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 (Casey Sadler #16). 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 – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
7. Harold Ramirez, OF, West Virginia – DNP
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 – DNP
12. JaCoby Jones, SS, West Virginia – DNP
13. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 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 – DNP
20. Gage Hinsz, RHP, Unsigned
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, DH – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Gwinnett 0
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chris McGuiness, 1B – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Chris Dickerson, CF – 1-for-3, BB, SB
Game Notes: In his first start back in Triple-A after being optioned from Pittsburgh, Casey Sadler struggled with command early, but settled down. Of his first 30 pitches in two innings, Sadler threw 12 balls and walked a pair of hitters. However, he settled down nicely to throw five scoreless innings, tossing 68 pitches as he is getting stretched back into starting.
Tyler Waldron pitched two scoreless frames, striking out a pair in his return to the bullpen. Andy Oliver picked up his seventh save in as many opportunities. This was a 1.2 inning save. For only the second time since May 19, he walked a hitter. – Ryan Palencer
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was off today.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Fort Myers 6, Bradenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Chad Kuhl, RHP – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Bell, DH – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Eric Wood, 3B – 2-for-4
Game Notes: After being named the Florida State League player of the week last week, Josh Bell returned for his third straight multi-hit game. Bell has a hit in seven of his last eight games. He was also the top hitter in the system last week, and looks like he could be deserving of a promotion to Altoona soon. Eric Wood has a hit in 11 of his last 12 games. Chad Kuhl has had some good ratios lately, although the overall numbers have been poor. Tonight was a tough luck outing, as he gave up seven base runners in six innings, with six strikeouts, and that led to four runs. In his last three starts he has a 19:5 K/BB ratio in 17.2 innings.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off today.
A-: JAMESTOWN JAMMERS
Result: Mahoning Valley 2, Jamestown 1
Starting Pitcher: Alex McRae, RHP – 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carl Anderson, CF – 1-for-3, 3B, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Taylor Gushue, DH – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Taylor Gushue has a hit in each of his first four games, going 6-for-17 with two homers and a triple. Carl Anderson also has a hit in his first four games, and is 8-for-17 with a triple. Tenth round pick Alex McRae made his debut tonight, throwing 2.1 shutout innings, with two hits and three strikeouts. 2014 draft picks Nick Neumann and Montana DuRapau also made their debuts, combining for one run in 5.2 innings, with one hit, one walk, and five strikeouts.
Check out the 2014 Jamestown Jammers preview here.
RK: DSL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 13, Yankees 2
Starting Pitcher: Richard Mitchell, RHP – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunelky Adames, 1B – 3-for-4, 2 BB, 5 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Raul Siri, DH – 2-for-4, 2B, BB
Patrick Reyes, C – 2-for-2, BB
Game Notes: The Pirates moved to 6-8 on the season by defeating the Yankees2 by a 13-2 score. Some major control issues by the Yankees pitchers helped the Pirates pile on 13 runs with just nine hits. The Pirates had 13 walks, including four by second baseman Luis Perez and they also had four hit batters, with outfielder Sandy Santos getting plunked three times total by three different pitchers. Richard Mitchell got his third start of the season and had a strong performance, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in five innings. In our DSL report from Sunday, Mitchell told us that he wanted to throw strikes, pitch to contact and get quick outs. He seemed to stick to that game plan and got the desired results despite not striking out a single batter. He needed just 63 pitches to get through his five innings of work. Reliever Edgardo Leon followed Mitchell with three shutout innings.
Yunelky Adames was the leader on offense, driving in five runs and reaching base five times. He leads the team with 16 RBIs. Edison Lantigua drew three walks and scored three runs. The 17-year-old outfielder now has 11 walks in his first 12 games. Raul Siri had two hits, including his eighth double and he drove in two runs. The Pirates had a total of 22 at-bats with runners in scoring position in the game. – John Dreker
You can check out the DSL Pirates week two recap here.
