2018 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: B- ... Depth: B- ... Overall: B-

 



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. Mitch Keller (RHP) ... 6-3, 195 ... 22 ... 2014 (2) HS (IA)

Comments: Strong, physically mature right-hander has the best stuff in the system, but continues to battle injuries. Mid-90s fastball tops out at 98 mph with good late sink. Showed improved CU in AFL, above-average to plus curveball, and solid command give him to tools to be a front-line starter. Career Dom of 9.5 and Cmd of 3.9 highlight the...

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