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Daily Prospect Profile: Elevys Gonzalez

Daily Prospect Profile: Elevys Gonzalez

Elevys Gonzalez broke on to the prospect scene last year after just two years as a pro.  Gonzalez was signed out of Venezuela in 2008, and made his debut in… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: John Bowker

Daily Prospect Profile: John Bowker

So maybe the word “prospect” in the Daily Prospect Profile today is a little generous.  John Bowker isn’t a prospect.  Not technically, since he’s got over 500 at-bats in the… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Yhonathan Barrios

Daily Prospect Profile: Yhonathan Barrios

In 2008, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a few minor splashes in the international market, spending $1 M between Exicardo Cayonez, Jodaneli Carvajal, and Yhonathan Barrios.  Barrios, signed for $250 K… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Mel Rojas Jr.

Daily Prospect Profile: Mel Rojas Jr.

If there’s one common criticism of the approach the Pittsburgh Pirates have taken in the draft, it’s been that they’ve gone too heavy with pitching prospects, leaving the system thin… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Jose Osuna

Daily Prospect Profile: Jose Osuna

We’re a few days in to the 2011 international signing period, and already there have been big deals handed out, with the Texas Rangers even giving a record setting $5… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Matt Curry

Daily Prospect Profile: Matt Curry

The Pittsburgh Pirates made an aggressive move when they skipped Matt Curry over high-A, promoting him to Altoona.  Initially, the move looked to be working, as Curry got off to… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Cole White

Daily Prospect Profile: Cole White

With today being the 4th of July, it seems only fitting that Cole White be today’s profile.  White was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 42nd round of the… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Chris Leroux

Daily Prospect Profile: Chris Leroux

I can’t say that I’ve been the biggest fan of Chris Leroux in the past.  That’s been obvious going back to the off-season, when I labeled him as a guy… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profiles: Victor Black

Daily Prospect Profiles: Victor Black

One of the most interesting prospects in the lower levels, outside of the consensus top guys, is Victor Black.  The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Black with a compensation pick in 2009,… Read more »

Daily Prospect Profile: Trent Stevenson

Daily Prospect Profile: Trent Stevenson

Last night I saw Trent Stevenson pitch four innings in West Virginia, allowing one run on two walks and three hits.  Stevenson had a rough start to the year, with… Read more »