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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.

A Pair of Pirates First Round Picks Leading the Way

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates have conducted two drafts under General Manager Ben Cherington. In those drafts, they've taken a college hitter with both...

P2Daily: How Long Will the MLB Lockout Last?

I've got some MLB lockout thoughts to write up for the site this week, focusing on the salary cap talk that is not involved...

P2Daily: The MLB Owners and MLBPA Will Resume Talks Today

Major League Baseball owners and the MLBPA are set to meet again today, trying to come to an agreement on the new Collective Bargaining...

P2Daily: What Will Happen With the Rule 5 Draft?

In any normal year, the MLB Rule 5 Draft would be an overhyped event, with a small risk of losing a potential big league...

Cal Mitchell Seeking Earlier Pitch Recognition, Quicker Decisions at the Plate in 2022

BRADENTON, Fla. - Cal Mitchell set a goal prior to the 2021 season. "I told myself before the year that I wasn’t going to strike...

The Pirates Are Getting Creative in Addressing Mason Martin’s Strikeout Issues

BRADENTON, Fla. - It's a perfect match. The Pittsburgh Pirates need a long-term first baseman. They have power hitting left-handed first baseman Mason Martin set for...

P2Daily: In-Game Training During Practices at Pirates Minor League Spring Training

Prior to the last two weeks, I haven't covered Pirates minor league Spring Training since 2019. The pandemic played a big role in that,...

P2Daily: Waiting on the End of the Lockout

As I'm writing this, and wrapping up this week's Pirates Prospects article drop, MLB and the MLBPA are getting closer to an agreement. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1498560565404393473 According to...

Vic Black Has Created a Video Library to Assist With Teaching Pitching Mechanics

BRADENTON, Fla. - During the lost minor league season of 2020, Vic Black started a new project. The Pirates' MiLB Pattern and Throwing Coordinator created...

Quinn Priester is Looking Beyond the Prospect Rankings

BRADENTON, Fla. - Last week, the latest top 100 rankings were released from FanGraphs, placing Quinn Priester at number 102. Priester has consistently shown up...

Tahnaj Thomas Hopes to Maintain Clean Mechanics Into 2022 Season

BRADENTON, Fla. - Tahnaj Thomas is feeling good heading into the 2022 season. His campaign in 2021 was a rough one -- seeing him putting...

Williams: The Pirates Player Development System is Providing Hope For the Future

Over the last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league camp has felt like Major League camp. That's in part due to the amount of media...

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