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 – 1-for-6, 2B, RBI
3. Reese McGuire, C, West Virginia – 1-for-4, 2B
4. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
5. Alen Hanson, SS/2B, Altoona – 2-for-4
6. Josh Bell, RF, Altoona – DNP
7. Harold Ramirez, OF, West Virginia – Disabled List (7/24 Update)
8. Cole Tucker, SS, GCL Pirates – 2-for-4
9. Luis Heredia, RHP, West Virginia – 5.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
11. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
12. JaCoby Jones, SS, West Virginia – 3-for-4, HR, 5 RBI
13. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
14. Andrew Lambo, OF, Indianapolis – 0-for-4
15. Joely Rodriguez, LHP, Altoona – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
16. Michael De La Cruz, OF, GCL Pirates – 0-for-4
17. Trey Supak, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
18. Buddy Borden, RHP, West Virginia – DNP
19. Stetson Allie, 1B, Altoona – 0-for-3, BB
20. Gage Hinsz, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: JaCoby Jones, SS – 3-for-4, HR, 5 RBI
Home Runs: JaCoby Jones (22), Chris McGuiness (8), Jordan Luplow (5), David Andriese (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 8, Louisville 2
Starting Pitcher: Rafael Perez, LHP – 6.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chris McGuiness, 1B – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, BB, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Elias Diaz, C – 0-for-2, BB
Jose Tabata, RF – 2-for-3, 2 BB
Game Notes: Chris McGuiness had a big night in the 8-2 win by Indianapolis. He hit his eighth homer of the year, collected his 29th double and drove in three runs. He leads all Pirates minor league players in doubles this year. Jose Tabata reached base four times with two singles and two walks. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 25th base of the season. Elias Diaz made his AAA debut and went 0-for-2 with a walk and hit-by-pitch. Rafael Perez allowed two runs over 6.1 innings, giving him a 1.59 ERA in 39.2 innings with Indianapolis.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Erie 7, Altoona 4
Starting Pitcher: A.J. Morris, RHP – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Andy Vasquez, RF – 2-for-4, HR, RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers:
Alen Hanson, 2B – 2-for-4
Keon Broxton, CF – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Joely Rodriguez, LHP – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Altoona lost 7-4 in the return game for A.J. Morris, who has been working his way back up on rehab after an arm injury in June. He lasted four innings, giving up three runs, before giving way to Joely Rodriguez, who put in three innings. Clint Barmes played his second rehab game, going 2-for-3 before leaving in the sixth inning for a defensive replacement. Andy Vasquez hit his tenth homer and stole his 14th base. Alen Hanson had two singles and has now reached base at least once via hit/walk/HBP in 22 straight games.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, St Lucie 2
Starting Pitcher: John Kuchno, RHP – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jordan Steranka, 1B – 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Adam Frazier, SS – 1-for-4, RBI
Raul Fortunato, CF – 2-for-3
Game Notes: John Kuchno has a solid outing, giving up two runs on three hits over seven innings in Bradenton’s 5-2 victory. He had his typical night, getting 14 ground ball outs and his strikeouts and walks have been about the same all season. Saturday night he had three walks and two strikeouts, while on the season, he has a 59:56 K/BB ratio in 138.2 innings. The Marauders scored all of their runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jordan Steranka drove in three runs with his 18th double of the year. Adam Frazier knocked in his 41st run of the year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 13, Lexington 3
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP – 5.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: JaCoby Jones, SS – 3-for-4, HR, 5 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Michael Fransoso, RF – 3-for-4, 2 3B, 2 RBI, BB, SB
Reese McGuire, C – 1-for-4, 2B
Wyatt Mathisen, 3B – 4-for-6, 2 2B, RBI
Game Notes: Luis Heredia had his best outing earlier this week, throwing seven shutout innings for the first time. We mentioned this morning that he has pitched much better at home during his entire career and his last game was at home, while tonight was on the road. Heredia gave up nine hits over five innings, allowing three runs, though just one was earned. The Power committed four errors and Heredia was done after five innings, trailing 3-1 at the time. The Power bats woke up at that point and scored in each of the last four innings, putting up 13 runs total in the game. JaCoby Jones hit his 22nd homer of the season, a grand slam in the ninth inning to cap off the scoring. Wyatt Mathisen had four hits, including two doubles. Michael Fransoso had two triples and scored four runs.
