Tag Archives: Bryton Trepagnier
Prospect Notebook: Seeing Two Pitchers For the First Time; Brewer Hits 95
Today I got to see two pitchers for the first time. For the last year I’ve seen Wei-Chung Wang walking around in a red shirt as he recovered from Tommy… Read more
First Pitch: A Few Cases of Increased Velocity, and the More Important Skill
Today I wrapped up the West Virginia Power 2012 season recap. The three lowest levels in the farm system are now complete, which covers a lot of the young pitchers… Read more
State College Spikes 2012 Season Recap: Pitchers
In the past, State College has been known as “The Fastball Academy”. The Pirates have sent young pitchers here to focus on their fastball command, learning how to throw on… Read more
GCL Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Pitchers
The Gulf Coast League is one of the most pitcher friendly leagues in the minors. The parks are huge, and the weather can be brutal, playing at noon every day… Read more
Minor Moves: Cole Officially Promoted; Restocking Indianapolis
The Pirates called up five players today, which led to roster shuffling in the upper levels of the minors to fill those empty spots in Indianapolis. **Gerrit Cole was officially… Read more
2011 GCL Pirates Preview: Pitchers
The GCL Pirates began their season on Monday. Below is a look at the pitchers who will start the year on the 2011 GCL roster. Also, be sure to check… Read more
Bryton Trepagnier Video From Pirate City
Yesterday I posted video of Stetson Allie working a simulated game at Pirate City. Allie was rotating with Bryton Trepagnier, who was the 41st round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates… Read more
A Tale of Projectability
We often hear about “projectability” with young pitchers. The idea is that a tall, skinny kid will add velocity to his frame as he fills out and matures. Often it… Read more
Pirates sign Kevin Kleis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed another later round draft pick, this time it’s 27th round pick Kevin Kleis. Kleis is out of the JuCo ranks, playing for Grossmont College last… Read more
Pirates sign Bryton Trepagnier
I mentioned this earlier today, but it’s now been confirmed: the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 41st round draft pick Bryton Trepagnier. Trepagnier, a right handed pitcher, came out of the… Read more