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Pittsburgh Pirates - Top 10 Prospects

	1. Pedro Alvarez – Age 22 Born: 02/06/1987 - New York, NY Height: 6-3 Weight: 235 lbs Position: 3B Bats: L Throws: R Class AA Altoona Class A 09 Stats: GP 66 – 14HR – 55RBI – .247 AVG – 1SB – 37 BB -60 SO Class AA 09 Stats: GP 28 - 6HR - 18RBI - .272 AVG - 28H - 19R - 7BB - 30SO Latest Buzz: 7/27/09 - Alvarez went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday night’s loss. Alvarez is hitting .270 in his last 10 games. Scouting Report: The Pirates #1 prospect, Pedro Alvarez is a complete hitter with outstanding power, the ability to consistently center the ball on his bat and good plate discipline. He has balance in his swing with a slight uppercut. He has below-average speed and quickness but compensates in the field with soft hands and a strong arm. – John Perrotto Pittsburgh projects Alvarez to be a third baseman in the majors but he has the frame to eventually move to 1st base in the future. Estimated Arrival: 2010 Potential: All-Star/Franchise Caliber Player
	2. Brad Lincoln – Age 24 05/25/1985 Height: 6-4 Weight: 209 lbs Position: Pitcher Throws: R Class AAA Indianapolis 09 Stats: 1W – 5L – 2.28 ERA (AA Altoona) 09 Stats: 5GS - 26IP - 1W – 1L – 5.13 ERA - 19 SO (AAA Indy) Latest Buzz: 7/23/09: Lincoln received a no decision Thursday night, allowing two runs and seven hits in six innings with no walks and six strikeouts. Lincoln has 19 strike outs in 26 innings pitched for Class AAA Indy. Scouting Report: He is solidly built and able to miss bats with his fastball, which reaches 95 mph. - Also able to miss bats with his curveball, which has finally come back to its college form after he missed the 2008 season following Tommy John elbow surgery. - He has trouble commanding the changeup but it is getting better with each outing - John Perrotto Estimated Arrival: 2010 Potential: High End #3 Starter
	3. Jose Tabata - Age 20 08/12/1988 Height: 5-11 Weight: 168 lbs Position: OF Bats: R Throws: R Class AA Altoona 09 Stats: 58 GP – .303 avg- 2HR – 25RBI’s – 66H - 29R - 6SB - 20BB – 25SO Latest Buzz: 7/27/09: Tabata went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Altoona’s loss. Scouting Report: He has a strong, compact body that enables him to generate bat speed and power. He mashes left-handed pitching but too often chases off-speed pitches from right-handers. - His speed is a tick above average and is aggressive on the bases. He has a very strong arm, though his range is average - John Perrotto Estimated Arrival 2010: Potential: 25 hr - 90 RBI’s
	4. Gorkys Hernandez - Age 21 09/07/1987 Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 lbs Position: OF Bats: R Throws: R Class AA Altoona 09 Stats: 48 GP – .262avg- 2HR – 16RBI’s – 48H - 19R - 5SB - 10BB – 38SO Latest Buzz: 7/27/09: Hernandez went 0-for-4 with an RBI. Scouting Report: He is a prototypical leadoff hitter with outstanding speed. He showed the ability to make contact and draw a walk in past seasons, though Class AA pitchers have made him chase bad pitches. - He has only doubles power and will never hit many homers. He is a plus defender - John Perrotto Estimated Arrival 2010: Potential: Leadoff hitter with 35 SB’s