Tag Archives: fastball
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
Gerrit Cole Tracker
GERRIT COLE SP, UCLA Age: 20 Born: September 8, 1990 Height: 6′ 4″ Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Class: Junior Level: NCAA Advisor: Scott Boras Links: All Gerrit Cole… Read more
Matt Purke Tracker
MATT PURKE SP, Texas Christian University Age: 20 Born: July 17, 1990 Height: 6′ 3″ Weight: 175 Bats: Left Throws: Left Class: Sophomore Level: NCAA Advisor: Peter Vescovo Links: All… Read more
2011 Top Pirates Prospects: #1 – Jameson Taillon
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide was released last week, featuring 237 prospect reports, interviews with Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Zack Dodson, the 2011 top 50… Read more
Pirates Sign Cuban Pitcher Cesar Lopez for $600 K
Ben Badler of Baseball America reports on a signing from back in September that hasn’t been announced yet. The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms with Cuban right handed pitcher Cesar… Read more
Tyler Waldron Video Recap
Tyler Waldron was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round of the 2010 draft, signing for a slot-level price of $173,500. He was coming off a junior year… Read more
2011 Top Pirates Prospects: #4 – Stetson Allie
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide was released last week, featuring 237 prospect reports, interviews with Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Zack Dodson, the 2011 top 50… Read more
2011 Top Pirates Prospects: #5 – Luis Heredia
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide was released last week, featuring 237 prospect reports, interviews with Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Zack Dodson, the 2011 top 50… Read more
2011 Top Pirates Prospects: #6 – Bryan Morris
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide was released last week, featuring 237 prospect reports, interviews with Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Zack Dodson, the 2011 top 50… Read more
Interview with Phillip Irwin
The Pirates drafted Phillip Irwin in the 21st round of the 2009 draft out of Mississippi. Irwin signed quickly, and pitched in 29.2 innings in short season A-ball, putting up… Read more
