Tag Archives: Lynchburg Hillcats
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide
Today is the official release date for the Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide. The books arrived last week, and all of the pre-sales have been shipped out, with the weekend… Read more
Justin Wilson is heating up
Don’t look now, but Justin Wilson may be heating up a bit early this season. Wilson made his professional debut in 2009 with the Lynchburg Hillcats. The placement was considered… Read more
Lynchburg Hillcats Ring Ceremony
Before Wednesday’s Spring Training game, the 2009 Lynchburg Hillcats, winners of the Carolina League Title, received their championship rings. It was rather fitting that they received the rings prior to… Read more
Tony Sanchez Video Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Tony Sanchez in the first round of the 2009 draft, surprising everyone by taking Sanchez much higher than he was projected to go by national draft… Read more
Pirates trade Lynchburg to the Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade that I hate today, swapping high-A affiliates with the Cincinnati Reds, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Josh Leventhal confirms the story… Read more
Pedro Alvarez and Chase d'Arnaud top Carolina League prospects
Baseball America released their top 20 prospects from the 2009 Carolina League today, with the Pittsburgh Pirates having two representatives from their class high A affiliate, the Lynchburg Hillcats. Top… Read more
Help fight cancer and get a baseball autographed by Pirates prospects
UPDATE 9/27, 6:15 PM: The bidding is up to $193.55 at the time of this update, with a little less than 3 hours remaining. The auction ends tonight at 9:10… Read more
2009 Lynchburg Hillcats Season Recap
If there is any minor league team I’ve given a ton of coverage to this season, it’s been Lynchburg. There are two reasons for this. First, I live near Lynchburg…. Read more
Interview with Jordy Mercer
Jordy Mercer was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2008 draft. After signing quickly, he went on to hit for a .250/.300/.349 line in 192… Read more
Interview with Matt Hague
Matt Hague was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth round of the 2008 draft. He signed immediately, and was hot out of the gate, batting for a .322… Read more
