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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.

Lineups: West Virginia vs Lexington 6/30/11

CHARLESTON -- One hour to first pitch ... Game: West Virginia Power vs Lexington Legends, 7:05 p.m. Site: Appalachian Power Park. Pitching: RHP Tyler Waldron vs...

The Pirates Don’t Need a Perfect Storm

At the start of the 2011 season, I did my annual "Things to Watch For" article, where I point out a certain number of...

Dusty Brown and Aaron Thompson Clear Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that catcher Dusty Brown and left handed pitcher Aaron Thompson have each cleared waivers.  Brown was designated for assignment...

Pirates Prospects on TribLIVE Radio Today

I will be on TribLIVE radio today at 2:20 PM with Michael Grau.  You can listen to the interview by going to the TribLIVE...

Matt Hague Named to IL All-Star Team

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Matt Hague has been named to the International League All-Star team, according to an Indianapolis Indians press release.  Hague currently has...

Daily Player Profile: Alen Hanson

The International Signing Period starts on Saturday, July 2nd.  During the signing period, teams get their first shot at signing players who turned 16...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/29/11

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Jameson Taillon Makes His Return to the Mound

Jameson Taillon, the top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, made his first start for the West Virginia Power tonight since June 14th.  Taillon...

Lineups: West Virginia vs Lexington 6/29/11

CHARLESTON -- One hour to first pitch ... Game: West Virginia Power vs Lexington Legends, 7:05 p.m. Site: Appalachian Power Park. Pitching: RHP Jameson Taillon vs...

Altoona Sends Five to All-Star Game

The Altoona Curve will be sending five players to the Eastern League All-Star game this year.  The five players that were selected are Jeremy...

Interview With 30th Round Pick Matt Benedict

Matt Benedict was drafted in the 30th round of the 2011 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Benedict, a right handed pitcher, was a senior...

Interview With 33rd Round Pick Chris Lashmet

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Chris Lashmet in the 33rd round of the 2011 draft.  Lashmet, taken as a third baseman, was a senior out...

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