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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

2016 Bristol Pirates Season Preview and Top 10 Prospects

The Pirates added an additional rookie level team in Bristol before the 2014 season, essentially replacing their second DSL team (which went away that...

Morning Report: Draft Picks, Struggling Catchers and How Age Affects Prospect Status

Going with a notes article this morning because they are good for topics that aren't big enough for their own articles at this time. I...

Morning Report: Jin-De Jhang Leads a Group of Players That Are Tough to Strikeout

Back in April, Jin-De Jhang almost went the entire month without striking out, ending up with two in 54 at-bats. He has managed to...

2014 GCL Pirates Season Recap and Top 10 Prospects

Coming into the season, the GCL Pirates looked like a very interesting roster, with a lot of the best picks from the 2014 draft,...

Morning Report: Checking the Progress of the 2012 DSL Top Ten Prospect List

Back in 2012, we posted a top ten prospect list for the Pirates players in the Dominican Summer League. With the DSL season ending...

First Pitch: Pirates System Will Have Some Difficult Catching Decisions in 2015

We've written a lot this week about the catcher position, with a few articles on Elias Diaz having a breakout season in Altoona, along with...

Prospect Highlights: Taking a Look at Some of the Pirates Catching Depth

With the top two teams in the minors on their All-Star break now, the highlights from Altoona and Indianapolis will be light for the...

2014 GCL Pirates Season Preview

This GCL team has the most upside of any of the three short-season teams in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. The top prospects at the...

2014 DSL Pirates Preview: Another Wave Of High Upside Offensive Talent

The Pittsburgh Pirates had two Dominican Summer League teams last year and spread the talent out between both clubs. With the added affiliate in...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Fall Instructional League Roster

The Fall Instructional Leagues ("instructs") will start at the end of this month, starting on September 16th and ending October 19th. Instructs is a...

DSL Pirates 2013: Ten Prospects to Watch

Complete DSL Coverage The Hitters The Pitchers Ten Prospects to Watch Last Year's Ten Prospects to Watch As I mention every time I do these things, it is a...

DSL Pirates 2013 Season Recap: Hitters

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a successful season in the DSL this year. Their one affiliate made the playoffs and the other one finished well...