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 – 0-for-5
4. Josh Bell, 1B, Altoona – Futures Game
5. Reese McGuire, C, Bradenton – 1-for-4, BB, SB
6. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
7. Alen Hanson, 2B, Indianapolis – 2-for-2, 2B, BB
8. Cole Tucker, SS, West Virginia – DNP
9. Elias Diaz, C, Indianapolis – Futures Game
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, Bristol – DNP
11. Harold Ramirez, OF, Bradenton – Pan-Am Tournament
12. Stephen Tarpley, LHP, West Virginia – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
13. JaCoby Jones, SS, Bradenton – 1-for-5
14. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Indianapolis -DNP
15. Trey Supak, RHP, Bristol – DNP
16. Gage Hinsz, RHP, Bristol – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
17. Barrett Barnes, OF, Bradenton – DNP
18. Clay Holmes, RHP, Bradenton – DNP
19. Cody Dickson, LHP, Bradenton – DNP
20. Willy Garcia, OF, Indianapolis – 3-for-4, 2B
21. John Holdzkom, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
22. Jordan Luplow, 3B, West Virginia – 1-for-3, HR, 2 BB
23. Connor Joe, 1B, West Virginia – 1-for-2, 2 BB
24. Wyatt Mathisen, 3B, Bradenton – 0-for-3
25. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – Disabled List
26. Steven Brault, LHP, Altoona – 1.2 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
27. Tito Polo, OF, West Virginia – Pan-Am Tournament
28. Tyler Eppler, RHP, Bradenton – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
29. Luis Heredia, RHP, Bradenton – DNP
30. Taylor Gushue, C, West Virginia – 2-for-5, HR
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Tyler Eppler, RHP – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jerrick Suiter, LF – 5-for-5, 2 2B, HR, BB
Home Runs: Jordan Luplow (5), Jerrick Suiter (3), Taylor Gushue (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 10, Indianapolis 3
Starting Pitcher: Brad Lincoln, RHP – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, CF – 3-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Alen Hanson, 2B – 2-for-2, 2B, BB
Game Notes: With Wilfredo Boscan getting the call to the majors, Brad Lincoln stepped in to start for Indianapolis. Lincoln did well in his three innings, but the Indianapolis bullpen struggled. Josh Wall gave up three runs, and Jeff Inman followed him by giving up five runs in less than an inning of work, while also letting all three of Wall’s runs score. Offensively, only two players really stood out. Alen Hanson picked up two hits and a walk, while hitting his 11th double of the year. Willy Garcia had three hits and his third double since joining Indianapolis.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Bowie 8, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Steven Brault, LHP – 1.2 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Adam Frazier, SS – 2-for-5, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Max Moroff, 2B – 2-for-5
Dan Gamache, 1B – 2-for-5
Andy Vasquez, CF – 2-for-4
Mel Rojas, RF – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes: Steven Brault has been a strong pitcher this year, getting a lot of success with his two-seam fastball, which has a lot of late cutting and sinking action. He didn’t fare well tonight, giving up six runs in less than two innings, with all six coming in his second inning of work. Prior to this outing, Brault had given up 7 runs in 23 innings in Double-A. Adam Frazier continues to hit everything, picking up two more hits and a double to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. He now has a .378/.433/.494 line on the season in 164 at-bats. Max Moroff is also continuing his strong season, picking up two more hits.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 4, Daytona 3
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Eppler, RHP – 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Maffei, LF – 2-for-4, 3B
Other Notable Performers:
Reese McGuire, C – 1-for-4, BB, SB
Jin-De Jhang, DH – 2-for-4, SB
Michael Fransoso, RF – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Tyler Eppler got off to a rocky start with the Marauders this year, giving up nine earned runs in 11.2 innings over his first three starts. The last three outings have been much better, with just three earned runs in 16 innings. Eppler looked like a breakout candidate at the level heading into the season, but missed the first two and a half months of the year after being sidelined with elbow soreness. Tonight was easily his best outing of the year, with just two hits and two walks in six innings. Reese McGuire went 1-for-2 in stealing bases, and is now 12-for-16 on the season. As John Dreker noted last night, JaCoby Jones leads the system in strikeouts. He extended that lead tonight with two more, giving him 99 on the season.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 14, Greensboro 5
Starting Pitcher: Stephen Tarpley, LHP – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jerrick Suiter, LF – 5-for-5, 2 2B, HR, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Jordan Luplow, DH – 1-for-3, HR, 2 BB
Taylor Gushue, C – 2-for-5, HR
Pablo Reyes, 2B – 3-for-6
Elvis Escobar, CF – 3-for-5
Connor Joe, 1B – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes: West Virginia’s offense exploded tonight for 14 runs, led by Jerrick Suiter, who had a career day. Suiter went 5-for-5, picking up two doubles and a home run. It was his third homer of the year, and gave him 12 doubles. He’s having a good season, hitting for a .318/.400/.453 line in 201 at-bats. Suiter’s numbers do come with a disclaimer that he’s a college guy in Low-A ball, but his ability to hit for average, some power, and good plate patience are encouraging signs. Taylor Gushue hit his second homer of the year, while Jordan Luplow added his fifth. Stephen Tarpley followed up on his six inning no hitter the last time out to give up just two runs in five innings.
A: WEST VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS
Result: Vermont 5, West Virginia 4
Starting Pitcher: Cesilio Pimentel, LHP – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, DH – 2-for-3, 2B
Other Notable Performers:
Logan Hill, RF – 2-for-4
Casey Hughston, CF – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Cesilio Pimentel got his first start of the year tonight, although he had been pitching well lately in an extended role. In his last four outings prior to this start, Pimentel combined for three earned runs in 13.1 innings of work, with a 13:3 K/BB ratio. He’s got some good velocity on his fastball for a lefty, but is a bit old for the current level, and will need to show a lot of success this year if he wants to get an aggressive push next year. Casey Hughston picked up his first double of the year.
RK: BRISTOL PIRATES
Result: Kingsport 7, Bristol 1
Starting Pitcher: Gage Hinsz, RHP – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Erik Lunde, C – 3-for-4, 2B, 3B
Other Notable Performers:
Carlos Munoz, 1B – 1-for-4
Game Recap: Gage Hinsz made his second start of the year for Bristol, but only went two innings. Hinsz has combined to give up four earned runs in 3.2 innings over his two outings. He’s got a lot of upside, but is going to need to work on commanding his pitches better. Erik Lunde has been an interesting story this year. He currently gas a .308/.413/.487 line in 39 at-bats, which is a small sample. He’s also 23 years old, so he should be hitting above this level. So nothing says he should continue this production. However, he’s making the transition to catcher this year from the infield, which makes his future offensive production something to watch.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The GCL Pirates were off today.
RK: DSL PIRATES
The DSL Pirates were off today.
