2017 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2017
Organization Grades
Hitting: A- ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: A- ... Depth: A- ... Overall: A-
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Indianapolis (AAA East)
Double-A: Altoona (AA Northeast)
High-A: Greensboro (A+ East)
Low-A: Bradenton (A Southeast)
Rookie: DSL Pirates (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: FCL Pirates (Florida Complex League)
1. Tyler Glasnow (RHP) ... 6-7, 200 ... 23 ... 2011 (5) HS (CA)
Comments: Dominated at AAA, but a shoulder injury limited him once in the majors. Has a plus-plus 93-95 mph FB that tops out 98 mph. Gets good downhill tilt from his 6-7 frame and has late life on FB with arm-side run. Upper-70s CB is now above-average and flashes as plus. CU remains a work in progress, but has potential. Control is the only...
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