Tim Williams

The 22-year-old outfielder plans to work on getting bigger, stronger and faster this offseason as he eyes his potential big league debut in 2022.

The 2019 third-rounder’s new hitting approach allows him to wait longer to evaluate a pitch, and it had paid off handsomely in a breakthrough at High-A.

While the 21-year-old catcher might have seemed like a trade throw-in, the Pirates view him as a potential long-term solution at a shallow position.

The 21-year-old’s Double-A debut reminded the Pirates’ farm director of another young righthander who turned into a formidable big leaguer.

Few players in the system attack the weight room like the 2017 second-rounder. Now Mitchell is attacking the baseball at Double-A.

The 6-foot-7 shortstop looks like a natural in the outfield, where he may see many reps this season as he works his way to the big leagues.

The toolsy, 20-year-old shortstop has worked on getting his defense on par with his potent bat.

Time spent at a training facility in Pennsylvania — plus the added confidence of a late alt-site invite — helped Quinn Priester improve in 2020.

The new farm director is a former big league catcher who has a background in coaching and possesses the type of curiosity that could push the organization forward.

The 2020 first-rounder has immense batting potential but will need to settle on an infield position before he reaches the big leagues.

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The power-hitting second baseman enhanced his discipline in 2020 even with the canceled minor league season.

The slugging first baseman worked on his pitch selection and defensive proficiency during the lost minor league season.

A change to his hitting setup this spring allowed Ke’Bryan Hayes to access his power. Now he looks like a franchise building block.

The 2019 first-rounder has focused on improving his arsenal, including maintaining his fastball velocity.

The righthander has revamped his arsenal and delivery with the help of two former big leaguers.

The Pirates helped Tucker chase less and hit the ball in the air more often last season, but it took time for the adjustments to stick.

The 24-year-old has showcased speed and on-base skills, but power development is the next frontier as he readies for Triple-A.

Sitting out the 2019 season after having Tommy John surgery allowed the 22-year-old righthander to sharpen and refine his repertoire.