The Pirates have Gold Glove third basemen in Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo. They've got another candidate in the system in power hitter Jack Brannigan.
Following a 20-20 season in Greensboro, and with the ability to play center field or first base, Jase Bowen is a prospect with a lot of upside to dream upon.
One of the most advanced hitters I watched last year was Tres Gonzales. His approach isn't flashy, but he gets the job done with contact, on-base skills, and a bit of power.
Some of the best raw power in the system belongs to Rodolfo Nolasco. He showed that with 20 homers in Single-A in 2023. He'll need to improve the swing and miss to repeat at the higher levels.
The 2023 first overall pick, number one pitching prospect in the game, and number one prospect in the Pirates' system is expected to arrive in Pittsburgh this summer. Paul Skenes notes that he's only one man, and feels the Pirates have enough talent to win for a long time.
After an impressive Spring Training, Jared Jones has made the Pirates' Opening Day rotation. This was far from a guarantee at the start of camp, but the performance from Jones and the development of his secondary stuff was enough to force the Pirates to make a decision.
The Pirates drafted Termarr Johnson fourth overall in 2022, and the 19-year-old infielder has shown advanced contact abilities, plate patience, and surprising power. He also has a competitive drive, wanting to win everywhere he goes, including one day in Pittsburgh.
After a break to reset in the middle of 2023, Bubba Chandler had some of the best numbers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system in the second half. The right-handed pitcher continues to progress this spring, working on his changeup while bringing a mature approach to his game.
Tsung-Che Cheng is no stranger to international competition and playing in front of large crowds. He also has some of the best contact skills in the Pirates' system, and walks to the plate playing "Fast Car" by Luke Combs. Read about the man nicknamed "Z".
Lonnie White Jr. was drafted 64th overall in 2021, signing with the Pirates rather than going to Penn State as a two-sport athlete. Injuries slowed the start of his career, but he returned in 2023, with some of the best numbers in the system during the second half.
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season.
“The health was the biggest focal point of...
Thomas Harrington is currently out of action, being examined for shoulder issues in Pirates' camp. The 22-year-old pitcher isn't a household name, having only...
