Headlined by 2011 1st overall pick Gerrit Cole, the Pittsburgh Pirates have four prospects who have made Baseball Americas mid-season top 50 prospects rankings.
Gerrit Cole (7-2, 2.86 ERA) Altoona Curve, is no. 6, followed by Jameson Taillon (5-6, 4.05 ERA) Bradenton, at No. 15, Starling Marte (.290 – 9 HR – 50RBI) Indianapolis, at No. 36 and fast rising prospect shortstop Alen Hanson (.323 – 14 HR – 45 RBI) West Virginia Power, at No. 40.
Dylan Bundy who the Pirates gave strong consideration last season with the No. 1 overall pick, in addition to Danny Hultzen, are ranked first and fifth respectively by Baseball America.
TOP-5
1. Dylan Bundy, rhp, Orioles
2. Jurickson Profar, ss, Rangers
3. Wil Myers, of, Royals
4. Taijuan Walker, rhp, Mariners
5. Danny Hultzen, lhp, Mariners

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