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, 4.36) – Next probable start 8/28
3. Luis Heredia, RHP (1-2, 4.75) – Season Completed
4. Starling Marte, CF (.332) – 1-for-3
5. Josh Bell, RF (No Stats) – DNP
6. Robbie Grossman, RF (.297) – 0-for-4
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.239) – 0-for-1
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 6.84) – 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (7-5, 3.40) – Next probable start 8/28
10. Colton Cain, LHP (6-8, 3.64) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, SS (.259) – 4-for-5, 3 2B, RBI
Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (14), Dan Gamache (1), Jonatha Schwind (4)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 4, Indianapolis 3
Starting Pitcher: Brian Burres, LHP (4.66) – 5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.281) – 1-for-1, 3B, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.273) – 0-for-4, 3 K
Evan Meek, RHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Binghamton 7, Altoona 6
Starting Pitcher: Brett Sinkbeil (2.12) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, RF (.265) – 2-for-6, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Bryan Morris, RHP (3.30) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Starling Marte, CF (.332) – 2-for-6, BB, SB
Quincy Latimore, LF (.234) – 1-for-5, HR, RBI
Game Notes: The top six hitters in the lineup had multi-hit games, although Altoona lost in 12 innings. Starling Marte stole his 22nd base, and extended his hitting streak to ten games. Bryan Morris has given up two earned runs in 16.1 innings this month, with a 13:6 K/BB ratio.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: St. Lucie 1, Bradenton 0
Starting Pitcher: Brett Lorin, RHP (7-6, 2.70) – 6.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, LF (.311) – 3-for-4, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Evan Chambers, CF (.235) – 1-for-2, BB, SB
Game Notes: Santos stole his 26th base of the year, while Chambers stole his 19th of the year. Robbie Grossman went 0-for-4, having a rare game where he didn’t reach base safely.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lexington 11, West Virginia 3
Starting Pitcher: Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP (4-9, 6.02) – 4.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, SS (.259) – 4-for-5, 3 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Andy Vasquez, 2B (.278) – 3-for-5, 2 2B, RBI
Brooks Pounders, RHP (3.63) – 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: My live recap from the game.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 12, Williamsport 1
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (5-2, 2.32) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman, LF (.299) – 3-for-5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, RHP (6.84) – 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Dan Gamache, 2B (.268) – 1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI
Alex Fuselier, RF (.211) – 2-for-5, SB, RBI
Alex Dickerson, 1B (.294) – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Gamache broke the game open in the third with a grand slam, with State College leading 11-1 after three innings. Kingham has allowed one or fewer earned runs in each of his last ten outings. He’s also issued one or fewer walks in each of his last nine starts. Robbie Kilcrease left the bases loaded after Stetson Allie walked three batters. Wes Freeman is hitting for a .376/.426/.570 line in the month of August.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 14, Yankees 9
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (1-2, 5.79) – 5.0 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3 HR
Top Hitter: Jonathan Schwind, C (.347) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.263) – 2-for-6, 3B, 2 RBI, SB
Game Notes: The GCL Pirates wrapped up their season with a win over the GCL Yankees. Jonathan Schwind hit his fourth homer of the year. Alen Hanson stole his 24th base, while Gregory Polanco walked three times and stole his 18th base of the year. Cesar Lopez, who signed for $600 K out of Cuba prior to the year, finished his season with a 5.79 ERA in 22.1 innings, along with a 16:6 K/BB ratio. Over half of his earned runs came in this start.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 70-66, 2nd Place, 13.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 60-73, 6th Place, 16.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 68-62 Overall, 38-22 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 62-68 Overall, 27-35 2nd Half, 6th Place, 9.5 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 26-41, 6th Place, 15.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 34-26, Season Completed
RK: DSL Pirates – 41-30, Season Completed
RK: VSL Pirates – 40-32, Season Completed