TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings as of 8/16/11.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (No Stats) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-3, 4.64) – Next probable start 8/18
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-1, 5.01) – Next probable start 8/19
4. Starling Marte, CF (.330) – 3-for-5, 2B, SB
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.293) – 2-for-3, BB, RBI
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.237) – 0-for-4
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.66) – DNP
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (6-4, 3.03) – Next probable start 8/17
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.71) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.286) – 3-for-5, 3B, 2 RBI
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Louisville 3, Indianapolis 2
Starting Pitcher: Ross Ohlendorf, RHP (3.33) – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: John Bowker, RF (.300) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Chris Leroux, RHP (6-3, 2.79) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.270) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Ohlendorf made his first start since being demoted to AAA. He struck out seven batters in 17.1 innings in his three rehab starts, before striking out five in seven innings tonight. Alex Presley went 0-for-5 in a rehab appearance. Chase d’Arnaud and Chris Leroux also continued their rehab work.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 2, New Hampshire 1
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (3.61) – 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.286) – 3-for-5, 3B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.330) – 3-for-5, 2B, SB
Bryan Morris, RHP (3-4, 3.49) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Quincy Latimore, LF (.235) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Brock Holt won the game with a walk off, RBI single, bringing in Starling Marte. Marte had gotten in to scoring position by stealing his 20th base of the season, then advancing to third on a wild throw. Starling has six different three hit games in his last ten games, and is hitting for a .489 average in that stretch, with a 1.355 OPS. Morris has allowed just one earned run in 13 innings over his last nine outings, with a 10:2 K/BB ratio.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 7, Charlotte 6
Starting Pitcher: Brett Lorin, RHP (2.82) – 4.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, RF (.293) – 2-for-3, BB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Adalberto Santos, LF (.310) – 2-for-4, BB, RBI
Victor Black, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Brian Leach, RHP (2-4, 8.23) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Black made his debut in high-A with a shutout inning. Robbie Grossman extended his on-base streak to 40 games and has a ten game hitting streak. Adalberto Santos is hitting for a .340/.417/.537 line in 162 at-bats since the All-Star break.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 5, Kannapolis 1
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (5-3, 2.56) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, RF (.280) – 2-for-4, 3B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas Jr. (.252) – 2-for-4, RBI
Casey Sadler, RHP (2.44) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: In three starts since his return from the disabled list, Dodson has put up a 1.50 ERA in 18 innings, with a 7:3 K/BB ratio. Casey Sadler has been strong in the second half this year, with a 1.11 ERA in 24.1 innings, along with a 21:4 K/BB ratio.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
State College was off for the NYPL All-Star game. Wes Freeman went 1-for-3 with a double and a run in the game, while Samuel Gonzalez went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBIs to be named the All-Star Game MVP.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 6, Yankees 5
Starting Pitcher: Bryce Weidman, RHP (4.97) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, RF (.285) – 3-for-3, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Yhonathan Herrand, RHP (7.56) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Jose Osuna, 1B (.312) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Game Notes: Garcia is hitting for a .343 average and a .925 OPS in August, after a .313 average and a .944 OPS in July. Osuna has struggled this month, with a .162 average and a .532 OPS.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Royals 4, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Cesilio Pimentel, LHP (1-1, 2.31) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Maximo Rivera, 3B (.224) – 1-for-2, SB
Game Notes: The game was completed early, and game two was cancelled.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 65-60, 2nd Place, 14.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 55-65, 6th Place, 12.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 61-59 Overall, 31-19 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 57-62 Overall, 22-29 2nd Half, 6th Place, 8.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 22-34, 6th Place, 11.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 29-21, 2nd Place, 3.5 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 40-26, 2nd Place, 3.5 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed