TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the mid-season update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Altoona (1-0, 3.60) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (4-6, 4.10) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.261) – 1-for-5
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.316) – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (No Stats) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (5-2, 2.34) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (5-3, 3.13) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.226) – 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.292) – DNP
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-0, 1.80) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-4, 5.22) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (5-4, 3.62) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.229) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.34) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.268) – 0-for-4
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.700) – 3-for-4, BB, 2 RBI
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.000) – 0-for-3
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.289) – 1-for-4
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jose Morales, C (.297) – 4-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (7), Robbie Grossman (5), Maximo Rivera (2), Dilson Herrera (2), Jesus Vasquez (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 10, Gwinnett 2
Starting Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, RHP (3-3, 4.47) – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Morales, C (.297) – 4-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Yamaico Navarro, SS (.283) – 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
Duke Welker, RHP (3.48) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 9, New Britain 4
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (1-0, 3.60) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, RF (.244) – 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, CF (.226) – 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.238) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Nathan Baker, LHP (5.34) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: My live report of Gerrit Cole’s Double-A debut.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: St. Lucie 6, Bradenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP (3.25) – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Howard, 1B (.296) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Gift Ngoepe, SS (.246) – 1-for-4, SB
Game Notes: Casey Sadler made his third start of the year. In his previous two starts he combined to give up five earned runs in eight innings of work. As a reliever this year he has a 3.26 ERA in 38.2 innings, with a 35:7 K/BB ratio. He usually pitches multiple inning outings, sometimes going 3-4 innings in relief. Sadler throws his fastball consistently in the 91-93 MPH range, with good downward movement.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off for the SAL All-Star break.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Williamsport 13, State College 1
Starting Pitcher: Jake Burnette, RHP (0-1, 6.00) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, RF (.400) – 1-for-2, 3B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Pat Ludwig, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: The State College pitching staff had a rough night. Several 2012 draft picks made their debuts, with mixed results. Dalton Friend gave up six runs on five hits without recording an out. Lance Breedlove gave up three runs in one inning. Pat Ludwig and Josh Smith each pitched shutout innings. The offense was held to one hit.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 11, Tigers 4
Starting Pitcher: Dovydas Neverauskas, RHP (6.00) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 2B (.333) – 2-for-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Other Notable Performers
Wyatt Mathisen, DH (.700) – 3-for-4, BB, 2 RBI
Jesus Vasquez, 1B (.333) – 1-for-3, HR, BB, 4 RBI
Game Notes: Dilson Herrera hit his second homer of the year. He also homered during the first game of the season. Jesus Vasquez hit his first homer of the year. Wyatt Mathisen went 3-for-4 and is now 7-for-10 with a double and two walks in his first three games.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
For a primer on the 2012 DSL Pirates, along with information on the players to watch, check out the 2012 DSL Preview.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 2, Yankees 0
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Grullon, RHP (2.81) – 4.2 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ramses Pena, LF (.333) – 1-for-3, SB
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 3, Cubs 1
Starting Pitcher: Luis Santos, RHP (2-2, 2.00) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jordan Galvez, 3B (.212) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3B, SB
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 43-29
AA: Altoona Curve – 33-36
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 29-42
A: West Virginia Power – 23-47
A-: State College Spikes – 1-2
RK: GCL Pirates – 2-1
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 10-6
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 9-7
