Pittsburgh Pirates minor league players
Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates:
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Players [edit]
Tim Alderson [edit]
| Tim Alderson | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 3, 1988 Scottsdale, Arizona |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Timothy Alderson (born November 3, 1988) is a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Alderson was drafted by the San Francisco Giants 22nd overall in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. On July 29, 2009, Alderson was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for second baseman Freddy Sanchez.[1]
Alderson began the 2010 season assigned to the Pirates' Double A club, the Altoona Curve, and entered the season as the Pirates' No. 7 prospect, according to Baseball America. However he experienced a difficult season with club and was demoted to the Single A, Bradenton Marauders on July 14, 2010.[2]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Victor Black [edit]
| Victor Black | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 68 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 23, 1988 Amarillo, Texas |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Victor Black (born May 23, 1988) is a minor league baseball player who was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round (49th overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.
Black is a right-handed pitcher, weighs 205 lbs, and is 6 ft 4 in. He attended Dallas Baptist University and is the highest drafted player in the University's history. During his last season at Dallas Baptist, Black went 6-4 with a 4.16 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 88⅔ innings.[3] He made his professional debut for the State College Spikes on June 30, 2009.[4] Black started the 2010 season with the West Virginia Power, but only pitched 4 2/3 innings, dealing with shoulder and bicep injuries. He split the 2011 season between West Virginia and the Bradenton Marauders. He spent the 2012 season with the Altoona Curve of the Double A Eastern League. In November 2012, the Pirates added Black to the 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5]
- Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Brooks Brown [edit]
| Brooks Brown | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 20, 1985 Statesboro, Georgia |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
Brooks Steven Brown (born June 20, 1985) is an American professional baseball player in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Brown in the 1st round (34th overall) of the 2006 MLB Draft out of University of Georgia. On April 2, 2009, Brown was traded to the Detroit Tigers for James Skelton.[6] The Pirates signed Brown to a minor league contract on November 21, 2012.[7]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Alen Hanson [edit]
| Alen Hanson | |
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 Hanson with the West Virginia Power in 2012 |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: October 22, 1992 La Romana, Dominican Republic |
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| Bats: Switch | Throws: Right |
Alen Rery Hanson (born October 22, 1992) is a professional baseball infielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Hanson signed as an international free agent with the Pirates on July 14, 2009 for $150,000.[8] In 2011, while playing for the Gulf Coast League Pirates, Hanson lead the Gulf Coast League in triples.[9] In July 2012, Hanson was named the #40 prospect in baseball by Baseball America in their Midseason Top 50 Prospects List.[10] He spent the 2012 season with the West Virginia Power. Prior to the 2013 season, Hanson was ranked as the 54th best prospect in baseball by MLB.com,[11] and as the 61st best prospect in baseball by Baseball America.[12]
- Career statistics and player information from ESPN, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Luis Heredia [edit]
| Luis Heredia | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 10, 1994 Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Luis Eduardo Heredia Orozco (born August 10, 1994) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
The Pirates signed Heredia in August 2010 for a $2,600,000 signing bonus.[13] Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus ranked Heredia the 81st best prospect in baseball prior to the 2011 season.[14] Heredia made his pro debut on June 21, 2011, for the Gulf Coast League Pirates.[15] Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus ranked Heredia the 42nd best prospect in baseball prior to the 2012 season.[16] He spent the 2012 season with the State College Spikes. Prior to the 2013 season, Heredia was ranked as the 78th best prospect in baseball by Baseball America.[12]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Kris Johnson [edit]
| Kris Johnson | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 14, 1984 Blue Springs, Missouri |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Kris Johnson (born October 14, 1984 in West Covina, California) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He attended Blue Springs High School in Missouri throwing 5 no-hitters.[17] He was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 50th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft, but chose to attend Witchita State University. As a freshman at Witchita State, his 2.01 era lead the Missouri Valley Conference.[17] The Boston Red Sox drafted Johnson 40th overall in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft and gave him an $850,000 signing bonus.[18] In 2006, he pitched for the Lowell Spinners. In November 2006, Baseball America named Johnson the #9 prospect in Boston's organization.[19] In 2007, he pitched for the Lancaster JetHawks. In 2008 Baseball America ranked him as Boston's fourth best pitching prospect.[20] He spent the 2008 season at the Red Sox's AA affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs. He threw a 3.63 ERA for the year.[18] Coming into 2009, he was ranked within the top 20 prospects within the Red Sox system.[18] He split the 2009 season between the Red Sox AAA affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Portland Sea Dogs. He amassed a 3-16 record with a 6.35 ERA, and led the minors with most losses.[18] He spent the 2010 season with Pawtucket. He returned to Pawtucket to start the 2011 season, however, on May 14, 2011, Johnson gave up 7 runs in 2 innings, leaving him with a 12.63 era for Pawtucket. He was released on May 17, 2011.[21] Johnson signed with the Kansas City T-Bones on June 11, 2011.[22] His 3.23 era for the T-Bones was 4th in the American Association.[17] Johnson signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in December 2011.[23] Johnson split the 2012 season with the Altoona Curve and the Indianapolis Indians. Johnson resigned with the Pirates in September 2012.[24]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Andrew Lambo [edit]
