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Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.
Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
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 the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Thomas Harrington Emerged as a Top Ten Prospect in His Pro Debut

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...

J.P. Massey Shows His Future Potential During Eventful 2023 Season

The National League entered the bottom of the 6th inning of the Future's Game with a 5-0 lead. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher J.P. Massey...

Jackson Wolf’s Elevator Delivery Explained

Jackson Wolf was having difficulties being consistent and achieving a flow down the mound with his delivery in Spring Training 2022. A member of...

Aaron Shortridge Progressing Steady As a Turtle

The return from Tommy John surgery might seem routine these days, but it requires an intense focus from the player in recovery. Pittsburgh Pirates...

First Pitch: The Pirates Look Like Sleeper Contenders

In a week and a half, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their regular season against the Miami Marlins. Their roster is still taking shape,...

Williams: The Pirates Haven’t Earned the Right to Rule Like the Yankees

The New York Yankees have prioritized perception for nearly 50 years. In 1976, former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner instituted a no-facial hair policy. Since...

First Pitch: Free Agency

I feel like one of those veteran free agents who waits until March to make a decision on his life for that year. In this...

Williams: Has The Future Finally Arrived?

I'll be honest, I wasn't interested in covering the "build" part of this "build" as closely as I covered the last Pittsburgh Pirates front...

Prospect Watch: Pirates Prospects For The Spring Breakout Win

If there's one thing you can say for certain about the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system, it's that they are deep with pitching prospects. From...

Statcast Heroes: Oneil Cruz, Martin Perez, Marco Gonzales

We're living in a special time for advanced baseball metrics. Today, you can watch a game, while having a laptop open to Baseball Savant,...

Williams: And We’re All Just Entertainers, Here We Are Now, Entertain Us

British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar came up with a theory that the average person has 150 people who they recognize, name and...

P2Daily: Flow States

Flow can sound like a buzz word to some. Everyone has experienced the feeling. It's that feeling where time disappears, and you get lost...

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