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. If a player is out for the season (Jameson Taillon #1, 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 mid-season top 20 update, and links on each name go to their Pirates Prospects player pages.
1. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Bradenton – DNP
2. Austin Meadows, CF, West Virginia – Disabled List (5/30 Update)
3. Reese McGuire, C, West Virginia – DNP
4. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
5. Alen Hanson, SS, Altoona – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, Bradenton – 1-for-5, RBI
7. Harold Ramirez, OF, West Virginia – 2-for-4, RBI, BB, SB
8. Cole Tucker, SS, GCL Pirates – DNP
9. Luis Heredia, RHP, West Virginia Power – DNP
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
11. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Altoona – 7.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
12. JaCoby Jones, SS, West Virginia – DNP
13. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
14. Andrew Lambo, OF, Indianapolis – Disabled List (5/30 Update)
15. Joely Rodriguez, LHP, Altoona – DNP
16. Michael De La Cruz, OF, GCL Pirates – DNP
17. Trey Supak, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
18. Buddy Borden, RHP, West Virginia – DNP
19. Stetson Allie, 1B, Altoona – Disabled List (6/20 Update)
20. Gage Hinsz, RHP, Unsigned
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Erik Lunde, 2B – 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Home Runs: Tony Sanchez (5), Justin Howard (2), Ralph Henriquez (1), Kevin Krause (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Norfolk 4
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Robert Andino, SS – 2-for-5, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Tony Sanchez, C – 1-for-5, HR, RBI
Mel Rojas Jr., – 1-for-3, BB, 2 R
Game Notes: In his second start since being optioned back to Indianapolis, Casey Sadler’s only blemish was a windblown home run. The sinker was working for Sadler, as he picked up 11 ground ball outs, to just three fly ball outs. While stretching back out into a starter, Sadler went six innings and threw 76 pitches. Over these frames, he allowed two hits, while walking one and striking out another.
Vin Mazzaro allowed only his second Triple-A run of the season and picked up his second blown save. Robert Andino picked up a pair of hits and RBI, while Tony Sanchez added his fifth home run of the season. – Ryan Palencer
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 5, Portland 4
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Sampson, RHP – 7.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Howard, 1B – 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Willy Garcia, RF – 1-for-4
Matt Curry, DH – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Adrian Sampson didn’t have his best stuff on Sunday, but he went seven innings and Altoona was still able to squeeze out a 5-4 victory. The four runs allowed by Sampson ties his season high, just the second time he’s given up more than three runs in a game. He has allowed homers in three straight games after giving up two home runs in his first 12 starts combined. Justin Howard and Ralph Henriquez each had solo homers. Howard also drove in another run with a fifth inning single. Drew Maggi had an RBI and Junior Sosa had two hits and scored a run.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Palm Beach 6, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: John Kuchno, RHP – 7.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adam Frazier, SS – 1-for-5, RBI, R
Other Notable Performers:
Neil Walker, 2B – 1-for-4, BB
Josh Bell, RF – 1-for-5, RBI
Jin-De Jhang, C – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Neil Walker made his first rehab appearance and went 1-for-4 with a single, walk and run scored. He played nine innings at second base, leaving in the bottom of the ninth for a pinch-runner. Bradenton suffered their first loss of the second half, losing 6-3 to Palm Beach. It broke a string of three straight shutouts by Marauders’ pitchers, which set a team record for consecutive shutouts. John Kuchno gave up six runs over seven inning, four of those runs were earned. Ryan Hafner followed him and threw two no-hit scoreless innings, striking out four batters. Josh Bell drove in his 45th run of the season. He had a single in the game, extending his hit streak to ten games. Bell is 17-for-35 during the streak.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 4, Lakewood 3
Starting Pitcher: Shane Carle, RHP – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Harold Ramirez, RF – 2-for-4, RBI, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers:
Wyatt Mathisen, 3B – 2-for-4, RBI
Erich Weiss, 2B – 1-for-4, RBI, SB
Live Report: West Virginia moved to 3-1 in the second half by taking the four game series with the Lakewood BlueClaws. Shane Carle got his first start since May and pitched well, giving up one run over six innings. He allowed eight hits, but limited the damage by bearing down when men were on base. Carle was throwing a lot of sinkers in the 90-92 MPH range, working quick and filling up the strike zone. He had four strikeouts and eight ground ball outs. Out of the four Power starters in this series against Lakewood, he looked the best and probably had as many swing and misses as Buddy Borden, Cody Dickson and Luis Heredia combined. Despite all those swings that came up empty, Carle pitches to contact and by throwing a lot of strikes, he gives up his share of hits, but also kept his pitch count down and worked late into the game.
Harold Ramirez had two base hits, extending his hit streak to 14 games. JaCoby Jones missed his second straight game with a tweaked knee. He is listed as day-to-day. Reese McGuire had the night off after catching three straight night games, including ten innings on Saturday. Wyatt Mathisen had two hits and drove in a run, while Edwin Espinal picked up his 37th RBI. West Virginia had nine hits in the game, all singles. Jusr four of the 15 runs scored by the Power in the series were earned runs. Kawika Emsley-Pai threw out all three runners that attempted to steal against him. For the Power this season, he has thrown out 13 out of 23 runners.
A-: JAMESTOWN JAMMERS
Result: Jamestown 9, Williamsport 3
Starting Pitcher: Austin Coley, RHP – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Erik Lunde, 2B – 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Jordan Luplow, LF – 2-for-4, 3B, BB
Kevin Krause, C – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Jamestown won for the third time this season, beating Williamsport by a 9-3 score. Kevin Krause, the Pirates ninth round pick this year, hit his first homer as a pro. Jordan Luplow, the third round pick, hit his first career triple. Erik Lunde drove in three runs, giving him seven RBIs on the season. Kevin Ross and Chase Simpson each had two hits. Starter Austin Coley did much better than his first start as a pro, which was also against Williamsport. In that game, he went 1.1 IP, allowing six earned runs. On Sunday, he allowed just one run over three innings.
RK: BRISTOL PIRATES
Result: Burlington 12, Bristol 3
Starting Pitcher: Billy Roth, RHP – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Enyel Vallejo, LF – 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Trae Arbet, SS – 1-for-4, 2B
Pablo Reyes, DH – 1-for-3, BB
Game Notes: Billy Roth didn’t have a strong debut, allowing five runs in his four innings of work. He did post an 0/6 BB/K ratio and 2.00 GO/AO ratio, so there was some good that came from his poor outing. The Pirates took Roth in the 16th round last year and paid him an over-slot $190,000 bonus to sign. Pablo Reyes went 1-for-3 with a walk. He is now hitting .400(6-for-15). Trae Arbet hit a double in four at-bats, his first hit of the season. Danny Arribas, Carlos Ozuna and Enyel Vallejo each drove in a run.
Check out the Bristol Pirates season preview.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The GCL Pirates were off on Sunday. Check out the GCL Pirates season preview.
RK: DSL PIRATES
The DSL Pirates were off Sunday. You can check out the DSL Pirates week three recap here.
