Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted a young prep right handed-pitcher in the 11th round by the name of Michael Burrows. Burrows was ranked as one of top prep pitching prospects in the North East, including the highest rated prep arm from the state of Connecticut. The righty actually comes from the town of Waterford, Connecticut. Burrows stands at 6’2” and just turned 19 back in November.
Burrows quickly showed why the Pittsburgh Pirates gave him a well over slot signing bonus to forgo his commitment to the University of Connecticut. The Bucs assigned him to their Gulf Coast League affiliate and he saw nothing but success in his short stint.