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.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-0, 2.25) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 4.91) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.296) – 1-for-4
4. Josh Bell, RF (.269) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.273) – DNP
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.235) – DNP
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 27.00) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, RF (.269) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Brandon Boggs (3), Jordy Mercer (1), Josh Bell (1), Gregory Polanco (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 8, Columbus 6
Starting Pitcher: Justin Wilson, LHP (1-1, 3.09) – 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer, SS (.286) – 1-for-4, BB, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brandon Boggs, RF (.250) – 1-for-3, BB, HR
Eric Fryer, C (.450) – 2-for-4, 2B
Jeremy Farrell, 3B-1B (.176) – 2-for-4
Gorkys Hernandez, LF (.286) – 2-for-4, RBI
Bryan Morris, RHP (11.57) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game story.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was postponed due to rain.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Palm Beach 10, Bradenton 4
Starting Pitcher: A.J. Burnett, RHP (0-2, 8.53) – 1.2 IP, 5 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.208) – 3-for-4, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Evan Chambers, CF (.182) – 2-for-4
Tyler Waldron, RHP (5.40) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: A.J. Burnett made a rehab start, and was knocked out in the second inning. Palm Beach scored nine runs in the inning. Burnett gave up a double, a single, and a double to lad off the inning. He followed that with a strikeout, but a wild pitch allowed the runner to reach. Another double and a single brought in two more runs. Burnett got a ground out and a strikeout, which would have ended the inning with five runs if it hadn’t been for the wild pitch. After hitting a batter and walking another batter, Jason Townsend was brought in. Townsend got a grounder to third base, but Stefan Welch threw the ball away, allowing two more runs to score.
Tyler Waldron later came on to pitch in relief, and had four strong innings. Alex Dickerson entered the game with two hits in 20 at-bats on the season, but went 3-for-4 tonight.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Asheville 10, West Virginia 6
Starting Pitcher: Mike Jefferson, LHP (1-1, 6.75) – 3.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, RF (.269) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.292) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Jose Osuna, 1B (.280) – 2-for-4
Trent Stevenson, RHP (1.80) – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Josh Bell hit his first professional home run tonight on a ball that reportedly carried out of the ballpark. Gregory Polanco also homered, his first of the 2012 season. This was originally Stetson Allie’s spot in the rotation, although he remains out with tightness in his elbow due to the cold weather. Mike Jefferson made the start instead, and was roughed up early. Trent Stevenson came on in relief and had a good outing.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 3-3
AA: Altoona Curve – 3-2
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 2-4
A: West Virginia Power – 1-6
