In this weekly feature, Post-Gazette Pirates writers Bill Brink and Stephen J. Nesbitt will recap the performances of the Pirates’ top 10 prospects, according to Baseball America, over the past seven days, from Wednesday through Tuesday’s games.
1. Tyler Glasnow (Class AAA Indianapolis)
Position: RHP • Age: 22 • Height/Weight: 6-8/225 • Bats/Throws: L/R
Glasnow made one start this week. In six innings Monday, he allowed three runs, two hits and three walks while striking out nine. He is a candidate to make a spot start for the Pirates Saturday.
2. Austin Meadows (Indianapolis)
Position: OF • Age: 21 • Height/Weight: 6-3/200 • Bats/Throws: L/L
Meadows has not played since June as he recovers from a strained right hamstring.