| Andrew Lambo | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Outfielder / First baseman | |
| Born: August 11, 1988 Beverly Hills, California |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Andrew Lambo (born August 11, 1988 in Beverly Hills, California) is a baseball prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Lambo was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 4th round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Newbury Park High School. He played for the Gulf Coast Dodgers in 2007 and the Great Lakes Loons and Jacksonville Suns in 2007. He was selected as Midwest League All-Star Outfielder in 2008 while with the Loons. In 2009 & 2010 he was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, BaseballAmerica.com rated him as the organization's top rated prospect of 2009[25] He was selected represent the Lookouts at the 2009 Southern League mid-season All-Star game. On May 1, 2010, Lambo was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned substance, quantified as a "drug of abuse." [26] On July 31, 2010 he was traded (along with Pitcher James McDonald) to the Pittsburgh Pirates for reliever Octavio Dotel.[27]
Playing for the Altoona Curve of the Double-A Eastern League, Lambo hit for the cycle on April 8, 2013.[28]
- Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Wyatt Mathisen [edit]
| Wyatt Mathisen | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: December 30, 1993 Corpus Christi, Texas |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Wyatt Lane Mathisen (born December 30, 1993) is a professional baseball player in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Mathisen attended Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a junior at Calallen, Mathisen was named to the All-State Tournament team, a District 31-4A MVP, a Max Prep All-American, a Perfect Game USA All-American, the South Texas Player-of-the-Year and was a member of the Texas Rangers Area Code team. As a senior at Calallen, Mathisen hit .433 with 13 home runs and 40 RBI.[29] Mathisen was drafted by the Pirates in the 2nd Round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. Mathisen broke a commitment to the University of Texas [30] by signing with the Pirates for a $746,300 signing bonus.[31] In June 2012, Mathisen started his pro career with the Gulf Coast League Pirates.
- Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Gregory Polanco [edit]
| Gregory Polanco | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 14, 1991 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Gregory Polanco (born September 14, 1991) is a professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Polanco signed as an international free agent with the Pirates on April 11, 2009 for $75,000.[8] In 2009, he played for the DSL Pirates. In 2010, he played for the Gulf Coast League Pirates. In 2011, he played for the GCL Pirates and the State College Spikes. He spent the 2012 season with the West Virginia Power. Prior to the 2013 season, Polanco was ranked as the 65th best prospect in baseball by MLB.com,[11] and as the 51st best prospect in baseball by Baseball America.[12]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Aaron Pribanic [edit]
| Aaron Pribanic | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 1, 1986 Fairfax, Virginia |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
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Aaron Pribanic (born September 1, 1986) is a baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He is currently playing for the Pirates' Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 3rd round, 98th overall pick, of the 2008 draft. On July 29, 2009, he was acquired by the Pirates from the Mariners; along with Jeff Clement, Ronny Cedeño, Brett Lorin, and Nathan Adcock; in exchange for Jack Wilson, Ian Snell, and cash considerations.[32]
Prior to his professional career, Pribanic played while attending college at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Nebraska. He is also the grandson of former-New York Yankee, Jim Coates. Pribanic stated in 2011, that he picked up his passion for the baseball from his grandfather.[33]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Pirates Prospects bio
- Nebraska Cornhuskers bio
Ryan Reid [edit]
| Ryan Reid | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 24, 1985 Portland, Maine |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
Ryan Allen Reid (born April 24, 1985) is an American professional baseball player in the Pittsburgh Pirates system.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays drafted Reid in the 7th round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of James Madison University.[34] The Pirates signed Reid to a minor league contract after the 2012 season with an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player.[35]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Óscar Tejeda [edit]
| Óscar Tejeda | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: December 26, 1989 Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Moises Oscar Tejeda (born December 26, 1989 in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Tejeda was signed as an International Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox in 2006. He split the 2007 season between the Gulf Coast League Red Sox and the Lowell Spinners. In January 2008, Baseball America named Tejeda the #9 prospect in the Red Sox system.[36] He played for the Greenville Drive in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, while playing for the Salem Red Sox, he was named a Carolina League Mid-Season All Star[37] and Post Season All Star, and was named the Carolina League's All Star Game Top Star.[38] On April 26, 2010, Tejeda was named the Carolina League player of the week.[39] In November 2010, the Red Sox added Tejeda to the 40-man roster to protect him the 2010 Rule 5 Draft.[40] In 2011, he played for the Double AA Portland Sea Dogs. He returned to Portland in 2012, before being designated for assignment on June 24, 2012, to make room for Brent Lillibridge. Tejeda was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27, 2012.[41]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- http://www.soxprospects.com/players/tejeda-oscar.htm
- http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/84398/
- http://players.piratesprospects.com/2012/06/oscar-tejeda.html
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References [edit]
- ^ Sanchez to Giants for Alderson
- ^ Curve's Alderson demoted to Single-A
- ^ Cipriano, Guy (2006-06-14). "Black's fastball catches eye of Pirates' brass". Centre Daily Times.
