TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings from the 2012 Prospect Guide, which can be purchased here.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (1-1, 3.52) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (1-2, 1.76) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.270) – 2-for-4, 2B
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.215) – 2-for-7, HR
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.260) – 0-for-2, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-1, 8.24) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.237) – 3-for-4, RBI
Home Runs: Robbie Grossman (2), Gift Ngoepe (3), Gregory Polanco (6)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 4, Louisville 0
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (3-1, 2.31) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.237) – 3-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.270) – 2-for-4, 2B
Matt Hague, 3B-1B (.237) – 2-for-3, BB
Evan Meek, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jeff Locke pitched seven shutout innings for the second straight start. He’s allowed two runs in 26 innings over his last four starts. On the season he has a 2.31 ERA in 35 innings, with a 28:7 K/BB ratio. Evan Meek made his first appearance for Indianapolis since being sent down. On the season, Gorkys Hernandez is doing significantly better against left handers, with a .300 average and an .890 OPS, versus a .179 average and a .438 OPS against right handers. Tonight his three hits came against right handed pitchers.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Richmond 1, Altoona 0
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (5.34) – 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.301) – 1-for-3, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, CF (.215) – 1-for-4, SB
Game Notes: Nathan Baker had struggled in his last three starts, but really bounced back tonight with his best start of the year. Baker had combined to allow 17 earned runs in 12.1 innings in his last three starts, with a 6:9 K/BB ratio. Tonight he struck out six, which matched his total from the last three starts, and marked a season high. Altoona’s offense only managed four hits, with the double from Holt being the only extra base hit.
Result: Altoona 3, Richmond 1
Starting Pitcher: Shairon Martis, RHP (1-0, 0.00) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.215) – 1-for-3, HR
Other Notable Performers
Duke Welker, RHP (2.93) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Matt Curry, 1B (.316) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Robbie Grossman hit his second homer of the year, and combined to go 2-for-7 on the day. Duke Welker now has a 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings, with an 11:5 K/BB ratio. Matt Curry had hits in both games tonight, and now has an eight game hitting streak.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 7, Tampa 2
Starting Pitcher: Phil Irwin, RHP (1-0, 1.80) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas, DH (.260) – 3-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gift Ngoepe, SS (.208) – 1-for-5, HR
Drew Maggi, 2B (.284) – 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Carlos Paulino, C (.218) – 2-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
Porfirio Lopez, LHP (0.47) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Quinton Miller, RHP (5.14) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Gerrit Cole was originally scheduled to make the start tonight, but was moved back to tomorrow with Phil Irwin coming off the disabled list. Irwin pitched well last year in Bradenton, and then pitched well in Altoona, so he’s unlikely to remain in the Bradenton rotation for long. Porfirio Lopez now has one earned run allowed in 19.1 innings, with a 12:6 K/BB ratio. Quinton Miller has allowed two runs on six hits in 8.1 innings since moving to a bullpen role. He has a 6:2 K/BB ratio in that time. Gift Ngoepe hit his third homer of the year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Greensboro 3, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (7.71) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, DH (.280) – 1-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.381) – 1-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Gregory Polanco hit his sixth homer of the year, which puts him number one in the Pirates’ system, breaking the tie with teammate Willy Garcia. Ryan Hafner had his best start of the year, after combining to allow ten earned runs in 6.2 innings his previous two starts. He also showed better control tonight, with a 3:1 K/BB ratio, after a 3:6 K/BB ratio in his last two starts. Alen Hanson hit his 13th double of the year, which leads the Pirates’ system.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 15-13
AA: Altoona Curve – 12-16
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 13-16
A: West Virginia Power – 11-18
