Typically, the roster at the Pirates’ lowest full-season affiliate is all about breakout potential. After a down year last year, West Virginia will be loaded with players who may or may not be considered prospects yet, but who have significant chances to get on the map. This is partly because the Pirates went more heavily on prep players in last year’s draft than they have in many years, and partly because their international scouting is showing some signs of life after a lengthy down spell. There are also some college draftees from last year who could earn mid-season promotions, which would be nice because Bradenton is light on prospects.
Pirates minor league preview: West Virginia
