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The problem with the Pirates development can be seen with the comparison of Joey Bart and Henry Davis. Bart was the second overall pick in 2018. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Giants. Davis...
What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...

Williams: Pitching Provides the Promise for the Pittsburgh Pirates

If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the...

Williams: The Impact of Pirates Hitting Coach Andy Haines

In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers won first place in the NL Central, despite having the 19th best wOBA and the 23rd best wRC+ in...

Williams: The Pirates Should Be Taking a Cautious Approach With Paul Skenes

In my premium column for Patreon subscribers, I looked at the cautious approach the Pirates are taking with Paul Skenes. I agree with the approach, but broke down how it could have limits that would call for him being up before the Super Two dates pass.

Williams: The Improvements That Have Fueled This Encouraging Pirates Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-4. They've started the 2024 season with surprising production from the team as a whole, seeing massive improvements from their...

Williams: Closing Time

Proprioception is the awareness of your body in space. When you close your eyes, reach out your finger, and touch the tip of your nose,...

Williams: The Path From Rookie Ball to the Major Leagues

In this subscriber-exclusive column, I give my view of the journey from Rookie Ball to the Major Leagues, and the elements that every player deals with along the way.

Williams: Two Prospects to Follow At Every Level of the Pirates Minor League System

The Pittsburgh Pirates released their minor league rosters yesterday, ahead of today's Opening Day for Altoona, Greensboro, and Bradenton. The full rosters can be...

Williams: Pittsburgh Deserves a Long Winning Streak From the Pirates

I was never much of a Pittsburgh Pirates fan growing up. I don't really remember the Barry Bonds throw to try and get Sid Bream...

Williams: The Pittsburgh Pirates Will End Their Five Year Losing Streak in 2024

Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season,...

Williams: The Pirates Are Setting Positive Precedent For Their Prospects

Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect....

Williams: Whiff

Baseball is a chess game. Every pitch is a move. Every move gets a team closer or further away from the goal of winning. Every...

Williams: Prospect Rankings

This site hasn't featured prospect rankings since the start of the 2022 season. Two years after that last list, rankings will return to this...

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