Monthly Archives: June, 2013

Pirates Prospects Daily: Hard Hits

P2DailyApril 20, 2024

What has stood out about Quinn Priester in the early games in Triple-A this year is his high whiff rate. The 2019 first rounder has two starts with double-digit whiff totals, seeing an increase over his...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales Extends Hitting Streak to Eleven Games

Prospect WatchApril 19, 2024

The Pirates sent down 2020 seventh overall pick Nick Gonzales this spring, relegating him to a depth option for the second base position. He seemed to take that personally, recording hits in nearly every game since,...

Prospect Watch: Dickerson and Garcia Finish Strong Months With Homers

Prospect WatchJune 30, 2013

Top Pitcher: Kris Johnson, Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, HR: Alex Dickerson, Willy Garcia, Raul Fortunato

West Virginia Scores Three In Ninth To Win Series Finale 5-4 Over Lakewood

AnalysisJune 30, 2013

The West Virginia Power took the four series in Lakewood today, with a comeback win, giving them three wins against the BlueClaws in this...

Pirates Notebook: “New” Rotation Key to 8-Game Win Streak

Injury UpdatesJune 30, 2013

For more than half of last season, from June to August, the Pirates used a rotation that included A.J. Burnett, Kevin Correia, Erik Bedard,...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Drop Yankees, Lose Tough One To Cubs

AnalysisJune 30, 2013

For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide...

First Pitch: The 2013 Draft Could Have the Most Upside

First PitchJune 30, 2013

The evaluation of a draft can change over time. You first evaluate a draft at its completion, or after all of the players have...

Minor League Schedule: Dickson and Holmes Headline Sunday’s Games

AnalysisJune 30, 2013

6/30/13 Starters: Kris Johnson, Casey Sadler, Zack Dodson, Clay Holmes, Cody Dickson

Prospect Watch: Oliver Really Struggling With Control; Dickerson Homers

Prospect WatchJune 30, 2013

Top Pitcher: Jason Creasy, Top Hitter: Drew Maggi, HR: Chase d'Arnaud, Alex Dickerson, Drew Maggi

West Virginia Bats Disappear During Creasy’s Impressive Outing

AnalysisJune 29, 2013

After winning the first two games of the four game series against the Lakewood BlueClaws, the West Virginia Power couldn't push across a run...

Alvarez, Jones Homer to Beat Brewers, Set Franchise Record with 50th Win

AnalysisJune 29, 2013

From Pedro Alvarez homering into the Allegheny River to Garrett Jones homering into the center field bushes, the Pirates got the natural environment involved...