- ^ Cipriano, Guy (2009-07-01). "Top picks hit mound for first time as Spikes stumble". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved 2009-07-04.[dead link]
- ^ "Pirates set 40-man roster". November 20, 2012.
- ^ Tigers acquire Brooks Brown from Arizona Diamondbacks
- ^ "Pirates Sign Six Minor League Free Agents". Pirates Prospects. 2012-11-21.
- ^ a b Williams, Tim (August 30, 2012). "Polanco and Hanson Selected as 2012 SAL All-Stars".
- ^ "Gulf Coast League: 2011 Batting Leaders".
- ^ "Midseason Top 50 Prospects List". July 5, 2012.
- ^ a b Cole among four Bucs prospects in Top 100
- ^ a b c "Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: 2013 Top 100 Prospects". BaseballAmerica.com.
- ^ Williams, Tim (August 19, 2010). "Pirates Sign Luis Heredia".
- ^ Goldstein, Kevin (February 28, 2011). "Future Shock: BP's 2011 Top 101 Prospects".
- ^ Williams, Tim (June 21, 2011). "Luis Heredia Makes His Pro Debut".
- ^ Goldstein, Kevin. (2012-02-13) Future Shock: Top 101 Prospects. Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ a b c "T-Bones Southpaw Headed to Pirates Organization". January 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Barbarisi, Daniel (May 31, 2010). "Red Sox minor-league notebook: Kris Johnson is on the way to rescuing his career". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox Top Ten Prospects". November 10, 2006.
- ^ Brunell, Evan (June 27, 2008). "SOX ON DECK: Kris Johnson pitches Portland to victory". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
- ^ "Red Sox release former first-rounder Kris Johnson". May 17, 2011.
- ^ "T-Bones Add First-Round Pick to Starting Rotation". June 11, 2011.
- ^ Williams, Tim (December 16, 2011). "Pirates Sign Kris Johnson".
- ^ Williams, Tim (September 29, 2012). "Minor Moves: Pirates Re-Sign Kris Johnson".
- ^ Price, Ed. (2009-01-30) Prospects: Rankings: Organization Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Dodgers: Top 10 Prospects. BaseballAmerica.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ Dodgers' Lambo suspended 50 games. Sports.espn.go.com (2010-05-01). Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ Bucs recast bullpen to build depth elsewhere | pirates.com: News. Pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com (2010-07-31). Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130409&content_id=44340870&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
- ^ "Pirates select Wyatt Mathisen in second round of 2012 Draft". June 5, 2012.
- ^ Williams, Tim (June 9, 2012). "Pirates Agree to Terms with Wyatt Mathisen".
- ^ Williams, Tim (June 11, 2012). "Wyatt Mathisen Signing Official".
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (July 29, 2009). "Wilson, Sanchez tenures with Bucs end".
- ^ "Pribanic's Grandfather has Place in Pirates History". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. May 6, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ "Unhittable Reid records first win". Milb.com. 2006-07-30.
- ^ "Pirates Agree to Terms with Seven Minor League Free Agents; Five Invited to Major League Spring Training". Pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com.
- ^ Callis, Jim (January 4, 2008). "Boston Red Sox Top 10 prospects".
- ^ Wild, Danny (June 10, 2010). "Carolina, Cal Leagues reveal All-Stars".
- ^ Kerzel, Pete (June 22, 2010). "California fells Carolina again".
- ^ Jackson, Josh (April 26, 2010). "Offensive Players of the Week".
- ^ Browne, Ian (November 19, 2010). "Red Sox add three prospects to 40-man roster".
- ^ Links, Zach (June 27, 2012). "Pirates Claim Oscar Tejeda, DFA Slaten".
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