Stetson Allie with 21 home runs in Double-A this season
Former pitcher Stetson Allie belted his 21st home run of the season Sunday for Double-A Altoona in an 8-7 loss to Bowie. Allie went 2-3 with HR, RBI, 2 BB, SO. Over his last 10 games, Allie has 4 home runs of his last 10 games. Allie has posted a line of .246/.363/.442 in Double-A 8/31 vs Bowie: 2-3, HR, RBI, R, 2 BB, SO 2014 Stats (Altoona Curve): .246 – 21 HR – 62 RBI
Austin Meadows extends hitting streak to 10 games
2013 1st round pick Austin Meadows, a prospect some evaluators feel will be looked at as a top-15 prospect in all baseball next season, is finishing the season on a strong note. Meadows went 1-3 vs Asheville, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. Meadows is batting .343 during the 10 game hitting streak. 2014 Stats (WV Power): .324 – 3 HR – 15 RBI
Jacoby Jones hits 23rd home run of season
Shortstop Jacoby Jones belted his 23rd home run of the season Saturday night in the Powers 5-1 loss to Asheville. Jones went 1-4, HR, RBI, R. Jones, 22, was the Pirates 3rd round pick in 2013. He has a line of .290/.350/.508 with 23 home runs, 70 RBI 2014 Stats (WV Power): .290 – 23 HR – 70 RBI
Polanco 0-4 vs Columbus on Thursday
Gregory Polanco went 0-4 with 1 strikeout Thursday night in the Indians 2-1 win over Columbus. Polanco is 1-10 in three games with Indianapolis since being sent down this week. 8/28 vs CLB: 0-4, R, SO 2014 Stats (Minors): .337 – 7 HR – 43 RBI .
Austin Meadows hits 3rd home run of season
Austin Meadows hit his 3rd home run of the season in the Powers 12-7 win on Thursday. Meadows went 2-4 with HR, 2B, 2 RBI and run scored. He is hitting .321 on the season and .270 over his last 10 games. 2014 Stats (WV Power): .321 – 3 HR – 13 RBI
Tony Sanchez has 3 hit night vs Columbus
Tony Sanchez went 3-4 with an RBI in the Indianapolis Indians 2-1 win over Columbus. It was Sanchez second, three hit game this week but the 4th overall pick in the 2009 draft is hitting a measly .231 at Triple-A. He turns 27 next May and is not in the Pirates plans. 2014 Stats (Indianapolis): .231 – 11 HR – 44 RBI
Tyler Glasnow strikes out 9, walks none in Thursday’s start
Top pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow allowed 7 hits and 2 earned runs, receiving a no decision Thursday night vs Charlotte. Glasnow struck out 9 and a key stat for him was no walks. 2014 Stats (Bradenton-A): 124 IP – 12-5, 1.74 ERA, 157 SO, 57 BB
Tyler Glasnow takes mound tonight vs Charlotte
Top pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow still pitching in Single-A takes the mound tonight vs Charlotte. Glasnow over his last 10 games is 8-2 with a 1.65 ERA. He has 82 strikeouts in his last 60 innings pitched. Glasnow, though, allowed 4 earned runs in his most recent start. Glasnow on Tuesday was named Pitcher of the Year. 2014 Stats (Bradenton-A): 12-5, 1.67 ERA.
Josh Bell to play first base in Arizona Fall League
With a crowded outfield at the Major League Level, top hitting prospect Josh Bell has agreed to play first base in the Arizona Fall League. Bell whose estimated arrival to the Majors is 2016, has a line of .287/.343/.309 with 0 home runs and 7 RBIs for Double-A Altoona. He has dealt with injuries limiting his action after getting the promotion from single A where he hit .335 with 9 home runs, 53 RBIs. Bell hasn’t played since August 12. 2014 Stats (Minors) .325 – 9 HR – 60 RBI
Gregory Polanco 1-6 in first two games back in AAA
Gregory Polanco went 1-4 with a strikeout on Wednesday vs Louisville. Polanco is 1-6 with a run scored in first two games back in Indy. 8/27 vs LOU: 1-4, SO 2014 Stats (Minors): 343 – 7 HR – 43 RBI .