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Williams: Oneil Cruz, Jared Triolo, and Active vs Passive Mindsets in Baseball

After whiffing at a breaking pitch that traveled out of the zone for strike two on Saturday, Oneil Cruz stepped out of the box. He...

Williams: Who Could Upgrade the Pirates at the MLB Trade Deadline?

I love tiered rankings. I prefer them for breaking down a farm system's rankings, as they show the depth of talent in each tier. The...

Williams: Recapping the Final Draft of the Neal Huntington Era

I've been recapping the Pittsburgh Pirates' last five drafts over the last week. If you've missed the earlier parts of this series, check out...

Williams: The 2020 Draft Is Working Out Well For the Pittsburgh Pirates

The pandemic in 2020 forced the cancellation of baseball all around the country. Major League Baseball opted to still have a draft, despite high...

Williams: How Does the Pirates 2021 Draft Approach Look Three Years Later?

The Pittsburgh Pirates had the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. There wasn't a consensus best available player that year like there...

Williams: Termarr Johnson’s Development Will Determine the Pirates’ 2022 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates had the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. That draft featured future top prospect Jackson Holliday taken first overall....

Williams: The Early Results From the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't pass on the chance to draft Paul Skenes. Less than one year ago, the Pirates had the first overall pick in...

Williams: Putting the Cart Before the Horse

When you imagine the term "putting the cart before the horse", what comes to mind? Is it a horse behind a cart, trying in a...

Williams: The Best Pirates Prospects in Rookie Ball

If you've never had the chance to see rookie ball in action, you're missing some of the ugliest baseball in the professional ranks. It's...

Williams: Breaking Down the Sleepers on the Bradenton Marauders

One of my favorite levels to follow as a prospect writer is Single-A. This level features a lot of raw abilities, and young players...

Williams: Greensboro Raises a Lot of Questions About the Pirates Hitting Development

I've been going through the Pittsburgh Pirates' minor league system over the last month, projecting out the prospects at every level. The Triple-A level is...

Williams: How the Pirates Have Improved With Paul Skenes and Nick Gonzales

On May 10th, the Pittsburgh Pirates called up infielder Nick Gonzales. The next day, they called up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes. Two players don't...

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