhang, C, Extended Spring Training
20. Stolmy Pimentel, RHP, Altoona (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, RF (.314) – 5-for-9, 3 2B
Home Runs: Willy Garcia (1), Stetson Allie (3), Eric Wood (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 7, Indianapolis 6
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (0-1, 19.29) – 1.2 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer, SS (.310) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Jared Goedert, 3B (.333) – 1-for-2, 2B, 2 BB
Duke Welker, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Kyle McPherson had a rough first start of the season, giving up three runs in three innings. His second start tonight wasn’t much better. McPherson gave up seven runs and didn’t make it out of the second inning. He probably wouldn’t have been an option to spot start for Wandy Rodriguez, since the Pirates will need a spot starter before his next scheduled start. However, even if he was available, it would be doubtful that he’d be considered an option after his first two starts. Kyle Waldrop threw 3.1 shutout innings, but allowed all three inherited runners to score. Vin Mazzaro added two shutout innings.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Harrisburg 4, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (1-1, 1.64) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.314) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Jason Townsend, RHP (1.59) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jameson Taillon had a great start, but didn’t get any run support. In two starts this year at the Double-A level, Taillon has a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings with a 14:4 K/BB ratio. Matt Curry had two doubles, giving him three on the year. Jason Townsend has given up one earned run in 5.2 innings this season, with a 6:2 K/BB ratio.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: St. Lucie 6, Bradenton 5
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (5.19) – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, RF (.313) – 3-for-5, 2B, HR, SB
Other Notable Performers:
Gregory Polanco, CF (.281) – 2-for-6
Dan Gamache, 2B (.286) – 2-for-5, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Bradenton was hurt by poor defense tonight. The Marauders gave up six errors. There were also three plays which were errors, but weren’t scored as errors. One of those plays led to some runs from Matt Benedict that shouldn’t have been earned. Willy Garcia hit his first homer of the year, and also hit his first double.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 11, Asheville 4
Starting Pitcher: Orlando Castro, LHP (1.74) – 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, RF (.323) – 4-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, 1B (.343) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR
Max Moroff, SS (.233) – 2-for-6, 2B
Ryan Hafner, RHP (1-0, 7.36) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: West Virginia resumed yesterday’s suspended game. In the seventh inning Josh Bell led off with his second double of the game. Stetson Allie followed up with a two run homer for his third of the season. Bell had four hits and two doubles, giving him six on the season. Allie added a double to his home run. Seven West Virginia hitters had multiple hits. Raul Fortunato had two hits and a stolen base. Jonathan Schwind had two hits and two stolen bases.
Result: Asheville 9, West Virginia 7
Starting Pitcher: John Kuchno, RHP (0-1, 12.27) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Eric Wood, 3B (.300) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Josh Bell, RF (.314) – 1-for-4, 2B
Stetson Allie, 1B (.359) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: John Kuchno made his second start of the year. In two starts combined he has given up 10 earned runs in 7.1 innings, with an 8:8 K/BB ratio. Eric Wood hit his second homer of the season. Josh Bell has at least one double in each of his last five games, and seven during that span.