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Cristian Charle: Success Comes From Untraditional Usage Of Pitch

Some pitchers, especially relievers, don’t always need a deep repertoire when it comes to their pitches. They can get away with two, especially if...

Ricky DeVito: Plus Movement Allowing Weak Contact, Generating Misses

Last year at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates got two players from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for then-closer Richard Rodriguez. Bryse Wilson...

Tyler Samaniego: Lefty Among Top Performers From 2021 Draft Class

One of the best performers from the Pittsburgh Pirates' much-lauded 2021 draft class has been Tyler Samaniego, the Pirates 15th round pick out of...

Sergio Umana: Secondary Pitches Key To Progress In Bradenton Return

Development isn't always a linear path, and players have to sometimes repeat the level they played in the year before. Sergio Umana spent the...

Carmen Mlodzinski Looking For Results That Match ‘Stuff’

Development isn't always a straight path to the major leagues. There are a lot of up and downs in the minors and it's up...

Tahnaj Thomas: Breaking Pitch Key To Continued Progress

Tahnaj Thomas has always been a wildcard type of prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Armed with one of the best fastballs in the system,...

First Impressions on the Pirates in the Florida Complex League

BRADENTON, Fla. - I've seen a good bit of the FCL Pirates in the early part of their season.  As I write this, they're...

Dariel Lopez: Pulling The Ball More In Greensboro

Dariel Lopez was among a group of young international prospects who the Pirates aggressively pushed to Bradenton last year. He responded with a strong...

Jack Hartman: Return From Tommy John Beginning In Bradenton

It would be easy to take a quick look at Jack Hartman, the Pittsburgh Pirates fourth round pick from 2020, and assume he was...

Justin Meis: Heavy Fastball Usage Leads Three-Pitch Mix

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a flurry of moves among their minor league teams during the beginning of June. With the Florida Complex League...

Andres Alvarez: Richmond Series Highlights Hitter’s Breakout Start

One of the biggest surprises this season in the minors has been Andres Alvarez. The 25-year-old former 22ndround pick is among the league leaders...

Yoyner Fajardo is a Hitter Without a Position

All Yoyner Fajardo does is hit. He has one of the highest averages in the Pittsburgh Pirates system. Yet the 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic is...

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