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Dariel Lopez: Pulling The Ball More In Greensboro

Dariel Lopez was among a group of young international prospects who the Pirates aggressively pushed to Bradenton last year. He responded with a strong...

Jack Hartman: Return From Tommy John Beginning In Bradenton

It would be easy to take a quick look at Jack Hartman, the Pittsburgh Pirates fourth round pick from 2020, and assume he was...

Justin Meis: Heavy Fastball Usage Leads Three-Pitch Mix

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a flurry of moves among their minor league teams during the beginning of June. With the Florida Complex League...

Andres Alvarez: Richmond Series Highlights Hitter’s Breakout Start

One of the biggest surprises this season in the minors has been Andres Alvarez. The 25-year-old former 22ndround pick is among the league leaders...

Yoyner Fajardo is a Hitter Without a Position

All Yoyner Fajardo does is hit. He has one of the highest averages in the Pittsburgh Pirates system. Yet the 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic is...

Jack Carey: Stuff Playing More Than Numbers Showing

From taking Henry Davis overall, to their ability to sign Anthony Solometo, Bubba Chandler and Lonnie White, there was a lot to like from...

Adjustments Lead To Powerful Step Forward For Nick Gonzales

To say the early season has been a disappointment for Nick Gonzales would be an understatement. Although the 2020 first round pick was able to...

Kyle Nicolas: Pitch-Mix Has Transformed Righty Into Starting Prospect

When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Kyle Nicolas from the Miami Marlins in the Jacob Stallings trade, it had appeared they were getting a hard-throwing...

Jared Triolo: Leadoff Spot Allowing Hitting Skills To Shine Through

While Matt Fraizer got a lot of the recognition for his breakout 2021 season, and for just cause, he wasn’t the only 2019 draft...

Despite His Recent Success, Noe Toribio Isn’t Done Making Changes

You won't find the name of Altoona reliever Noe Toribio on any top 30 prospects lists for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite that fact, he's putting...

Luis Ortiz Has a Lefty Problem

This week I've been focusing on the Altoona Curve, and on Wednesday, I had a chance to focus on right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz, who...

Pirates Prospects Scouting Notes: Jared Jones

Jared Jones is going to be fun to watch. The 2020 second round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates made his pro debut last year, striking...

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