If competition truly brings out the best of people, then it’s safe to say that the catcher position for the Pittsburgh Pirates is going to be in strong hands for the immediate future.
Owning not one, but two of the best catching prospects in baseball, the Pirates could potentially have one of the best duos behind the plate in the game at some point soon.
Endy Rodriguez burst onto the scene last season, tearing across three different levels on the way to being named the Minor League Player of the Year. He will be in Pittsburgh this week to get evaluated after leaving a recent game and then being placed on the injured list.