Comments on: MLB Top 20 Pirates Prospects

By: NorCal Buc

NorCal Buc — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:25:02 +0000

I realized NONE of our top pitching prospects have suffered arm injuries, save for Brad Lincoln. Charlie Morton had the TJ surgery, after some time in the bigs.

This must be a conscious developmental strategy by the F/O. Therefore the adherence to a limited repetoire in the low minors, with strict limits on innings pitched.

By: John Dreker

John Dreker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:22:54 +0000

Glasnow will still be 19 years old for almost all of this upcoming season, so he has plenty of time to work on that third pitch. I wouldn’t worry about it for a couple years. Even this upcoming season, his main focus will still be the fastball command and building up his inning totals

By: IC Bob

IC Bob — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:19:21 +0000

Even if Glasnow had a 3rd pitch how would we know. In the GC league the Bucs really only stress the fastball.

By: Ian Rothermund

Ian Rothermund — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:57:44 +0000

That’s good to hear. It’s much better than him having the correct mental approach and lacking the physical tools. It just sounds like the issue is more from a lack of experience.

By: Lee Young

Lee Young — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:44:07 +0000

Glasnow still needs to get a 3rd pitch if he is going to stay a starter. Otherwise, we have a power reliever.

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By: John Dreker

John Dreker — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:42:17 +0000

I think he has the range and quickness to stick at shortstop and the arm is strong enough. His problem is more mechanics, rushing throws, mental mistakes. I think that is something that can be fixed with time and experience.
He’s twenty years old with 142 pro games at shortstop over three seasons, he is still early in the learning stage

By: C Shint

C Shint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:24:23 +0000

Anyone notice the fielding grades for Hanson. Seems slightly above average if he can be 6′s at arm and field then I wouldn’t see why he can’t stick at SS