Thanks for these summaries and I like that they drafted multiple college hitters with somewhat similar profiles. If even one becomes an average regular with pop, that's a win.
Speaking of wins, I'd just note that if Anker really "projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm", that's a huge win for a 6th-round pick. Based on draft position alone, we should all feel good if he's just a decent middle reliever.
Overall, I think it's a draft to feel good about but like most drafts, its success will likely come down to whether Hernandez approaches his potential. Of course there are exceptions, like the '21 draft when the top pick or even the top 3 picks don't live up to our hopes but a later pick ends up looking like a top pick.
OK I'll pay some attention to Dylan Matthiesen, a Calif. of PA pitcher, local PA school. And then transfer to Liberty. And he went to Tread Athletics so that's showing some initiative.
The Pirates have a real good thing going with their Catching Group of IFA youngsters starting with LH hitting Omar Alfonzo, 22 (#10 Pirate Prospect by FG), Axiel Plaz, 20 (#35 Pirate Prospect by FG), and Richard Ramirez, 20. Hopeful we do not toss some of these college Catchers ahead of them and cost them PT.
Already commented on Hamilton, Moody, and Frusco - HS Pitchers in the 14th, 15th, and 20th Rounds. The Pirates have parlayed themselves into a very good position to have money to spend to convince those three that they will have a better chance of going somewhere in baseball with a team like the Pirates. The Pitching Strength throughout the system and the strong developmental reputation of the Pirates System should play a large part in convincing the advisors of these 3 HS Pitchers that they have a golden opportunity with the Pirates!
Good take on the IFA Catchers. I’m really liking the position players in lower levels as a whole. Obviously AA level will separate the contenders from the pretenders, but as you pointed out, there’s more depth these days than at any time under this regime.
Thanks for these summaries and I like that they drafted multiple college hitters with somewhat similar profiles. If even one becomes an average regular with pop, that's a win.
Speaking of wins, I'd just note that if Anker really "projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm", that's a huge win for a 6th-round pick. Based on draft position alone, we should all feel good if he's just a decent middle reliever.
Overall, I think it's a draft to feel good about but like most drafts, its success will likely come down to whether Hernandez approaches his potential. Of course there are exceptions, like the '21 draft when the top pick or even the top 3 picks don't live up to our hopes but a later pick ends up looking like a top pick.
OK I'll pay some attention to Dylan Matthiesen, a Calif. of PA pitcher, local PA school. And then transfer to Liberty. And he went to Tread Athletics so that's showing some initiative.
The Pirates have a real good thing going with their Catching Group of IFA youngsters starting with LH hitting Omar Alfonzo, 22 (#10 Pirate Prospect by FG), Axiel Plaz, 20 (#35 Pirate Prospect by FG), and Richard Ramirez, 20. Hopeful we do not toss some of these college Catchers ahead of them and cost them PT.
Already commented on Hamilton, Moody, and Frusco - HS Pitchers in the 14th, 15th, and 20th Rounds. The Pirates have parlayed themselves into a very good position to have money to spend to convince those three that they will have a better chance of going somewhere in baseball with a team like the Pirates. The Pitching Strength throughout the system and the strong developmental reputation of the Pirates System should play a large part in convincing the advisors of these 3 HS Pitchers that they have a golden opportunity with the Pirates!
Good take on the IFA Catchers. I’m really liking the position players in lower levels as a whole. Obviously AA level will separate the contenders from the pretenders, but as you pointed out, there’s more depth these days than at any time under this regime.