Pirates Pitching Prospect Listed As Potential 2025 Breakout Candidate

Title: Pirates Pitching Prospect Listed As Potential 2025 Breakout Candidate The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong farm system known for developing talented pitching prospects. Paul Skenes and Jared Jones have recently graduated to the majors, making significant contributions to the team. Skenes was recognized as an All-Star and National League Rookie of the Year, while Jones had a commendable rookie season. The Pirates still possess multiple promising pitchers in their farm system, including three top-100 prospects: Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft, and Thomas Harrington. Levi Sterling, a right-handed pitcher, has been identified as a potential breakout candidate for 2025 by MLB Pipeline. Sterling, standing at 6-foot-5, is transitioning to focusing solely on pitching after being a strong infield prospect in high school. He has the potential to develop four above-average pitches, which he will begin to showcase in 2025. Sterling is currently ranked as the Pirates' No. 11 prospect and was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. There is a possibility for Sterling to ascend quickly through the Pirates' farm system, similar to Skenes' trajectory. The article highlights the Pirates' effective scouting, drafting, and development strategies in building their pitching roster.

Original Article: https://sportsnetpittsburgh.com/2025/01/06/pirates-pitching-prospect-listed-as-potential-2025-breakout-candidate/

Original Article Author: Shaun Mcavoy