Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Center Field
The Pirates watched as Andrew McCutchen put together an impressive 2012 season while roaming center field. When he wasn’t hitting a career-high 31 bombs –which lead the team — or… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Corner Outfield
In Spring Training, the corner outfield position looked to be an easy lock for the Pirates. Alex Presley would break big league camp for the first time in his career… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Shortstop
After deciding to part ways with shortstop Ronny Cedeno, the Pirates upgraded the position defensively last November by bringing Clint Barmes in on a two year deal. The 33-year-old had… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Third Base
When Pedro Alvarez was struggling in spring training — the third baseman hit just .170 over the 19 games — many fans were passionate about sending him to Triple-A to… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Season Recap: Second Base
Neil Walker was the steady glove at second base for the majority of the season. He appeared in 101 of the first 103 games over the first four months before… Read more
George Washington University Hires Former Hitting Coach Gregg Ritchie
George Washington University officially announced the hiring of former Pirates Hitting Coach Gregg Ritchie on Thursday. Ritchie will serve as the school’s head baseball coach. Pirates Prospects first learned the news… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: First Base
The Pirates broke camp in spring training with Casey McGehee and Garrett Jones to platoon at first base, with Matt Hague making the team on the bench as another option…. Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Catching
The Pittsburgh Pirates backstops saw no lengthy injuries during the 2012 season, and they needed just two catchers for the entire season for the first time since 2000 (Jason Kendall… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2012 season four games below .500 (79-83) to extend their losing streak to 20 consecutive seasons. Those 79 wins tie the 1997 season for the… Read more
Evan Meek, Drew Sutton Elect Free Agency
Reliever Evan Meek and Utility man Drew Sutton declared free agency on Thursday according to the International League transactions page. Meek was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on September 10th to make… Read more
