The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong offense all season long. The Pirates rank sixth in the National League in runs scored (434), fourth in hits (879), fourth in on-base percentage (.334), fourth in wRC+ (101), and sixth in wOBA (.320). However, this offense can improve.
How can this offense improve you ask? By promoting Josh Bell to be the everyday first baseman, that’s how. I am one of John Jaso’s biggest fans, and Jaso has done a good job this year, but the time has come for Josh Bell to become the Pirates’ everyday first baseman.
Josh Bell is one of the 50 best prospects in all of baseball.