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 (0-1, 5.29) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 1.93) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.292) – 1-for-2, 2B, RBI
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – DNP
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.182) – 0-for-4
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.244) – 0-for-3, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 10.24) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jake Fox, 1B (.500) – 2-for-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Louisville 1
Starting Pitcher: Kris Johnson, LHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jake Fox, 1B (.500) – 2-for-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, PH-CF (.292) – 1-for-2, 2B, RBI
Tim Wood, RHP (1-3, 7.56) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Daniel McCutchen, RHP (3.52) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s live game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Harrisburg 8, Altoona 0
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (2-2, 5.21) – 5.1 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Curry, 1B (.317) – 1-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Adalberto Santos, RF (.447) – 1-for-3, BB
Victor Black, RHP (1.17) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nathan Baker gave up just one earned run in 11 innings over his first two starts of the year. In his last two starts he has given up ten earned runs in eight innings. Victor Black has now given up one earned run in 7.2 innings, with an 8:3 K/BB ratio on the season. Matt Curry has a seven game hitting streak, and has a double in each of his last six games. Adalberto Santos has a five game hitting streak, and is now 13-for-26 with three walks since Andrew Lambo went on the disabled list.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Charlotte 8, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-1, 5.29) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.241) – 1-for-3
Other Notable Performers
Joan Montero, RHP (13.50) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Gerrit Cole had a bad luck night tonight. He gave up three runs in the third inning, with no help from his defense. After Cole hit a batter with one out, Carlos Paulino was called for catchers interference against the next batter, putting runners on first and second. An RBI single brought in the first run. Cole got what would have been an inning ending double play ball, but Drew Maggi threw wide of the bag at second, pulling Gift Ngoepe off the base, which loaded the bases. Another grounder to Maggi only got one out, and brought in the second run of the inning. Cole followed that with a grounder back to the mound, but Alex Dickerson dropped the ball after it went in and out of his glove, allowing a third run to score. The final two runs were unearned.
Cole gave up two more runs in the third on a leadoff walk and two singles. He wasn’t hit hard, with all three hits being singles. He was hitting 98-99 MPH several times, and getting swings and misses on the upper 90s fastballs. On the season he has a 5.29 ERA in 17 innings, with a 23:6 K/BB ratio.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 2, Savannah 1
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (2.12) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, DH (.415) – 2-for-4, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Jose Osuna, 1B (.299) – 1-for-2, BB, RBI
Trent Stevenson, RHP (9.26) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Jordan Cooper, RHP (1-1, 4.91) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Zac Fuesser had a great start today for West Virginia. Throughout his career he’s moved between starting and long relief. This was just the sixth time he’s gone six or more innings. His eight strikeouts matches a career high, which he reached on two occasions last year with West Virginia. Alen Hanson extended his hitting streak to 15 games, then later brought in the go ahead run in the eighth inning. This was his 11th multi-hit game in 18 games this year. Hanson also stole two bases, giving him seven on the year. He was thrown out trying to steal third, his third caught stealing of the season.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 9-10
AA: Altoona Curve – 7-10
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 8-11
A: West Virginia Power – 6-13
