2021 Prospect Projections: NL Central rookies
This is the fourth in a six-part Toolshed series that uses FanGraphs' Steamer 600 projections to look at how prospects would fare over a full Major League season in 2021. The system bases its forecast on 600 plate appearances for position players, 450 plate appearances for catchers, 200 innings for
State of the System: Pittsburgh Pirates
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021.
Bucs’ Hayes delivers 5-for-5 performance
In less than a month since his first Major League callup, Ke'Bryan Hayes has emerged as a cornerstone of the rebuilding Pirates’ future. And while the club is on the verge of a third consecutive last-place finish in the National League Central, its second-ranked prospect showed why he could be
Pirates' Hayes homers, doubles in debut
Defense was the calling card for Ke'Bryan Hayes as he made his way through the Pirates' Minor League system. In his Major League debut, he showed he can handle the bat. And he's not bad on the basepaths either. MLB Pipeline's No. 44 overall prospect homered, doubled, scored three times
Pirates promote Hayes for Major League debut
Fourteen-year MLB veteran Charlie Hayes played 128 games with Pittsburgh before he was traded to the New York Yankees on August 30, 1996. Almost 24 years to the day, his son will don the black and gold himself. Second-ranked Pirates prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes has been recalled from Pittsburgh's alternate site
Prospects in the Pirates' 2020 player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Pirates' Hayes optioned to Triple-A Indy
Unlike Jerry Seinfeld, Ke'Bryan Hayes actually wants to be a Pirate. Following Friday's news, he'll have to wait a little longer to get that official designation. Pittsburgh optioned MLB.com's No. 41 overall prospect to Triple-A Indianapolis, the organization announced. Right-handers Geoff Hartlieb, Yacksel Ríos and Edgar Santana, left-hander Sam Howard, infielder Cole Tucker and outfielder Jason
Hayes, Oliva, Craig power Bucs to win
Who says the Florida State League is full of pitchers' parks?Pirates No. 2 prospect, Ke'Bryan Hayes, ninth-ranked Jared Oliva and No. 19 Will Craig hit three of the Bucs' seven homers Friday in a 19-13 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays in Dunedin. The teams totaled 11 blasts on
Farm system rankings: Position players, 20-11
With the 2020 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com is looking at the state of all 30 farm systems over the next month and ranking them in several different ways. The first installment, broken into three parts, focuses on position players and considers the quality and quantity of top talent in each
Keller, Hayes anchor ship for Pirates
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.There's plenty of change coming to Pittsburgh, starting at the top with new general manager Ben
Bucs' Hayes headlines Players of the Week
Ke'Bryan Hayes' arrow is pointing up again -- and with little time to spare. The Pirates' No. 2 prospect was named the International League Offensive Player of the Week for Aug. 19-25 after going 12-for-23 (.522) with a homer, double, four RBIs and four runs scored for Triple-A Indianapolis. This
Tribe's Hayes posts another four-hit game
As a 22-year-old at the Minors' highest level, Ke'Bryan Hayes has battled through highs and lows this year, including a broken finger that sidelined him for about three weeks. Healthy again and in the homestretch of the season, he's putting it all together at the plate.The second-ranked Pirates prospect recorded his
Indy's Hayes tallies season-high four hits
Ke'Bryan Hayes won the Minor League Gold Glove Award at third base the past two seasons, so he's probably already sharp enough to man the hot corner in the Majors. His bat, as evidenced Thursday night, isn't far behind.Pittsburgh's No. 2 prospect notched four hits for the first time this
Prospect Roundup: Games of May 10
Braves 3B Austin Riley, Triple-A Gwinnett: 2-for-5, HR, RBI, 2 R -- The fourth-ranked Atlanta prospect continued his power surge, drilling his fourth long ball in as many games. In the first inning, he crushed a 3-1 offering from Pawtucket right-hander Chandler Shepherd over the left field wall for his 13th homer
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 12
Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes, Triple-A Indianapolis: 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 1 BB -- A night after the Pirates' second-ranked prospect cracked his first Triple-A homer among a trio of extra-base hits, Hayes was at it again Friday. Against Charlotte, he led off the third inning by ripping a double
Hayes breaks out at plate for Indianapolis
Ke'Bryan Hayes not only found his power dial Thursday, he turned it to max.The second-ranked Pirates prospect collected three hits -- including a moonshot for his first Triple-A roundtripper -- and three RBIs to lift the Triple-A Indians to a 7-3 victory over the Knights at Victory Field. It marked
Pirates Prospect Primer: Infield of dreams
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3BA
Jays reassign Bichette to Minors
Bo Bichette might not be in big league camp anymore, but he certainly made the most of his opportunity. The Blue Jays reassigned their No. 2 prospect to Minor League camp Monday. Bichette impressed during his second Major League Spring Training, batting .417/.485/.833 with four home runs, eight runs scored, five
Pirates' Hayes produces a grand ending
Ke'Bryan Hayes drove in six of the Pirates' 10 runs on Sunday -- and he didn't even start.The Bucs' second-ranked prospect entered as a defensive replacement at third base to start the sixth inning and went 2-for-3 with a pair of dingers, including a walk-off grand slam with two outs in
Farm system rankings: Position players 20-11
With the 2019 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com is looking at the state of all 30 farm systems over the next month and ranking them in several different ways. The first installment, broken into three parts, focuses on position players and considers the quality and quantity of top talent in each
Bucs' Hayes earns Spring Training invite
After a strong showing in all phases of his game in 2018, Ke'Bryan Hayes is ready for the next challenge. At least, the Pirates believe he is.The Bucs' second-ranked prospect will be joining the big club for Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida, as one of 13 non-roster invitees, the team announced
Hayes stands tall in stacked Pirates infield
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Click here to locate your favorite club.The Pirates' decision to be buyers at the 2018 trade deadline cost them a hefty
Hayes wins second straight Rawlings Gold Glove Award
CURVE, Pa. - Altoona Curve third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has been named a recipient of the 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence, Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced on Monday.
Hayes wins Rawlings Gold Glove Award®
CURVE, Pa. - Altoona Curve third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has been named a recipient of the 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence, Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced on Monday.
Rawlings, Minors announce '18 Gold Glovers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the nine recipients of the 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence. The winners at each position were selected from players in the 10 domestic-based, full-season Minor Leagues. Each player will receive his own