TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 30 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, 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 30 active prospects on the list. Rankings are from early season update, and links on each name go to their Pirates Prospects player pages.
1. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Altoona -5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
3. Austin Meadows, CF, Bradenton – 1-for-4, BB, SB
4. Josh Bell, 1B, Altoona – 0-for-4, BB
5. Reese McGuire, C, Bradenton – 1-for-4
6. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis -6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
7. Alen Hanson, 2B, Indianapolis – 3-for-6
8. Cole Tucker, SS, West Virginia – DNP
9. Elias Diaz, C, Indianapolis – 1-for-5, 2B
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, Extended Spring Training
11. Harold Ramirez, OF, Extended Spring Training
12. Stephen Tarpley, LHP, Extended Spring Training
13. JaCoby Jones, SS, Bradenton – 0-for-3, BB
14. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
15. Trey Supak, RHP, Extended Spring Training
16. Gage Hinsz, RHP, Extended Spring Training
17. Barrett Barnes, OF, Extended Spring Training
18. Clay Holmes, RHP, Bradenton – Disabled List
19. Cody Dickson, LHP, Bradenton – DNP
20. Willy Garcia, OF, Altoona – 1-for-4
21. John Holdzkom, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
22. Jordan Luplow, 3B, West Virginia – DNP
23. Connor Joe, 1B/3B – Extended Spring Training
24. Wyatt Mathisen, 3B, Bradenton – 0-for-2, BB
25. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
26. Steven Brault, LHP, Bradenton – DNP
27. Tito Polo, OF, West Virginia – DNP
28. Tyler Eppler, RHP, Extended Spring Training
29. Luis Heredia, RHP, Extended Spring Training
30. Taylor Gushue, C, West Virginia– DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, RHP – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, RF – 2-for-4, HR
Home Runs: Stetson Allie (2), Max Moroff (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 9, Toledo 3
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Steve Lombardozzi, 3B – 4-for-5, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Tony Sanchez, DH – 3-for-5, 2 2B
Alen Hanson, 2B – 3-for-6
Elias Diaz, C – 1-for-5, 2B
Deolis Guerra, RHP – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Outside of one inning, Nick Kingham was near flawless. In the second inning, Kingham had a control lapse and walked three hitters to load the bases. He then allowed a single that plated two of the runs against him. In the other five innings, Kingham was precise and allowed just three more hits and one more run. He also added six strikeouts with some solid fastball action.
Deolis Guerra relieved Kingham and tossed three scoreless innings to nail it down. Guerra allowed just one hit and one walk, while striking out four.
The strong offense for Indianapolis on the current road trip continued, as Tony Sanchez, Alen Hanson, and Steve Lombardozzi each added at least three hits each. Sanchez and Lombardozzi added a pair of doubles each. – Ryan Palencer
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 4, Erie 1
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, RHP – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, RF – 2-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers:
Max Moroff, 2B – 1-for-4, HR, BB
Sebastian Valle, C – 3-for-4
Game Notes: Tyler Glasnow continued the strong Altoona pitching that has mostly seen the starters go at least five innings with one or fewer runs allowed in every start this year. Glasnow also limited the walks for his second straight outing. On the season he has six walks allowed in 16.2 innings, with 17 strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. He also isn’t giving up hits at the Double-A level, with 11 so far. Stetson Allie has been on a hot streak lately with a six game hitting streak. He has gone 10-for-23 with three doubles and a homer. His home run tonight was his second of the year. Max Moroff also has a hot streak going with a six game hitting streak. He is 12-for-25 with three doubles, a triple, and tonight’s home run.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Jupiter 1
Starting Pitcher: Felipe Gonzalez, RHP – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jin-De Jhang, C – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers:
Austin Meadows, CF – 1-for-4, BB, SB
Jose Osuna, RF – 1-for-3, BB
Jeremy Bleich, LHP – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Bradenton got a combined effort from the pitching staff tonight. Felipe Gonzalez only went three innings, but Isaac Sanchez stepped up with two shutout frames, and Jeremy Bleich made his debut in the Pirates’ system with three shutout innings. Jin-De Jhang continued his strong hitting early in the season with two more hits, keeping his average just below .500. Austin Meadows picked up a walk, a hit, and his third stolen base of the year. He has reached base safely in 14 of 15 games this year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was postponed due to rain.
