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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14
Pirates' Hunter Barco Finds Best Form Again

Pirates' Hunter Barco Finds Best Form Again

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco has bounced back from some tough outings and starred in his most recent starts.

Athletics News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 20
Promising Pirates Prospect Struggles in Latest Outing

Promising Pirates Prospect Struggles in Latest Outing

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitching prospect Hunter Barco didn't have the performance he wanted in his latest outing. Barco, pitching for Triple-A Indianapolis, faced off against the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, on the road on July 19.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Pirates' Hunter Barco Continues Great Form

Pirates' Hunter Barco Continues Great Form

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco is getting back to his best form in 2025. Barco, pitching for Triple-A Indianapolis, dominated in his most recent outing vs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30
Pirates' Hunter Barco Finds Groove in Two Dominant Starts

Pirates' Hunter Barco Finds Groove in Two Dominant Starts

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Hunter Barco is starting to find his rhythm at the Triple-A level, and his latest performances suggest he may be turning a corner in his development.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Pirates Pitching Prospect Makes First Start Since Injury

Pirates Pitching Prospect Makes First Start Since Injury

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect returned from injury, making his first start on the mound. Left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco of Triple-A Indianapolis started in the most recent game against the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, on May 31.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 21
Pirates Get Great Injury News About Top Prospect

Pirates Get Great Injury News About Top Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got some great injury news on one of their top prospects. Left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco made a start with Triple-A Indianapolis against the Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate, on May 15.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 16

Hunter Barco exits early after injury

This team’s curse runs deeper than Davy Jones’ locker! Hunter Barco has been off to a red hot start this season. Across Altoona and Indianapolis, Barco has only allowed one run over 30 innings of action this season, setting a Curve record with 25 straight innings pitched without allowing a run.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 12

Hunter Barco dominating as Pirates’ breakout pitching prospect

Barco did not allow a run in 25.2 innings at Double-A Altoona. Bubba Chandler has become a household name as the No. 2 prospect in baseball. An electric arm who should debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a matter of weeks, Chandler has taken all the attention as the organization’s next star starter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospect Will Not Finish the Season with a 0.00 ERA

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospect Will Not Finish the Season with a 0.00 ERA

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Hunter Barco – recently elevated to MLB Pipeline’s list of Top 100 prospects – had a stellar debut Friday night for the Triple- A Indianapolis Indians against the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Guardians).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 5

Pirates prospect update: Hunter Barco off to historic start

It’s been lights out in Altoona! At the Double-A level, there has been no better pitcher than Pirates’ prospect Hunter Barco. This season, the Pirates’ number seven ranked prospect has been off to a lights out start, setting a franchise record with the Altoona Curve for most consecutive scoreless innings with 25.2 on the year.

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