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One Pirates Pitching Prospect That Should Break Through in 2027

One Pirates Pitching Prospect That Should Break Through in 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few strong options in their farm system, but one pitcher could make an impact in 2027. Left-handed pitcher Connor Wietgrefe made strides in 2026 and has put himself in a good position to make the Pirates' roster at some point next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 16
Double-A notebook: Pirates scouting reports from Opening Week

Double-A notebook: Pirates scouting reports from Opening Week

For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 7, 2024

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 30: Connor Wietgrefe Off to Good Start

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. The Pittsburgh Pirates used their seventh-round draft pick in the 2024 draft to take left-handed pitcher Connor Wietgrefe from the University of Minnesota.

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