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 – Disabled List
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
3. Austin Meadows, CF, Bradenton – 0-for-6, 2 K
4. Josh Bell, 1B, Altoona – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
5. Reese McGuire, C, Bradenton – 2-for-6, R
6. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
7. Alen Hanson, 2B, Indianapolis – 1-for-5, R
8. Cole Tucker, SS, West Virginia – DNP
9. Elias Diaz, C, Indianapolis – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, Extended Spring Training
11. Harold Ramirez, OF, Bradenton – 2-for-5, R
12. Stephen Tarpley, LHP, West Virginia – DNP
13. JaCoby Jones, SS, Bradenton – 0-for-2, 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, Bradenton – 2-for-6, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
18. Clay Holmes, RHP, Bradenton – Disabled List
19. Cody Dickson, LHP, Bradenton – DNP
20. Willy Garcia, OF, Altoona – 2-for-5, RBI
21. John Holdzkom, RHP, Indianapolis – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
22. Jordan Luplow, 3B, West Virginia – DNP
23. Connor Joe, 1B, West Virginia – 0-for-4
24. Wyatt Mathisen, 3B, Bradenton – 1-for-5, 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, Bradenton – DNP
30. Taylor Gushue, C, West Virginia – 0-for-4
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Angel Sanchez, RHP – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, RF – 3-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI
Home Runs: Pablo Reyes (6), Stetson Allie (8), Brent Morel (3), Barrett Barnes, 2 (3)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Rochester 4
Starting Pitcher: Wilfredo Boscan, RHP – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brent Morel, 1B – 3-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Elias Diaz – 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Mel Rojas, Jr., RF – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: It has been predominately struggles since Wilfredo Boscan has returned to Indianapolis from a brief stint with the Pirates. This trend continued on Tuesday, as he allowed five hits in a row and six out of seven batters to get knocks. However, Boscan continued to battle and made it through five innings for Indianapolis.
Collin Balester allowed a run in his inning of work, before John Holdzkom made his first appearance in a month, returning from the DL with a strong performance. The control was improved and the progress was clear as Holdzkom stuck out the side in his inning of work. Bobby LaFromboise worked a perfect inning as well. Blake Wood worked the ninth for his 16th save in 18 opportunities.
Brent Morel continued his hot streak with three hits, including a home run. Elias Diaz also continued a strong June start with two more hits, while Mel Rojas, Jr. also picked up a pair of knocks.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 6, Reading 2
Starting Pitcher: Angel Sanchez, RHP – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, RF – 3-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Gift Ngoepe, SS – 3-for-5, R, RBI
Willy Garcia, CF – 2-for-5, RBI
Game Notes: For the fourth straight outing, Angel Sanchez went at least six innings. While he worked around eight hits and a pair of runs, Sanchez did not walk a hitter for the first time in his last five starts. In addition, his five strikeouts fell just one short of a season high.
Jeremy Bleich worked a scoreless inning, allowing just a walk in relief. Jeff Inman allowed a hit and picked up a strikeout, in also getting through his inning scoreless. Jhondaniel Medina finished the game with a scoreless ninth.
Gift Ngoepe, Stetson Allie, and Willy Garcia all picked up multi-hit efforts for Altoona. Allie hit his eighth homer of the season. He also collected two doubles, giving him nine on the year. Jose Osuna struck out four times.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Clearwater 2
Starting Pitcher: Frank Duncan, LHP – 5 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Barrett Barnes, DH – 2-for-6, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Erich Weiss, 2B – 2-for-6, 2B, R, RBI
Harold Ramirez, RF – 2-for-5, R
Game Notes: Coming off a start where he allowed 11 hits in 5.2 innings, Frank Duncan bounced back nicely on Tuesday night. While he still allowed seven knocks in the contest, Duncan spread them around and only allowed one runner to cross the plate. He also tied a season high with eight strikeouts in the game.
Felipe Gonzalez worked a pair of scoreless innings, allowing just a walk. Clario Perez allowed three hits and a run in three innings of work. Miguel Rosario threw three innings, allowing three hits, while picking up three strike outs.
Barrett Barnes smacked a pair of solo home runs in the contest. Erich Weiss, Harold Ramirez, and Reese McGuire joined Barnes with two hits each. Austin Meadows is hitting .200 in June after an 0-for-6 night. Ramirez had two outfield assists.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Savannah 9, West Virginia 1
Starting Pitcher: Yeudy Garcia, RHP – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Pablo Reyes, 2B – 2-for-4, HR, R, RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Chase Simpson, 3B – 2-for-4
Elvis Escobar, LF – 1-for-4
Game Notes: For the first time in his last four outings, Yeudy Garcia failed to go through five innings. In his four innings of work on Tuesday, Garcia allowed six hits, which fell just one short of his season high, and gave up a season high of four runs.
Jake Burnette relieved Garcia and allowed five runs on five hits an a pair of walks in two innings. However, four of Burnette’s outs were via the strikeout. Sam Street worked three scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out a pair.
West Virginia was only able to muster six hits. Two came from Pablo Reyes, including his sixth home run, which accounted for the only run of the game. Three Power players were selected to the SAL All-Star game prior to tonight’s contest. Yeudy Garcia, Junior Lopez and Elvis Escobar all made the team.
RK: DSL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 6, Braves 2
Starting Pitcher: Yerry De Los Santos, RHP – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yondry Contreras, CF – 1-for-3, 2 RBI, HBP
Other Notable Performers:
Gabriel Brito, DH – 0-for-3, 2 RBI, BB
Jeremias Portorreal, RF – 1-for-4, RBI, HBP
Mikell Granberry, C – 1-for-4, BB
Game Notes: The Pirates broke a five game losing streak behind some strong pitching from Yerry De Los Santos. He signed for $100,000 last July and gave up two runs over five innings for a second straight start. This game was ugly, with seven errors and six hit batters. The Pirates got six runs on eight hits and six walks, but they went 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Top prospect Yondry Contreras has driven in nine runs in his first eight games. William Calderon is hitting .222 this season with six errors already. Catcher Mikell Granberry is hitting well, but in eight games, runners have gone 27-for-30 in stolen bases.
