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, 2.74) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 2.70) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
3. Starling Marte, CF (.315) – DNP
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.243) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.85) – Next Probable Start: 7/11
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-6, 5.27) – Next Probable Start: 7/14
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.80) – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-6, 3.14) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.57) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Aaron Baker, 1B (.288) – 4-for-7, 2 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Mel Rojas Jr. (4), Yhonathan Barrios (1), Jonathan Schwind (1), Jose Roman (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Louisville 5, Indianapolis 2
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (3.80) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Anthony Norman, RF (.333) – 3-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.300) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Corey Wimberly, 2B (.241) – 2-for-5, SB
Game Notes: Pedro Alvarez went 0-for-3 with a walk in a rehab appearance. Matt Hague has been in a slump lately, going 1-for-19 with five strikeouts in his last five games.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 4, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (4-5, 3.47) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, 2B (.286) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.243) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
Bryan Morris, RHP (3.80) – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Eight of the nine Altoona starters recorded hits tonight, although the team only scored two runs. Colla, who looked great in the rotation initially, struggled in June, with a 4.85 ERA in 29.2 innings, and has allowed six runs in 11 innings in two July starts. His biggest issue has been the long ball, with nine homers allowed in his last 40.2 innings.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 6, Palm Beach 4
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (3.94) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Aaron Baker, 1B (.284) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.282) – 1-for-2, 2 BB, SB
David Rubinstein, (.271) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Game Notes: Bradenton won in eight innings (double header games normally go seven innings), after a two run inning in the top of the eighth, led off by an Aaron Baker double.
Result: Palm Beach 8, Bradenton 4
Starting Pitcher: Brett Sinkbeil, RHP (1-4, 4.63) – 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Aaron Baker, 1B (.288) – 2-for-3, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.285) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Bradenton allowed all eight runs in the fifth inning. Three inherited runs scored off of Jhonathan Ramos, who also allowed three unearned runs of his own.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Hagerstown 4, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (1.89) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas Jr. (.263) – 2-for-4, HR, SB
Other Notable Performers
Victor Black, RHP (2.50) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Rojas homered for the second night in a row, giving him four on the year. He also stole his 15th base of the season. Fuesser has allowed just four earned runs in his last 31 innings (1.16 ERA), including two runs in 17 innings since making the switch to the rotation. He also has a 19:3 K/BB ratio in his time as a starter.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Batavia 16, State College 3
Starting Pitcher: Jordan Cooper, RHP (0-1, 16.88) – 2.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Taylor Lewis, CF (.214) – 1-for-3, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Samuel Gonzalez, C (.341) – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes: State College allowed a run in every inning but the first, with the bullpen giving up ten runs after Cooper was hit for six in 2.2 innings. Taylor Lewis hit his fifth triple of the year.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 4, Braves 2
Starting Pitcher: Orlando Castro, LHP (2-0, 0.90) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yhonathan Barrios, 3B (.375) – 2-for-3, HR, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jonathan Schwind, DH (.353) – 1-for-3, HR, RBI
Gavi Nivar, CF (.320) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Barrios hit his first homer of the year, and stole his fifth base. Orlando Castro has now allowed just two runs on 14 hits in 20 innings, with a 17:2 K/BB ratio.
RK: DSL Pirates
The DSL Pirates results weren’t uploaded last night.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Rays 13, Pirates 9
Starting Pitcher: Roberto Espinoza, RHP (5.03) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Roman, DH (.333) – 4-for-4, 2 2B, HR, BB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ulises Montilla, 2B (.377) – 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI
Game Notes: Roman hit his second home run of the year. Montilla is 9-for-16 in July.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 44-45, 3rd Place, 14.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 37-48, 6th Place, 14.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 39-46 Overall, 9-6 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 41-42 Overall, 6-9 2nd Half, T-6th Place, 3.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 5-16, 6th Place, 8.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 10-6, T-1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 19-10, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 27-18, 1st Place
