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. If a player is in the majors, he will be removed, everyone below him will be shifted up a spot, and a new player will be added to the bottom of the list. Rankings are from the pre-season rankings, and links to each prospect writeup can be found by clicking the player names below. Players who weren’t in the original top 20 are linked to their player page on the site.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 6.00) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (1-1, 1.64) – DNP
3. Gregory Polanco, CF, Bradenton (.289) – 2-for-4, 2B
4. Alen Hanson, SS, Bradenton (.191) – DNP
5. Luis Heredia, RHP, Extended Spring Training
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.283) – 1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
7. Barrett Barnes, CF, Extended Spring Training
8. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, West Virginia (0-0, 2.35) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 19.29) – Triple-A DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP, Bradenton (0-2, 6.52) – DNP
11. Clay Holmes, RHP, West Virginia (1-0, 2.57) – 5.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
12. Dilson Herrera, 2B, West Virginia (.324) – 1-for-4, BB, RBI
13. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.240) – 1-for-4, 2B, Run
14. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – In Majors
15. Wyatt Mathisen, C, West Virginia (.167) – DNP
16. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Bradenton (0-0, 6.43) – DNP
17. Victor Black, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 3.68) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
18. Andy Oliver, LHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 2.93) – DNP
19. Jin-De Jhang, C, Extended Spring Training
20. Stolmy Pimentel, RHP, Altoona (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, 2B (.600) – 3-for-5, 2B, RBI, SB
Home Runs: Walker Gourley (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Toledo 4
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (0-0, 6.75) – 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, 2B (.600) – 3-for-5, 2B, RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers:
Brett Carroll, DH (.379) – 1-for-4, BB, Run
Jerry Sands, RF (.200) – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: Brandon Cumpton was making his AAA debut. He was followed by 2.2 scoreless innings from Duke Welker and a perfect ninth inning from Vic Black, who picked up his second save. Josh Harrison was playing his first game since being sent down by the Pirates. Brett Carroll was named International League Player of the Week today. Jerry Sands had his first multi-hit game of the year. Indianapolis scored three runs in the eighth to pull off the comeback win.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Richmond 2, Altoona 0
Starting Pitcher: David Bromberg, RHP (0-1, 3.60) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, LF (.325) – 1-for-3, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Kenn Kasparek, RHP (1.59) – 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Drew Maggi, 3B (.250) – 1-for-2
Game Notes: The Curve had just five hits in the games, all singles from five different players. Drew Maggi, Alex Dickerson, Mel Rojas Jr, Andrew Lambo and David Bromberg had the hits. Lambo has reached base in all 11 games this season. Bromberg was making his 2013 debut. Nate Baker followed Kasparek with a scoreless ninth inning. He threw 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Jupiter 5, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Francisco Liriano, LHP (0-0, 0.00) – 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.289) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Dan Gamache, 2B (.325) – 1-for-3
Jose Contreras, RHP (9.00) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Gregory Polanco’s two hits and Dan Gamache’s single accounted for all the offense from the Marauders. Francisco Liriano pitched three perfect innings in his season debut, striking out six. He was followed by Jose Contreras, who was also making his 2013 debut. Contreras took the loss, allowing two runs in two innings. Zack Von Rosenberg finished off the game, allowing three runs on five hits and one inning in three innings. Alen Hanson had the night off. Check out Tim Williams’ recap of the night by Liriano and Contreras.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 6, Greenville 0
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes, RHP (1-0, 2.57) – 5.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Walker Gourley, 1B (.313) 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, DH (.373) – 0-for-3, 2 BB
Dilson Herrera, 2B (.324) – 1-for-4, RBI, BB
Raul Fortunato, LF (.378) – 2-for-4, 2B, Run
Game Notes: Clay Holmes picked up his first win of the season by throwing 5.1 scoreless innings. He walked just two batters after giving up four walks in each of his first two outings. In his last start, Holmes threw five scoreless innings. Raul Fortunato extended his hitting streak to ten games. Stetson Allie lost his hitting streak at nine games, but he reached base twice, extending his on-base streak to 11 games. Josh Bell drove in two runs, improving his total to 14 in just ten games. The home run by Gourley was just his third career homer in now his fifth season of pro ball. Ryan Hafner threw two scoreless innings. Francisco Diaz drew three walks.
