2015 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 prospects

Organization grades:

Hitting:  B  ... Pitching:  A- ... Top End Talent:  A- ... Depth: A- ... Overall: A-


Minor League Affiliates:

Triple-A: Indianapolis (IL)
Double-A: Altoona (EL)
High-A: Bradenton (FSL)
Low-A: West Virginia (SAL)
Short-season: West Virginia (NYPL)
Rookie:  Bristol (APPY)


1. Tyler Glasnow (RHP) … 6-7, 195 … 21 … 2011 (5) HS, CA

Comments:  Tall, lanky right-hander has emerged as one of the best pitching prospects in the NL. He dominated the FSL, striking out 157 in 124.1 innings and leading the league in ERA, WHIP, and oppBAA. Glasnow dominates with a plus-plus 93-95 mph fastball that tops out 98 mph. He gets good downhill tilt from his 6-7 frame and has late life on his heater with nice arm-side run. His upper-70s...

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