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 (3-1, 2.60) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-4, 3.29) – 3.2 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
3. Starling Marte, CF (.261) – 2-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.217) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.262) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-2, 4.95) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.261) – 2-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
Home Runs: Starling Marte (3), Jordy Mercer (3), Alex Presley (2), Justin Howard (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 9, Louisville 4
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (3.17) – 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 11 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.261) – 2-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jordy Mercer, 3B (.298) – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Alex Presley, RF (.243) – 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Bowie 9, Altoona 6
Starting Pitcher: Matt McSwain, RHP (2-2, 4.89) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, C (.262) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, CF (.217) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Game Notes: Wilbur Miller’s live game recap.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Jupiter 5, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-4, 3.29) – 3.2 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.254) – 3-for-4, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Justin Howard, DH (.288) – 1-for-4, HR
Game Notes: In his last three starts, Taillon has given up 13 runs in 15.1 innings, with a 12:8 K/BB ratio. Justin Howard hit his first homer of the year. Dan Grovatt is now hitting for a .314/.360/.500 line in 70 at-bats in the month of May.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off today.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 28-21
AA: Altoona Curve – 22-26
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 22-28
A: West Virginia Power – 15-35
