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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.

Morning Report: Breaking Down Jung Ho Kang’s Future With the Pirates

I didn't think Jung Ho Kang would ever be able to return to the Pirates, so I was surprised when the news came out...

Pirates Prospects Live Q&A: 4/27/18

Today at 3:30 PM, I will be hosting a live Q&A in the comments of this article. You can submit your questions below. Any topic...

The Challenges of Both Evaluating and Reporting on Prospects

BRADENTON, Fla. - My least favorite part of this job is definitely the process of evaluating players. We cover 200-250 prospects throughout the system each...

Williams: The Pirates Are Getting Good Performances From Some Key Prospects

It's hard to say at this point how competitive the Pirates will be in 2018. If the first two weeks of the season are to...

“There’s only 30 of those guys. That’s who I want to be, and that’s who I feel I can be.”

The Pirates wanted Cole Tucker to build off his late success from last year in Altoona. Tucker had a strong finish to the year,...

Morning Report: Breaking Down Some of the Best and Worst Prospect Performances So Far

Yesterday I wrote about how the early season stats in the minors are important to follow, but ultimately end up meaningless. Prospects, especially the...

Morning Report: Mind the Early Season Prospect Stats, But Realize They Don’t Matter

We're always adjusting our approach to evaluating prospects on the site, as that should be a constantly evolving process. We learn from mistakes, evaluate...

Morning Report: This is a Perfect Time For the Pirates to See What Max Moroff Can Do

There was a time this offseason where I thought Max Moroff would be a lock for the Opening Day roster. At the very least,...

Pirates Prospects Live Q&A: 4/20/18

Today at 2:00 PM, I will be hosting a live Q&A in the comments of this article. You can submit your questions below. Any topic...

Site Updates: How to Navigate Pirates Prospects; Sponsorship Opportunities

Yesterday, our first article of the day went up at 6 a.m. That was our Morning Report, which is the first thing that goes...

Bligh Madris Driven By the Memory of Fallen Friend and Teammate Ryan Teixeira

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bligh Madris went through a lot during his junior year at Colorado Mesa in 2017. He saw his offense pick up...

A.J. Schugel Ready For the Next Step in His Rehab, But Not Ready For Pittsburgh Yet

BRADENTON, Fla. - A.J. Schugel is ready to go to Indianapolis for the next step in his rehab. However, he's not close to returning...

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