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 post trade deadline update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Altoona (3-5, 3.25) – 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 SO, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (1-0, 0.00) – DNP
3. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (2-1, 2.28) – DNP
4. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.315) – 2-for-5, 2B
5. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.328) – Low-A DL (UPDATE)
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL (UPDATE)
7. Clay Holmes, RHP, State College (4-3, 2.19) – DNP
8. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (9-5, 2.68) – DNP
9. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (9-6, 3.84) – DNP
10. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 1.59) – DNP
11. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.288) – State College DL (UPDATE)
12. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.216) – 0-for-4
13. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.303) – 1-for-4
14. Matt Curry, 1B, Altoona (.294) – 2-for-4, 2 BB, 2B
15. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (2-2, 2.51) – DNP
16. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.310) – DNP
17. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (6-7, 4.62) – DNP
18. Jose Osuna, 1B, West Virginia (.283) – 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
19. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, West Virginia (4-5, 5.13) – DNP
20. Victor Black, RHP, Altoona (2-3, 1.82) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Gustavo Barrios, DH (.327) – 4-for-6, 3B, 5 RBI
Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (15), Matt Hague (4), Henrry Rosario (3)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 7, Louisville 5
Starting Pitcher: Chris Leroux, RHP (3-0 2.84) 5.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.233)- 4-for-5, 2B, RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.216) – 0-for-4
Brock Holt, 2B (.383) – 0-for-4
Alex Presley, CF (.311) – 3-for-4, BB
Matt Hague, 3B (.284) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 14, Trenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (3-5 3.25) – 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, CF (.252) – 3-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, BB
Other Notable Performers
Ramon Cabrera, C (.270) – 2-for-6, 2 RBI, 2B
Andrew Lambo, RF (.268) – 2-for-5, 2B, BB
Matt Curry, 1B (.294) – 2-for-4, 2B, 2 BB
Jason Townsend, RHP (1-0 0.00) 4.1 IP 2 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 2 SO 0 HR
Game Notes: Tim’s live recap of Cole’s start.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 2, Ft Myers 1
Starting Pitcher: Kyle Kaminska, RHP (2-0 0.69) 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Paulino, C (.248) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Alex Dickerson, 1B (.303) – 1-for-4
Mel Rojas, CF (.250) – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Kyle Kaminska followed up his six no-hit innings in his first start for Bradenton, with just one run over seven innings. Doug Salinas closed the game out with his ninth save. Carlos Paulino was the only Bradenton player with more than one hit and Justin Howard’s double, was the only extra base hit. Both Marauders runs were unearned, as Ft Myers’ Tom Stuifbergen pitched a complete game with 17 groundball outs and no walks.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 5, Charleston 4
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (3-6 4.15) 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, 1B (.283) – 3-for-4, 2B, BB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.315) – 2-for-5, 2B
Willy Garcia, RF (.253) – 1-for-3, 2 RBI
Eric Avila, 3B (.295) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Eric Avila continued his recent hot streak with two hits tonight, giving him an 11 game hitting streak. He was recently named the SAL Player of the Week. Jose Osuna has an even longer hitting streak going, now up to 14 games. His double was his 35th on the season and his 51st extra base hit. Alen Hanson’s double was his 32nd, giving the Power three players with at least 32 doubles(Dan Gamache leads team with 36). Rinku Singh pitched 2.1 perfect innings, striking out four batters and Orlando Castro picked up the win with a scoreless ninth. Osuna plated the winning run with a one out, bases loaded single in bottom of the ninth inning.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 5, Auburn 4 in 12 innings
Starting Pitcher: Clario Perez, RHP (0-4 5.68) 4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Samuel Gonzalez, 1B (.224) – 3-for-4, BB, 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.244) – 3-for-6, 2B
Walkey Gourley, CF (.256) – 2-for-6
Game Notes: Clario Perez started and lasted four innings, allowing runs in each of the first three frames. Logan Pevny followed Perez with two scoreless innings, allowing just a single, while striking out two batters. Dalton Friend pitched three scoreless innings for the win, but he had a little help from his defense in the 12th. With no outs and men on 1st and 2nd, Friend gave up a single to right field, where Jesus Vasquez fielded it, and threw out the lead runner at home plate. The go-ahead run in the top of the inning scored on a Vasquez groundout. The game had 26 strikeouts between the two teams, including six by Auburn’s center fielder Wander Ramos
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 2, Phillies 0 (game suspended after two innings)
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 9, Marlins 0
Starting Pitcher: Christian Henriquez, LHP (2-4 3.03) – 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pablo Reyes, SS (.292) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notables
Danny Arribas, C (.306) – 2-for-4
Luis Benitez, CF (.188) – 0-for-1, 3 BB, 3 SB
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Pirates 15, Phillies 0
Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Vera, RHP (2-0 3.49) – 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gustavo Barrios, DH (.327) – 4-for-6, 3B, 5 RBI
Other Notables
Henrry Rosario, CF (.226) – 2-for-4, HR, 6 RBI
Dennis Hurtarte, 1B (.236) – 2-for-5, 2B
Rodney Polonia, 2B (.215) – 3-for-5, 2B, RBI
