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Author: Ryan Palencer

Ryan has been following Indianapolis baseball for most of his life, and the Pirates since they became the affiliate in 2005. He began writing for Pirates Prospects in 2013, in a stint that ran through 2016 (with no service time manipulation played in). Ryan rejoined the team in 2022, covering Indianapolis once again. He has covered the Pirates in four different big league stadiums. Ryan was also fortunate enough to cover the 2015 Futures Game in Cincinnati.
Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Aaron Shackelford adjusts swing and relocates power

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Aaron Shackelford is a power hitter. The long ball drives his value as a prospect. However, through most of April, the slugger...

Carmen Mlodzinski improves all the way with aggressive approach

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - For many players, canned and pre-prepared quotes of trying to ‘keep it simple’ and ‘get better each day’ come off as...

Tucupita Marcano’s offseason work led to an early promotion to Pittsburgh

Tucupita Marcano tore up Triple-A to start the 2023 season. The 23-year-old super utility player was hitting .422 with nine extra base knocks, leading to...

Quinn Priester’s Athleticism Fuels In-Game Adjustments on the Mound

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Many people reminisce about their high school football glory days, but far fewer apply those lessons to their current profession. One fact...

Cody Bolton Amped-Up For Move to the Bullpen

Cody Bolton has the bug. In the spring, the Pirates prepared Bolton for his new role within the organization. With this opportunity, he got a...

Endy Rodriguez Feeling No Pressure and Enjoying the Game

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - These days, Endy Rodriguez garners significant attention. Bombarded by media on his first day in Indianapolis this week, Rodriguez was asked if...

Travis Swaggerty Embraces Daily Playing Time in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Typically, the strongest performers earn the opportunity to break Spring Training with the big league club. Travis Swaggerty ranked second on...

Noe Toribio Sees Growth As a Reliever

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - It was a season of ups and downs for Noe Toribio in 2022. The right-handed pitcher dominated in 15 games with Double-A...

John O’Reilly Finished Strong After Rollercoaster Season

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - For right handed pitcher John O’Reilly, the 2022 season was a bit of a roller coaster ride. Overall, O’Reilly posted an ERA...

Beau Sulser shows improved effectiveness as a reliever

The 2021 campaign was a very interesting one for Beau Sulser. He started the season in the Pirates organization, and ended it with them. However,...

Mike Burrows Worked Through a Challenge in Triple-A

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Mike Burrows saw success across two levels in 2022, making 12 appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis. In all actuality, the 12 games with...

Osvaldo Bido Finished the 2022 Season With an Increase in Strikeouts

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - One of the more pleasant surprises for Indianapolis this season was the finish to the season from right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido. While...

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