Tag: Collin Balester

Williams: Pirates Prospects Sleepers to Follow in Single-A

ColumnsApril 23, 2024

What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...

Michael Kennedy Shows Path to Big Leagues With Eight Strikeout Performance

Scouting NotesApril 23, 2024

On Saturday, left-handed pitcher Michael Kennedy had the best outing of his pro career, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The 19-year-old struck out eight, walking none. The Pirates drafted Kennedy in the fourth...

Pirates Announce Ten Minor League Free Agent Signings

TransactionsNovember 18, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced ten minor league free agent signings. The following six players will receive an invitation to Spring Training. RHP Collin Balester LHP Jeremy Bleich RHP...

Winter Leagues: Allie Extends Hit Streak, Big Night For Dean Anna

Winter LeaguesOctober 15, 2014

Due to a light schedule each day, the Pirates highlights from Monday and Tuesday in winter ball are both recapped below. On Friday, the...

Winter Leagues: Stetson Allie Makes Winter League Debut

Winter LeaguesOctober 12, 2014

There wasn't much going on Friday night in winter ball, but there was plenty of action on Saturday, so we recap the last two...

Pirates Re-Sign Four Minor League Free Agents

TransactionsOctober 6, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed four minor league free agents, according to Baseball America's transactions page. The players who will be returning to the...

Minor Moves: Hard-Throwing Lefty Promoted to United States From DSL

TransactionsJuly 7, 2014

In addition to the roster moves for Altoona and the trade of Chris Dickerson today, the Pittsburgh Pirates made six moves in the lower...

Pirates Sign Five Minor League Free Agents

TransactionsNovember 20, 2013

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitchers Collin Balester, Jake Brigham, Jay Jackson, Josh Kinney and Seth McClung to minor league contracts. Brigham, Jackson,...