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 – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
3. Austin Meadows, CF, Bradenton – DNP
4. Josh Bell, 1B, Altoona – DNP
5. Reese McGuire, C, Bradenton – DNP
6. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
7. Alen Hanson, 2B, Indianapolis – 0-for-5
8. Cole Tucker, SS, West Virginia – DNP
9. Elias Diaz, C, Indianapolis – 0-for-4
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 – 1-for-4, RBI, 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 – DNP
21. John Holdzkom, RHP, Indianapolis – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
22. Jordan Luplow, 3B, West Virginia – DNP
23. Connor Joe, 1B/3B – Extended Spring Training
24. Wyatt Mathisen, 3B, Bradenton – 2-for-4
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 Hitter: Deibinson Romero, 3B – 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Deibinson Romero 2(3), Brent Morel (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 4, Columbus 3
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Deibinson Romero, 3B – 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Pedro Florimon, SS – 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
Tony Sanchez, C – 0-for-4
Alen Hanson, 2B – 0-for-5
Game Notes:For the second straight outing, Nick Kingham really struggled with pitch efficiency and failed to make it past the fifth inning. Kingham threw 38 of his 91 pitches outside of the strike zone, but managed to not allow a single walk. It is also the second straight outing that Kingham allowed three runs and seven hits. Kingham topped out at 94 on the fastball, which was a bit more velocity than he had last time out.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was suspended in the 5th inning with the Curve leading 2-1. The game will be finished on Tuesday before the regularly scheduled game.
Game Recap: Angel Sanchez looked dominant through the majority of four innings in a rain suspended game with no outs in the top of the 5 th. Sanchez only gave up two hits and one run, a home run to left. His lone run against is the first earned run he has given up this season through 16 innings pitched. Sanchez got ahead of most batters with his fastball then used his breaking ball as a strikeout pitch. His fastball touched 95 mph, and he slowed down his breaking pitch to 77 mph. Hitters seemed to struggle locating his curve, which he used as a strike out weapon. He located the ball extremely well, throwing thirty strikes out of forty pitches.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Charlotte 6, Bradenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Felipe Gonzalez, RHP – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jin-De Jhang, C – 2-for-3, 2 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers:
JaCoby Jones, DH – 1-for-4, RBI, BB
Justin Sellers, SS – 12-for-2, BB
Wyatt Mathisen, 3B – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Bradenton lost the series opener to Charlotte by a 6-2 score on Monday. Jin-De Jhang continued his strong hitting from this season, collecting two doubles and a walk in four plate appearances. He is hitting .458 through 24 at-bats and has not struck out yet this season. Justin Sellers joined Bradenton today on a rehab assignment after starting the regular season in the disabled list with a sore Achilles tendon. He batted three times before leaving for a defensive replacement in the sixth inning. Seller had two singles and a walk, plus he turned two double plays, his only two chances in the field. JaCoby Jones drove in his 11th run of the year, tops among all Pirates minor league players. Both Reese McGuire and Austin Meadows had the night off.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was postponed due to wet grounds. They will play a doubleheader on Tuesday.
