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, 5.14) – Next Start: 4/20
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 2.63) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
3. Starling Marte, CF (.264) – 1-for-4
4. Josh Bell, RF (.269) – 2-for-5, 2B
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.235) – 1-for-3
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.265) – 0-for-3, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Next Start: TBD
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 12.86) – Next Start: 4/21
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, RF (.391) – 3-for-4, 2B, SB
Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 4, Indianapolis 0
Starting Pitcher: Daniel McCutchen, RHP (1-1, 3.97) – 2.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brandon Boggs, RF (.333) – 3-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Jordy Mercer, SS (.231) – 2-for-4
Starling Marte, LF (.264) – 1-for-4
Tim Alderson, RHP (0.00) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s live game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 4, Richmond 3
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (1-2, 4.15) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, RF (.391) – 3-for-4, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Brock Holt, SS (.326) – 3-for-4, 2B
Quincy Latimore, LF (.146) – 1-for-4, HR, 3 K
Matt Curry, 1B (.279) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Victor Black, RHP (1.80) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Duke Welker, RHP (1.29) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: After giving up five runs in 4.1 innings in his first start of the year, Brandon Cumpton has combined to allow three runs on 11 hits in 13 innings over his last two starts, with a 7:2 K/BB ratio. Victor Black now has pitched five innings, allowing four runs, one earned, on eight hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. Duke Welker’s earned run tonight was his first of the season in seven innings. He’s got a 6:1 K/BB ratio in that span. Quincy Latimore hit his first homer of the year, but now has 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats (31.7%).
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 2, Fort Myers 1
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (2.63) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.250) – 2-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Evan Chambers, RF (.250) – 1-for-4, SB
Eliecer Navarro, LHP (1.46) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jameson Taillon had a dominant start for the second straight game. In two starts in a row he has gone five innings, allowing one run, no walks, and striking out six. On the season he has a 2.63 ERA in 13.2 innings, with an 18:2 K/BB ratio. On Sunday I wrote about how Taillon was working to reduce the drop in his delivery, which should prevent a lot of the hard hit balls we’ve seen against him in the past. Eliecer Navarro came on in relief for three shutout innings, and now has a 1.46 ERA in 12.1 innings this year, with a 10:1 K/BB ratio. Dan Grovatt hit an RBI single in the tenth inning, and Jason Townsend came on for the save to give Bradenton the extra innings win.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Charleston 9, West Virginia 8
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (3.27) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.294) – 2-for-4, 3B, BB, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.400) – 2-for-5, 2B
Josh Bell, RF (.269) – 2-for-5, 2B
Willy Garcia, LF (.208) – 1-for-4, BB, 2 SB, 2 K
Game Notes: Fuesser has allowed four earned runs in 11 innings this year. In his first two starts he walked nine and struck out five. Today was a much better outcome with his control. Trent Stevenson gave up six runs, five earned, on six hits in 0.2 innings today. He’s given up ten earned runs in 3.2 innings over his last two outings. Alen Hanson extended his hitting streak to ten games, and his double extended his extra-base hitting streak to seven games. Gregory Polanco and Willy Garcia both stole two bases tonight, giving both outfielders three on the season. Polanco also hit his second triple of the year.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 6-8
AA: Altoona Curve – 6-7
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 6-7
A: West Virginia Power – 5-9
