In previous years we would do an updated top 20 or 30 list immediately after the MLB draft, incorporating the new draft picks and the results of the current season. A few things changed those plans this year. First of all, the new draft system is set up in a way that most of the picks are signed within the first two weeks after the draft. So I wanted to wait until we knew everyone that was signed before starting the rankings. There were also delays due to an upgraded server, upgraded membership software, preparations for the soon-to-come stats database, and my trip to the Dominican Academy, followed by all of the analysis from the trip, and our reporting on all of the international signings (I believe we are currently the only outlet reporting more than three signings).
Pittsburgh Pirates Mid-Season Top 50 Prospects
