I had a chance to grab some videos in Greensboro and Altoona over the last week. I’ll be using the batting practice videos for comparative analysis in the future. For now, here’s a look at a lot of the top Pirates prospects in High-A and Double-A.
#Pirates second base prospect Ji-Hwan Bae doing fielding drills with Gary Green. pic.twitter.com/umv9zqPUs7
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
#Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz showing off effortless power. pic.twitter.com/LJAMpnUMEr
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Speaking of effortless power, here's #Pirates first base prospect Mason Martin. pic.twitter.com/ipXcdEgQ0m
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Ji-Hwan Bae gets so compact with his leg kick, then explodes to the ball. #Pirates pic.twitter.com/f1ro0VZaBy
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
#Pirates outfield prospect Canaan Smith-Njigba, acquired from the Yankees in the Jameson Taillon trade. pic.twitter.com/LMDtRshbZN
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
#Pirates 2020 first round pick Nick Gonzales taking batting practice in Greensboro. pic.twitter.com/tf0CEiGiJd
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Here's Nick Gonzales, the #Pirates second baseman of the future, fielding grounders at second base. pic.twitter.com/Y2Xgm8b0Kp
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
You like #Pirates shortstop prospects with power potential? Here's Liover Peguero. pic.twitter.com/E7M6eYVhfN
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
The #Pirates took infielder Jared Triolo with the 72nd overall pick in 2019. He's got an .852 OPS with 14 HR and 24 stolen bases this year in Greensboro. pic.twitter.com/vhRT3oRSYO
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Six-foot-seven Will Matthiessen has a .981 OPS and nine home runs since August 6th, when he hit his walk-off grand slam as a relief pitcher. The #Pirates 2019 6th rounder spends most of his time at first base. pic.twitter.com/xlcWCpCRB9
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Lolo Sanchez had 13 home runs in his first four seasons with the #Pirates. He's got 15 this year in Greensboro, with 29 stolen bases and an .806 OPS. pic.twitter.com/MVMgxSihtK
— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsPBN) September 9, 2021
Daily Links
**Prospect Watch: Quinn Priester and a Bradenton Doubleheader
**Demilio: The Pirates Should Use Luis Oviedo More Down the Stretch
**Cabrera, Grossman Ruin Pirates’ Chance at Their First Sweep; Tigers Win 5-1
**Game Recap: Pirates Dominated by Struggling Pitchers, Fail to Get a Sweep
**This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 8th, Gerrit Cole and a Clemente Highlight
**Card of the Day: 1983 Fleer Jim Smith
