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 (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
3. Gregory Polanco, CF, Bradenton (.000) – 0-for-4
4. Alen Hanson, SS, Bradenton (.000) – 0-for-4, 3 K
5. Luis Heredia, RHP, Extended Spring Training
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.250) – 1-for-4, 2 K
7. Barrett Barnes, CF, Extended Spring Training
8. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, West Virginia (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
10. Nick Kingham, RHP, Bradenton (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
11. Clay Holmes, RHP, West Virginia (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
12. Dilson Herrera, 2B, West Virginia (.000) – 0-for-3, BB, K
13. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.000) – 0-for-2, BB
14. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
15. Wyatt Mathisen, C, West Virginia (.000) – 0-for-3, BB, K
16. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Bradenton (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
17. Victor Black, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 20.25) – 1.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
18. Andy Oliver, LHP, Indianapolis (0-0, 0.00) – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
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: Jacob Stallings, C (1.000) – 3-for-3, 2B, HR
Home Runs: Jarek Cunningham (1), Taylor Lewis (1), Jacob Stallings (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 4, Indianapolis 0
Starting Pitcher: Andy Oliver, LHP (0-0, 0.00) – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Presley, CF (.500) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Jordy Mercer, SS (.250) – 1-for-4, 2 K
Vic Black, RHP (0-1, 20.25) – 1.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Andy Oliver had a strong start, only running into trouble in one inning. He had given up one walk and one hit through five, while striking out four. In the sixth inning he had some control problems, issuing two walks and a single to load the bases with one out. Oliver got back to back strikeouts to get out of the jam and end his first start of the year. He threw 81 pitches, with 52 strikes. Vic Black had a great first inning, giving up a hit, then striking out his next three batters. He was working in the 94-95 MPH range, according to the stadium gun. He added a fourth strikeout in his second inning of work, but also walked two and gave up a single. Mike Zagurski came on in relief and gave up a grand slam on his first pitch. Alex Presley had two of the three hits tonight, with Jordy Mercer having the other. Brandon Inge made a rehab appearance as the DH, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a HBP.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Erie 10, Altoona 6
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (0-1, 7.20) – 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.400) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Matt Curry, 1B (.400) – 2-for-5
Alex Dickerson, RF (.500) – 2-for-4
Drew Maggi, DH (.333) – 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Jason Townsend, RHP (0.00) – 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Brandon Cumpton didn’t have the best start tonight. Last year he had a 3.84 ERA in 152.1 innings in Double-A. Nate Baker came on and gave up five runs in 0.1 innings after Cumpton left the game. Alex Dickerson picked up the first minor league hit of the year, and Jarek Cunningham picked up the first home run. Cunningham’s value comes from his power potential, although that wasn’t on display last year with Altoona. He only managed a .120 ISO after an impressive .258 ISO with Bradenton in 2011.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Fort Myers 4, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (3.60) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jacob Stallings, C (1.000) – 3-for-3, 2B, HR
Other Notable Performers
Taylor Lewis, LF (.500) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Eliecer Navarro, LHP (0-1, 3.00) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Robby Rowland didn’t have his usual good control. Last year he had a 1.9 BB/9 ratio in West Virginia. Tonight he had four walks in five innings. The sinkerball pitcher was a typical ground ball machine, with a 10:3 GO/AO ratio. Eliecer Navarro, who will be piggybacking this year, struck out four in three innings to close out the game, but gave up the winning run. Jacob Stallings missed the cycle by a triple. Taylor Lewis got off to a hot start last year in his first month in West Virginia, but cooled the rest of the year. He had a low OBP last year, which isn’t a good thing for a speedy outfielder. He displayed some pop at times last year, and showed that tonight with a home run and a double. Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco each went 0-for-4, and Hanson struck out three times.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Asheville 3, West Virginia 0
Starting Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, LHP (0-1, 3.60) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, RF (.250) – 1-for-4, 2 K
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, 1B (.000) – 0-for-4, 4 K
Jason Creasy, RHP (3.00) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Joely Rodriguez had a good start in his jump to low-A. Rodriguez didn’t allow any runs until the last inning, with his two runs scoring on a wild pitch and a single. The lefty has been a sleeper in the system for the last two years, and was ranked in our top 50 heading into this season. He’s got a good three pitch mix, and all three of his pitches have cutting action. Josh Bell had one of the two hits tonight for West Virginia, with Walker Gourley getting the other one. Stetson Allie didn’t have a good start, striking out four times.
