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, 4.11) – Next Probable Start: 8/1
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 4.70) – Next Probable Start: 8/3
3. Starling Marte, CF (.310) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.234) – 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.78) – Next Probable Start: 8/2
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (9-6, 4.76) – 6.2 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-4, 3.99) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.26) – DNP
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-6, 4.03) – Next Probable Start: 7/31
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (6-8, 4.41) – Next Probable Start: 8/3
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Evan Chambers, CF (.240) – 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Matt Hague (9), Josh Harrison (4), Evan Chambers (11), Jose Roman (4)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 10, Gwinnett 5
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (9-6, 4.76) – 6.2 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, 2B (.306) – 2-for-5, HR
Other Notable Performers
Matt Hague, 1B (.313) – 1-for-4, HR, BB, 2 RBI
John Bowker, LF (.309) – 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Andy Marte, 3B (.219) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 4 RBI
Game Notes: Owens was looking good through four, then gave up four runs in the fifth inning. Matt Hague hit his 9th homer of the year. Harrison hit his fourth of the year. Gorkys Hernandez made a nice catch in center field to rob a home run. Ryan Doumit went 1-for-4 with a walk in a rehab appearance.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 5, Portland 1
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (5-3, 2.88) – 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.310) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Matt Curry, 1B (.275) – 2-for-4, 2B
Tony Sanchez, (.234) – 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Game Notes: In his first ten starts at the AA level, McPherson has a 2.88 ERA in 56.1 innings, with a 56:14 K/BB ratio. Tonight was the first time he recorded double digit strikeouts since July 9th, 2010, when he struck out 11 in 5.2 innings. Starling Marte has an eight game hitting streak, and is hitting for a .342/.381/.579 line in his last ten games. Matt Curry continues with his strong July, hitting for a .324/.376/.510 line in 102 at-bats.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 7, Brevard County 0
Starting Pitcher: Jhonathan Ramos, LHP (3-3, 2.64) – 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Evan Chambers, CF (.240) – 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ramon Cabrera, DH (.351) – 2-for-2, 3 BB, SB, 2 RBI
Robbie Grossman, RF (.289) – 1-for-5, 2B, R
Game Notes: Grossman’s run gave him 99 on the season, breaking the Pirates’ high-A single season record for most runs, set in 2005 by Pat Magness. Grossman is one run away from 100, and 7 walks away from the century mark. If he gets both, he will be the first minor leaguer since Nick Swisher in 2004 to reach 100 runs and 100 walks in a season. He also extended his on-base streak to 27 games, which is ten fewer than his season best 37 game on-base streak earlier in the year. Evan Chambers hit his 11th homer.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lakewood 5, West Virginia 4
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (3.14) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Kawika Emsley-Pai, C (.278) – 3-for-3, 2 2B, BB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Casey Sadler, RHP (2.96) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Victor Black, RHP (3.16) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Drew Maggi, SS (.249) – 1-for-4, BB, SB
Game Notes: Maggi stole his 26th base of the season. Fuesser has struggled lately, with 16 earned runs in 21 innings.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 3, Lowell 2
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (4.58) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman, CF (.233) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Josh Poytress, LHP (2-2, 5.59) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Freeman has a hit in seven of his last eight games, going 11-for-31 in that span. He hasn’t drawn a walk, but does have four homers in that stretch. Poytress has allowed one run in 8.1 innings over his last three appearances.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Braves 8, Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Bryce Weidman, RHP (4.76) – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, RF (.229) – 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Dylan Child, C (.267) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Yhonatan Herrand, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Herrand made his second appearance in the US, and combined has two shutout innings with one walk allowed. The right hander signed for $185 K last year, and was touching 97 MPH with his fastball in the Spring. Jeff Clement went 0-for-4 in a rehab appearance.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 1, Rays 0
Starting Pitcher: Martires Cadet, LHP (1-1, 1.13) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, CF (.344) – 1-for-2, 2B
Game Notes: The game was completed early. Fortunato had the only hit of the game for the Pirates, extending his hitting streak to 27 games.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Rays 6, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Luis Campos, RHP (5.48) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 2B (.368) – 3-for-5, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jose Roman, 1B (.321) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Roman hit his 4th homer of the year.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 57-52, 3rd Place, 9.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 46-60, 6th Place, 14.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 51-56 Overall, 21-16 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 48-54 Overall, 14-21 2nd Half, T-6th Place, 7.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 13-29, 6th Place, 11.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 21-15, 2nd Place, 4.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 32-18, 2nd Place, 0.5 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 36-29, 1st Place
