2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 prospects

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 ... 22 ... 2011 (5) HS (CA) ... #8, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Tall RHP continues to impress. Dominates with a plus-plus 93-95 mph FB that tops out 98 mph. Gets good downhill tilt and has late life on his heater with nice arm-side run. His upper-70s CB is now above-average and flashes plus at times. CU remains a work in progress, but has potential. Control is the only red...

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