Tag Archives: Ryan Beckman
First Pitch: The 2009 Draft Class Lacking Impact Talent
Today we finished up the Bradenton Marauders recap, which means we’ve wrapped up all of the prep pitchers from the 2009 draft. There are still players from the 2009 draft… Read more
Ryan Beckman Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitching prospect Ryan Beckman underwent successful Tommy John surgery today, Pirates Prospects has learned. Beckman left the mound during his first appearance in Altoona on April 6th… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Two More Starters to Join Club By End of April
PITTSBURGH, PA. — The Pirates starting pitchers so far this season have been impressive. But two more arms could be making their way to join the club as well. On… Read more
Nathan Baker Solid in Double-A Debut
Left-hander Nathan Baker was solid in his Double-A debut for the Altoona in the Curve’s 4-2 win on Friday. The prospect allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits over… Read more
What Has The Fastball Academy Produced?
I’ve seen a few comments about the “Fastball Academy” the last few days, most notably one focused on Luis Heredia. The comment suggested that Heredia should focus on other pitches,… Read more
Winter Leagues — Happy New Year!
The Australians had New Year’s Day games, which of course, were played in the middle of the night for those of us on this side of the globe. Adelaide Bite … Read more
Winter Leagues 12/29 – One Tough Inning Sinks Claggett; Figueroa Wins
Checking in on Pirates’ players and friends in Thursday’s winter league action: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tiburones de La Guaira 6, Bravos de Margarita 2 Anthony Claggett made the start for… Read more
Winter Leagues 12/28 — Ledezma Earns First Win; Dominican Playoffs
Looking in on a few Pirates’ players and friends in winter league action: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tigres de Aragua 6, Leones del Caracas 3 Wil Ledezma was the pitcher of… Read more
Winter Leagues 12/20 — Thomas’ First Win, Aussie All-Stars
Looking in on Pirates’ players and friends in Tuesday’s winter league action: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Cardenales de Lara 5, Tigres de Aragua 4 Los Tigres posted 10 hits, out-hitting Los… Read more
Winter Leagues 12/17 — Figueroa Wins, Ramos Loses, Anderson Homers
Checking in with Pirates’ players and friends in Saturday’s winter league action… VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Cardenales de Lara 15, Tigres de Aragua 8 Four home runs by Los Tigres were… Read more
