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 as of 6/9/11.
1. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-2, 4.13) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 5.23) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
3. Starling Marte, CF (.307) – 2-for-5, BB
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.238) – 2-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.85) – Next Probable Start: 7/18
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (7-6, 5.16) – Next Probable Start: 7/19
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.55) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.15) – Next Probable Start: 7/17
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.79) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.67) – Next Probable Start: 7/17
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: x
Home Runs: Jordy Mercer (3), Tony Sanchez (4), Yunesky Sanchez (1), Jesus Vasquez (7), Raul Fortunato (4)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 7, Indianapolis 5
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (3.79) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer, SS (.235) – 3-for-3, HR
Other Notable Performers
Steve Pearce, 3B-SS (.357) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.235) – 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Jordy Mercer hit his third homer of the year, then left the game early after being hit by a pitch. Steve Pearce moved over to ahortstop to take his place.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 11, Erie 8
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Pribanic, RHP (4.38) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Yunesky Sanchez, 3B (.500) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.238) – 2-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
Starling Marte, CF (.307) – 2-for-5, BB
Matt Curry, 1B (.268) – 2-for-3, 3B, BB, RBI
Game Notes: Yunesky Sanchez, who was just signed by the Pirates, had a strong debut, with a home run and a game winning hit. Tony Sanchez hit his fourth homer of the year. Matt Curry is starting to heat up, with a .327/.368/.449 line in the month of July, not counting tonight’s performance.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Dunedin 3, Bradenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Brett Sinkbeil, RHP (1-5, 5.22) – 3.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, LF (.306) – 2-for-4, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.281) – 1-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: Bradenton scored two in the top of the eighth, but couldn’t overcome the three runs that Dunedin scored in the first four innings, and ended up missing the series sweep. Ramon Cabrera was the only Bradenton hitter that didn’t record a hit.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 13, Charleston 6
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Waldron, RHP (4.87) – 2.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, PR-CF (.286) – 2-for-4, 2 SB, 2 R
Other Notable Performers
Brooks Pounders, RHP (4.24) – 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Victor Black, RHP (2-0, 2.25) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Justin Howard, RF (.263) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, RBI
Game Notes: Grovatt entered the game as a pinch runner for Mel Rojas Jr., who left the game after a single in the first. His two steals give him 15 on the year. Five West Virginia hitters recorded multiple hits.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Williamsport 7, State College 0
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (1-1, 3.54) – 4.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, DH (.250) – 1-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jesus Brito, RHP (0.00) – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Benedict started off well in his first three starts, allowing one earned run in 12.1 innings. In his last three starts he has allowed ten earned runs in 15.2 innings. Dickerson got his first pro hit in his pro debut, with a double off the wall. State College only had three hits tonight.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 9, Tigers 4
Starting Pitcher: Wilson Lee, LHP (1-0, 4.26) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, CF (.225) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Dovydas Neverauskas, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Neverauskas made his 2011 debut today with two shutout innings. Jason Jaramillo made a rehab start, going 0-for-3. Jorge Bishop made his third start since being demoted from State College, and went 1-for-4. He’s 2-for-16 so far in his return to the GCL.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Royals 5, Pirates 4
Starting Pitcher: Mervin Del Rosario, LHP (4-2, 3.77) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jesus Vasquez, RF (.386) – 2-for-3, BB, HR, 3 SB
Other Notable Performers
Raul Fortunato, CF (.320) – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Vasquez now has three homers in his last seven games. He’s 19-for-33 in his last ten games.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Mariners 3, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Oscar Calderin, LHP (3.63) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.291) – 1-for-2, BB
Game Notes: Herrera has struggled since his strong month of May. He had a .259/.343/.412 line in June, and has a .258/.378/.290 line so far in July.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 48-47, 3rd Place, 12.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 39-53, 6th Place, 15.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 43-50 Overall, 13-10 2nd Half, T-2nd Place, 0.5 GB
A: West Virginia Power – 43-48 Overall, 8-15 2nd Half, 7th Place, 7.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 8-21, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 16-8, 1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 26-14, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 31-22, 1st Place
