Author: Tim Williams

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.

First Pitch: The Pirates Prospects Rebuild

First PitchAugust 15, 2022

I've been undergoing a rebuild of Pirates Prospects over the last few years. When I started this site in 2009, there was no one else...

Williams: Bridging the Gap From A-Ball to Pittsburgh

ColumnsAugust 12, 2022

In my time covering the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system while Neal Huntington was the General Manager, I noticed a transition in the organization. Prior to...

Prospect Roundtable: The Book on Tucupita Marcano

RoundtableAugust 12, 2022

Tucupita Marcano has taken an interesting path to losing his prospect status. In his age 21 season, he made his MLB debut with the Padres,...

Prospect Roundtable: The Book on Cal Mitchell

RoundtableAugust 11, 2022

Cal Mitchell exceeded his prospect eligibility, then was sent back down to the minors. In multiple trips to the majors this year, Mitchell has...

Greensboro is Where Players Start to Take Development Into the Real World

AnalysisAugust 9, 2022

Pittsburgh Pirates farm director John Baker recalls his playing days in Triple-A, where he lived with four players, two player wives, a baby, and...

Endy Rodriguez’s Bat Came Alive And Defense Improved When He Focused on Catching

Player FeaturesAugust 9, 2022

Endy Rodriguez can hit. The Greensboro catcher is currently hitting for a .302/.392/.544 line in 370 plate appearances in High-A. Greensboro is a very hitter-friendly...

Nick Gonzales Working Through Contact Issues

Player FeaturesAugust 9, 2022

Nick Gonzales has been one of the bigger concerns if you're looking for positive signs from the Pirates' player development system. Gonzales was drafted seventh...

Prospect Roundtable: The Book on Oneil Cruz

RoundtableAugust 9, 2022

It seemed like only yesterday Oneil Cruz was in the minors, and Pittsburgh was clamoring for him to be in the big leagues. Cruz has...

First Pitch: Jared Triolo is a Positive Emerging From the Pirates Farm System

First PitchAugust 8, 2022

The Pirates have a "build" mentality under General Manager Ben Cherington, with a "growth mindset" in the minors under farm director John Baker. Both can...