Pirates Top Hitting Prospects Passing Real Test With Double-A Altoona

Pirates Top Hitting Prospects Passing Real Test With Double-A Altoona

A scout once told me to temper expectations for Pittsburgh Pirates position-player prospects until they reach Double-A Altoona. I’ve never forgotten that. The reasoning makes sense. Typically, the competition in the rookie leagues and the Florida State League – home of the Low-A Bradenton Marauders – isn’t consistently challenging.  The South Atlantic League – where the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers compete – is one of the most notoriously hitt…