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 (0-0,5.25 ) – 5 IP 5 H 3 R 3 ER 1 BB 7 K 1 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 2.63) – Next start 4/25
3. Starling Marte, CF (.264) – DNP
4. Josh Bell, RF (.269) – DNP
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.226) -0-for-2, 3 BB 2 R
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.282) – 2-for-5, 2 RBI
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – 0.1 IP 1 H 2 R 2 ER 4 BB 0 K 0 HR
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 12.86) – Next Start: 4/21
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP(4.20) 6 IP 3 H 2 R 0 ER 1 BB 8 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, RF (.464) – 4-for-5, 2 2B, 4 RBI
Home Runs: Drew Maggi (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Game Notes: Game was postponed. Will be made up as part of a doubleheader on July 12
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Richmond 15
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Pribanic, RHP (7.36) 2.2 IP 9 H 6 R 6 ER 2 BB 0 K 1 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, RF (.464) – 4-for-5, 2 2B, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Quincy Latimore, LF (.178) – 2-for-4, RBI, SB
Tony Sanchez, C (.282) – 2-for-5, 2 RBI
Robbie Grossman, CF (.226) -0-for-2, 3 BB 2 R
Game Notes: Altoona had a 7-6 lead going into the 8th inning, before Zach Foster and Matt McSwain combined to give up nine runs in the last two innings. Santos has seven hits in the last two games and he has 13 hits in 28 AB’s so far this year. He came into the game with no RBI’s. Brock Holt went 0-for-5, dropped his average down 30 points to .296 in 48 AB’s. Altoona made four errors, including two by Santos. Runners were 4-for-4 in stolen bases off Tony Sanchez.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 4, Fort Myers 3
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-0 5.25) 5 IP 5 H 3 R 3 ER 1 BB 7 K 1 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi (.286) 2-4, HR, 2 runs, SB
Other Notable Performers
Alex Dickerson,1B (.259) 1-3, BB
Quinton Miller, RHP (7.04) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Cole made his third pro start and recorded six strikeouts in the first two innings. He now has 18 strikeouts in 12 innings and tonight was the second time he recorded seven strikeouts in a game. Josh Poytress followed him with two scoreless innings, picking up the win in his Bradenton debut. In 8.1 innings with WV this year, he allowed just one run and struck out eight. Miller got the save with his first scoreless outing of the year. Maggi’s homer was the only one among the Pirates farm clubs today and it ended up being the game winner.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Charleston 4 , West Virginia 3
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (4.20) 6 IP 3 H 2 R 0 ER 1 BB 8 K 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, SS (.406) – 2-for-4, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Jose Osuna, 1B (.304) – 2-FOR-4, run
Willy Garcia, LF (.196) – 0-for-3, 2 RBI
Gregory Polanco, CF (.296)- 1-3, BB 2 SB
Game Notes: Stetson Allie made his return from elbow tightness. It was his first game since he started on 4/6, when couldn’t get out of the first inning. He faced six batters tonight and gave up and infield single, four walks and he recorded one out before being pulled. Allie was credited with the loss. Josh Bell did not play. Dodson left with the scored tied and both runs he allowed were unearned. He had seven strikeouts total in his first two games and also allowed two unearned runs in his first start.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 6-8
AA: Altoona Curve – 6-8
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 7-7
A: West Virginia Power – 5-10
