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 (Stolmy Pimentel #13). 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. If a player is out for the season (Jameson Taillon #2, Clay Holmes #12), he will be removed and everyone below him will move up a spot. Removing these guys doesn’t mean they have lost prospect status. It is just an attempt to get 20 active prospects on the list. Rankings are from the 2014 Prospect Guide, and links on each name go to their Pirates Prospects player pages.
1. Gregory Polanco, CF, Indianapolis – 0-for-2, 2 BB
2. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Bradenton – DNP
3. Austin Meadows, CF, West Virginia – Disabled List (4/22 Update)
4. Alen Hanson, SS, Altoona – 1-for-4
5. Nick Kingham, RHP, Altoona – DNP
6. Reese McGuire, C, West Virginia – 2-for-5
7. Josh Bell, RF, Bradenton – DNP
8. Luis Heredia, RHP, West Virginia Power – Disabled List (4/22 Update)
9. Harold Ramirez, OF, West Virginia – 3-for-4, 2B, BB
10. Andrew Lambo, OF, Indianapolis – Disabled List (5/7 Update)
11. Joely Rodriguez, LHP, Altoona – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
12. Blake Taylor, LHP, Extended Spring Training – DNP
13. Cody Dickson, LHP, West Virginia – DNP
14. Barrett Barnes, CF, West Virginia – Disabled List (4/14 Update)
15. JaCoby Jones, SS, West Virginia – 0-for-5
16. Michael De La Cruz, OF, Extended Spring Training – DNP
17. Wyatt Mathisen, 3B, West Virginia – 1-for-4, BB
18. Jin-De Jhang, C, Bradenton – DNP
19. Brandon Cumpton, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
20. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Harold Ramirez, CF – 3-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Pawtucket 1
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 1B – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Chris Dickerson, CF – 2-for-4, 2B
Jake Brigham, RHP – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: After allowing 12 in 4.2 innings last time out, Casey Sadler allowed just one hit in six innings Wednesday. Sadler did walk three and allowed one unearned run, but he struck out seven. Jake Brigham toss three scoreless innings for the save in his first relief appearance after being sent to the bullpen this week. Chris Dickerson extended his hit streak to 12 games. He has three consecutive multi-hit games. – Ryan Palencer
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Binghamton 5, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, LHP – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas, CF – 1-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Keon Broxton, LF – 1-for-3, 2B
Jarek Cunningham, 3B – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Joely Rodriguez had a big night for strikeouts. Coming into this game, Rodriguez had just ten strikeouts in 29.1 innings of work this season. His seven strikeouts tonight matched his total over his previous four starts. Mel Rojas continued his hot hitting, and has a hit in eight of his last nine games, with four doubles in that stretch. Keon Broxton has also been hot lately, with a 1.442 OPS in his last ten games. Alen Hanson had his 12th error of the season.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed due to rain.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 5, Augusta 4
Starting Pitcher: Shane Carle, RHP – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Harold Ramirez, CF – 3-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers:
Reese McGuire, C – 2-for-5
Erich Weiss, 2B – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Yhonathan Barrios, RHP – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Shane Carle has given up two earned runs in 11 innings over his last two starts, with a 4:0 K/BB ratio. On the season he has shown good control, with just three walks and 25 strikeouts in 39.2 innings. Harold Ramirez has a hit in all five games since returning from his hamstring injury, going 8-for-23 with two doubles and two walks. Reese McGuire had his second straight multi-hit game, and now has a seven game hitting streak. He’s been hitting for average lately, and has a good average this season, but hasn’t shown a lot of power. Erich Weiss also extended his hitting streak to seven games.
