nice start tonight by Morton, Bucs needed that.
also nice write up on the Bucs top 10 prospects. Gotta think they have the best top 10 in all of Milb now, (if they do in fact sign their two first round picks)
Jim Callis of Baseball America has updated his Pirates top 10 prospects list. Amazing how the Pirates' organizational talent and depth have changed over the past 5 years. Here's his review:
The Pirates will sign both of their first-rounders: Meadows, a Georgia high school outfielder taken No. 9 overall, and McGuire, a Washington prep catcher selected at No. 14. Even with 2011?s top overall pick, Gerrit Cole, getting promoted to Pittsburgh last week, space on our Bucs Top 10 will be at a premium because the system has a nice collection of high-ceiling talent.
Considering only players currently in the minors or taken in the 2013 draft, here’s my updated Pirates Top 10. It was tough after the first two prospects, trying to balance what players have accomplished in the minors and how they were regarded as amateurs (to try to compare them at a similar stage in their careers). First baseman Stetson Allie is a legitimate power-hitting prospect and second baseman Dilson Herrera is talented as well, but I couldn’t quite squeeze them onto this list.
1. Jameson Taillon, rhp
$6.5 million man has better feel than Cole and his stuff isn’t far behind.
2. Gregory Polanco, of
Keeps getting better and might be a five-tool center fielder.
3. Austin Meadows, of
This year’s No. 9 pick might be a five-tool center fielder, too.
4. Josh Bell, of
Now that he’s healthy, showing why his bat earned him a $5 million bonus.
5. Tyler Glasnow, rhp
Breakout prospect has an unhittable fastball/curve combo, needs more command.
6. Reese McGuire, c
No. 14 choice in June has above-average catch, throw and bat skills.
7. Alen Hanson, ss
This feels low for an offensive shortstop with average defensive tools.
8. Nick Kingham, rhp
Like Glasnow, he’s a projection righty coming into his own this season.
9. Luis Heredia, rhp
Very polished and has two pro seasons under his belt at age 18.
10. Tony Sanchez, c
Showing signs that he just might be a big league regular.
also nice write up on the Bucs top 10 prospects. Gotta think they have the best top 10 in all of Milb now, (if they do in fact sign their two first round picks)
Jim Callis of Baseball America has updated his Pirates top 10 prospects list. Amazing how the Pirates' organizational talent and depth have changed over the past 5 years. Here's his review:
The Pirates will sign both of their first-rounders: Meadows, a Georgia high school outfielder taken No. 9 overall, and McGuire, a Washington prep catcher selected at No. 14. Even with 2011?s top overall pick, Gerrit Cole, getting promoted to Pittsburgh last week, space on our Bucs Top 10 will be at a premium because the system has a nice collection of high-ceiling talent.
Considering only players currently in the minors or taken in the 2013 draft, here’s my updated Pirates Top 10. It was tough after the first two prospects, trying to balance what players have accomplished in the minors and how they were regarded as amateurs (to try to compare them at a similar stage in their careers). First baseman Stetson Allie is a legitimate power-hitting prospect and second baseman Dilson Herrera is talented as well, but I couldn’t quite squeeze them onto this list.
1. Jameson Taillon, rhp
$6.5 million man has better feel than Cole and his stuff isn’t far behind.
2. Gregory Polanco, of
Keeps getting better and might be a five-tool center fielder.
3. Austin Meadows, of
This year’s No. 9 pick might be a five-tool center fielder, too.
4. Josh Bell, of
Now that he’s healthy, showing why his bat earned him a $5 million bonus.
5. Tyler Glasnow, rhp
Breakout prospect has an unhittable fastball/curve combo, needs more command.
6. Reese McGuire, c
No. 14 choice in June has above-average catch, throw and bat skills.
7. Alen Hanson, ss
This feels low for an offensive shortstop with average defensive tools.
8. Nick Kingham, rhp
Like Glasnow, he’s a projection righty coming into his own this season.
9. Luis Heredia, rhp
Very polished and has two pro seasons under his belt at age 18.
10. Tony Sanchez, c
Showing signs that he just might be a big league regular.
down on the Farm in West Virginia
Tyler Glasnow 6'7 lefty 19 year old starting pitcher
62.1 Innings Pitched
33 hits allowed
95 Strike Outs
2.60 ERA
.153 opponents batting average against.
the future is looking bright with guys like Cole, Tallion, Glasnow, Kingham, Heredia, Holmes, Locke, ect
Tyler Glasnow 6'7 lefty 19 year old starting pitcher
62.1 Innings Pitched
33 hits allowed
95 Strike Outs
2.60 ERA
.153 opponents batting average against.
the future is looking bright with guys like Cole, Tallion, Glasnow, Kingham, Heredia, Holmes, Locke, ect