A-: JAMESTOWN JAMMERS
Result: Jamestown 4, Batavia 3
Starting Pitcher: Alex McRae, RHP – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jordan Luplow, LF – 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
David Andriese, 1B – 1-for-3, HR, RBI, BB
Elvis Escobar, CF – 3-for-4
Game Notes: Jordan Luplow had two hits and drove in three of Jamestown’s four runs in their victory over Batavia. He belted his fifth homer of the season, a two-run shot in the third inning. Luplow was the Pirates third round draft pick this year and he signed quickly, so he has been able to get in 47 games already. The 20-year-old has a .269 average, with 20 walks and eight stolen bases. David Andriese hit his first homer as a pro. Elvis Escobar had his second straight three hit night. He is batting .326 in 25 games with Jamestown.
RK: BRISTOL PIRATES
Result: Bristol 3, Pulaski 1
Starting Pitcher: Jake Burnette, RHP – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Chris Harvey, DH – 2-for-3, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Danny Arribas, C – 1-for-3, BB
Trae Arbet, SS – 2-for-4
Nick Buckner, RF – 1-for-4, SB
Game Notes: Jake Burnette had his best outing as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery. He was at West Virginia last year, so his progress coming back has been very slow, making five starts in the GCL and now three for Bristol. He threw four shutout innings, which is impressive considering he has still allowed more runs than innings pitched this year. Colter Moore made his pro debut after signing as a non-drafted free agent recently. He went one inning, allowing an unearned run on a walk and hit. Luis Paula threw shutout ball over the last 3.2 innings for the save. He has allowed two earned runs in 23.2 innings this year.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Astros 4, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Dario Agrazal Jr, RHP – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Munoz, 1B – 2-for-4, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Cole Tucker, SS – 2-for-4, SB
Alexis Bastardo, RF – 1-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Dario Agrazal Jr didn’t have his best outing in the Pirates 4-1 loss to the Astros, but there were strong points to it. He gave up two runs on seven hits over five innings and took the loss. Agrazal had no walks, three strikeouts and a 9:1 GO/AO ratio in the game. He has a 2.91 ERA this year through 46.1 innings and he has a 4:30 BB/K ratio on the season. He has struck out three batters in each of his last five starts. Carlos Munoz had two hits and drove in the only run. He has an .805 OPS this year, with 23 walks and 13 strikeouts. In 167 minor league games, he has 117 walks and 60 strikeouts. Cole Tucker has two hits and stole his ninth base of the year. Julio Vivas threw a scoreless eighth inning. He has thrown 12.2 shutout innings over his last eight appearances. On the year, he has a 1:25 BB/K ratio in 23 innings.
RK: DSL PIRATES
Result: Astros Orange 8, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Nestor Oronel, RHP – 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yunelky Adames, 1B – 1-for-3, 3B
Other Notable Performers:
Raul Siri, 2B – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: The DSL Pirates lost a rain-shortened contest that was marred by six unearned runs. Second baseman Raul Siri went 1-for-3 and hit his league-leading 23rd double. Yunelky Adames hit his sixth triple of the season. He has collected just two doubles all year and isn’t really known for his foot speed, so it is an odd season for him. Jeremias Portorreal had a single, stolen base(his first of the year) and an outfield assist while playing just two innings. He left with a minor leg injury, which shouldn’t cause him to miss any time with an off-day on Sunday.
You can check out the DSL Pirates week ten recap here.
