Author Archives: Tim Williams
Pirates Have Agreed to Over-Slot Deal With Neil Kozikowski
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to an over-slot deal with eighth round pick Neil Kozikowski, Pirates Prospects has learned from a source with knowledge of the discussions. The deal is… Read more
Bradenton Marauders to Host the 2014 FSL All-Star Game
The Bradenton Marauders will host the 2014 Florida State League All-Star Game at McKechnie Field next June, per a team press release. Bradenton, in its fourth season in the FSL,… Read more
Top Performers: Several Pitchers Stepping Up Before and After Promotions
Below are the pitching Game Scores* in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system from the last week. The top ten and the bottom five starts are broken down below the chart…. Read more
Pirates Sign Jose Contreras to a Minor League Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates released Jose Contreras last week, but have signed him back to a minor league deal, according to an Indianapolis Indians press release. Contreras was given his outright… Read more
Reese McGuire to Sign With the Pirates Tomorrow
According to Travis Sawchik, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to sign Reese McGuire tomorrow. #Pirates first-round pick Reese McGuire is on a plane to Pittsburgh and will take physical &… Read more
Top Performers: Bell and Allie Finish the First Half Strong at the Plate
Below are the top Runs Created* totals in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system from the last week. The rankings include every hitter who had an at-bat for a Pirates’ minor… Read more
Luis Heredia is Leaving For West Virginia Tomorrow
Luis Heredia made his final start in extended Spring Training today against the Baltimore Orioles’ minor leaguers. Heredia went 4.2 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, with two walks… Read more
2013 Jamestown Jammers Season Preview
The 2013 Jamestown Jammers season begins today. Some of you may be wondering “Who are the Jamestown Jammers?” The Pirates used to have their short-season A-ball affiliate in State College…. Read more
Stetson Allie, Joely Rodriguez, and Orlando Castro to be Promoted to Bradenton
The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote three players from West Virginia to Bradenton this week. Stetson Allie, Joely Rodriguez, and Orlando Castro will all join the team, Pirates Prospects has learned…. Read more
First Pitch: Why is Gerrit Cole Throwing So Many Fastballs?
In his first two starts, Gerrit Cole has gone heavy on the fastball. Really heavy. As in 80.7% of his pitches have been fastballs. Only one pitcher in all of… Read more
