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 (2-1, 2.96) – Next Probable Start: 7/4
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 2.70) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
3. Starling Marte, CF (.328) – 1-for-5
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.248) – 1-for-4
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 6.00) – Next Probable Start: 7/6
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-5, 5.22) – Next Probable Start: 7/6
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.94) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-5, 3.04) – Next Probable Start: 7/3
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-7, 4.20) – Next Probable Start: 7/4
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, RF (.283) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Brian Friday (3), Dan Grovatt (3), Brian Sharp (1), Chris Lashmet (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (43-41)
Result: Indianapolis 4, Toledo 3
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (4.01) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 1B (.336) – 2-for-4, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Brian Friday, 2B-3B (.244) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Michael Crotta, RHP (4.50) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Hague has recorded multiple hits in each of his last seven games. He’s 18-for-26 in that stretch. Tonight’s game was the first game in that stretch that he didn’t record a double. Indianapolis won in 12 innings, thanks to a two out RBI double by John Bowker. Steven Jackson, Jared Hughes, and Justin Thomas combined for five shutout innings.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE (35-45)
Result: Trenton 4, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (3.24) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.257) – 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Bryan Morris, RHP (3.94) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Josh Rodriguez, 2B (.381) – 2-for-4, R
Game Notes: John Dreker was at the game, and has a live recap of the events here.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS (37-43 Overall, 7-3 2nd Half)
Result: St. Lucie 4, Bradenton 1
Starting Pitcher: Quinton Miller, RHP (5-7, 6.56) – 3.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Kelson Brown, SS-LF (.252) – 2-for-2, RBI
Game Notes: The game was called early after five and a half innings. Miller was making his first start since coming off the high-A disabled list. Adalberto Santos stole two bases, giving him 13 on the year. Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-3 in a rehab appearance.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER (40-38 Overall, 5-5 2nd Half)
Result: Greensboro 10, West Virginia 7
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (2.09) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, RF (.283) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Justin Howard, 1B (.259) – 2-for-2, 2B
Rogelios Noris, LF (.222) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Brooks Pounders, RHP (5-3, 4.86) – 2.0 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 2 HR
Game Notes: Grovatt hit his third homer of the year, and second of the week. Pounders was hit hard, although that might have been due to the fact that he was supposed to pitch yesterday, and actually went through the full warm up process, before being ruled ineligible.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES (5-11)
Result: State College 8, Auburn 6
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (5.29) – 4.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Taylor Lewis, CF (.163) – 2-for-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Mesa, RF (.239) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB, SB
Mike Jefferson, LHP (1-1, 16.20) – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Brian Sharp and Chris Lashmet each hit solo homers. State College stole seven bases tonight in seven attempts.
RK: GCL PIRATES (7-5)
Result: Pirates 1, Blue Jays 0
Starting Pitcher: Orlando Castro, LHP (1-0, 1.20) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, DH (.333) – 2-for-2
Other Notable Performers
Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.172) – 1-for-3, SB
Game Notes: Castro has increased an inning in each start, going from four in his first start, to five last time, to six this time. He’s allowed two runs in 15 innings this year, with a 14:2 K/BB ratio.
Result: Pirates 3, Blue Jays 2
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP (2.70) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, 1B (.400) – 3-for-3, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, DH (.207) – 2-for-3, RBI
David Jagoditsh, RHP (1-0, 1.93) – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Osuna went 5-for-5 combined in the double header today. Heredia had a great outing, after being cut short last time around. He’s allowed just one hit so far in 6.2 innings. David Jagoditsh got his first pro win.
RK: DSL Pirates (17-10)
The DSL Pirates were off today.
RK: VSL Pirates (25-16)
Result: Pirates 7, Tigers 2
Starting Pitcher: Roberto Espinoza, RHP (3-2, 4.47) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.305) – 2-for-3, BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Herrera struggled in June, with a .259 average and a .755 OPS, although he’s been hot lately, with a .313/.421/.469 line in his last ten games.
