[BP] Pittsburgh Pirates Top 11 Prospects
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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 11 Prospects by Kevin Goldstein
System In 20 Words Or Less:
The 2010 draft and one international signee transforms the system with
a trio of ultra-high ceiling teenage arms.
Five-Star Prospects
1. James Taillon, RHP
2. Stetson Allie, RHP
Four-Star Prospects
3. Luis Heredia, LHP
4. Tony Sanchez, C
Three-Star Prospects
5. Rudy Owens, LHP
6. Bryan Morris, RHP
7. Starling Marte, OF
8. Jeff Locke, LHP
9. Diego Moreno, RHP
Two-Star Prospects
10. Colton Cain, LHP
11. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP
Nine More:
12. Mel Rojas, Jr., OF: This third-round pick is a big, athletic
switch-hitter with plus speed and some power potential, but is very raw.
13. Zack Dodson, LHP: He's a lefty who has potential for three solid
offerings, but projects as back-end starter.
14. Alex Presley, OF: Presley is a diminutive outfielder who can hit,
but he doesn't profile well for a corner due to a lack of power.
15. Gorkys Hernandez, OF: He's one of the best defensive outfielders in
the minors, but will he ever hit?
16. Chase D'Arnaud, SS: D'Arnaud collapsed at Double-A in 2011, but he
still offers a decent approach and speed.
17. Andrew Lambo, OF: This former Dodgers prospect has seen his stock
fall due to poor performances and drug suspensions. The Pirates believe
in the bat, and a good showing so far in the Arizona Fall League is
creating optimism.
18. Nick Kingham, RHP: This 2010 fourth-rounder is big and projectable,
but he's more of a thrower than a pitcher for now.
19. Josh Harrison, INF: An ex-Cubs prospect, Harrison can put a bat on
the ball, but like Presley, he's tiny and offers few secondary skills.
20. Quincy Latimore, OF: He's a compact athlete who had minor a breakout year wi
th 19 home runs and 100 RBI for High-A Bradenton, but a horrible approach still
holds him back.
The Sleeper:
Despite hitting just .239 at Low-A in 2010, outfielder Evan Chambers
showed power (12 home runs), patience (93 walks), and speed (35 stolen
bases). Pirates officials feel he can take off if they can take the
passivity out of his approach.
Top 10 Talents 25 And Under (born 4/1/85 or later)
While the young arms have true impact potential, Alvarez and McCutchen
are already here. The version of Alvarez that made adjustments and
slugged in September is the real deal, and 2011 could be a year where
the rest of the country sits up and takes notice. McCutchen avoided a
sophomore slump in 2010, but at the same time didn't show some of the
expected growth. Walker's season was the organization's surprise of the
year, but now he has to prove it's for real. Tabata makes the list despite
the fact that nobody believes his age. He's similar to Marte in that his
swing is all hands, and with little to no power or walks, even with a .300
average he doesn't fit well in a corner. Lincoln was a great story after
the former first-round pick returned from Tommy John surgery, but he's yet
to really solve Triple-A and struggled mightily in the big leagues.
Summary: While it's been slow going overall, the Pirates are at least
moving in the right direction. While they're half a decade (at least)
away, the three power arms added this summer have franchise-changing
potential.
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