Tag: Joey Pankake

Williams: The Impact of Pirates Hitting Coach Andy Haines

ColumnsApril 18, 2024

In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers won first place in the NL Central, despite having the 19th best wOBA and the 23rd best wRC+ in baseball. They were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS in...

The Pirates Could Use a Day Off

P2DailyApril 18, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound. That might take the sting off the series sweep...

Draft Prospect Watch: Brown Throws Eight Scoreless, Homers Twice

2014 DraftMarch 23, 2014

Today we wrap up the sixth weekend of the college baseball season by focusing on a pitcher that has moved up the draft charts...

Draft Prospect Watch: Pair of Prep Lefties Making Waves

2014 DraftMarch 19, 2014

Some mid-week draft news and notes to hold you over until the weekend action picks up. Just a reminder, the Pittsburgh Pirates picked 24th...

Draft Prospect Watch: Two Pairs of Dueling Aces Highlight Friday Night

2014 DraftMarch 14, 2014

It’s the fifth weekend of the college baseball season and like every Friday night, we will focus on the Friday night starters that are...

Draft Prospect Watch: Prep Shortstops Moving In Different Directions

2014 DraftMarch 12, 2014

Some mid-week draft news and notes, plus some early mock drafts. Most of the top college bats were in action tonight, so it's unusually...

Draft Prospect Watch: Virginia Is The Team To Watch This Year

2014 DraftMarch 9, 2014

Friday was the day for most of the best pitchers in the nation to get their work, though two of the biggest names didn't go until...

Draft Prospect Watch: Big Strikeout Numbers From Sean Reid-Foley

2014 DraftMarch 5, 2014

Some mid-week draft news and notes to hold you over until the weekend action picks up. Just a reminder, the Pittsburgh Pirates picked 24th...

Draft Prospect Watch: Jake Stinnett Throws No-Hitter

2014 DraftMarch 1, 2014

Friday was the day for most of the best pitchers in the nation to get their work. Tonight we take a look at the...

Draft Prospect Watch: Big Game For Matt Chapman

2014 DraftFebruary 23, 2014

Yesterday, we covered the Friday night starters in college, which included some struggles for a few of the top pitchers and seven no-hit innings...

Draft Prospect Watch: Top Tools and Two Prep Stars Square Off

2014 DraftFebruary 20, 2014

While there wasn't a whole lot of action going on yesterday, two of the top high school bats in the 2014 draft met up...

Draft Prospect Watch: Turner and Rodon Make Debuts

2014 DraftFebruary 16, 2014

The first weekend of the college baseball season wrapped up on Sunday with the best pitcher in the country struggling a bit in his...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Draft Preview: College Hitters

2014 DraftFebruary 10, 2014

The college baseball season starts this upcoming weekend for many teams and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in a strange position this draft. They aren't...