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 (2-1, 4.63) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-6, 4.05) – DNP
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.290) – 1-for-4, BB
5. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.328) – 1-for-4, HR
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (0-1, 0.64) – DNP
8. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (7-3, 2.45) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (6-4, 3.05) – DNP
10. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.246) – 1-for-4, 2B, BB
11. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.302) – 0-for-4
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (1-2, 5.29) – DNP
13. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (1-5, 5.50) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (6-4, 3.34) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.194) – DNP
16. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.66) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.259) – 0-for-4
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.353) – 1-for-4
19. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.220) – DNP
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.292) – 1-for-3, 2B
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Yamaico Navarro, 3B (.284) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Jordy Mercer (4), Yamaico Navarro (4), Alen Hanson (14), Jose Osuna (6), Samuel Gonzalez (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 7, Louisville 3
Starting Pitcher: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (8-0, 2.96) – 6.0 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yamaico Navarro, 3B (.284) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jordy Mercer, SS (.287) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Starling Marte, CF (.290) – 1-for-4, BB
Chris Leroux, RHP (3.97) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Yamaico Navarro and Jordy Mercer both hit their fourth homers of the year. Rick VandenHurk now has a 2.96 ERA in 48.2 innings with Indianapolis, along with a 39:16 K/BB ratio. Chris Leroux pitched two shutout innings. As David Todd points out, his rehab assignment ends tomorrow, so his next appearance will likely be in the majors.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Binghampton 3, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (3.13) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.254) – 3-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Jeff Inman, RHP (1-2, 4.29) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Robbie Grossman had three of Altoona’s four hits on the night. Grossman has been on fire lately, with a .312/.424/.532 line in 77 at-bats in June. In his last ten games he has a .432/.571/.676 line in 37 at-bats. Jeff Inman blew the save and got the loss, giving up two in the bottom of the ninth.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 3, Charlotte 2
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (5.87) – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.292) – 1-for-3, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jhonathan Ramos, LHP (3-1, 2.66) – 2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Alex Dickerson has a .294/.342/.647 line in 34 at-bats over his last ten games. He was hitting well in June, with a .316/.369/.537 line and four homers in 95 at-bats. Matt Benedict made his third start in high-A, and did much better this time around after combining for ten earned runs in 9.1 innings in his first two starts.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Delmarva 7, West Virginia 3
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (0-6, 6.80) – 0.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, 1B (.269) – 2-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.328) – 1-for-4, HR
Game Notes: Alen Hanson hit his 14th homer of the year, which leads the minor league system. Jose Osuna hit his sixth of the year. Ryan Hafner continued his struggles, only getting one out before exiting the game. On the season Hafner has a 6.80 ERA in 46.1 innings, with a 23:48 K/BB ratio.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Batavia 6, State College 2
Starting Pitcher: Jason Creasy, RHP (5.06) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Samuel Gonzalez, 1B (.220) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ryan Hornback, DH (.318) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Samuel Gonzalez hit his first homer of the year. The converted catcher only had one last year, but hit for a .302 average. So far this year he’s off to a slower start with a .220 average in 41 at-bats. Jason Creasy had a better start this time around, giving up two runs in five innings, while striking out a season high six batters. That’s after he gave up four runs in 4.1 innings in his last start.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Tigers 6, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Dovydas Neverauskas, RHP (0-1, 5.91) – 3.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Luis Urena, RF-CF (.286) – 1-for-2, BB, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Wyatt Mathisen, C (.353) – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Adalberto Santos made another rehab start, going 1-for-3 as the DH. Josh Poytress also made a rehab start, pitching a shutout inning with one strikeout. Stetson Allie went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
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: Red Sox 6, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Cristian Henriquez, LHP (0-4, 5.23) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adrian De Aza, DH (.268) – 2-for-4, 2B
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Phillies 4, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Dan Urbina, RHP (0-1, 5.32) – 3.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, CF (.380) – 3-for-4, SB
