Pittsburgh Pirates: Three Prospects Who Can Make an Impact in 2021

Mar 3, 2021; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Miguel Yajure (50) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2021; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Miguel Yajure (50) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 05: JT Brubaker #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padresat PETCO Park on May 05, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 05: JT Brubaker #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padresat PETCO Park on May 05, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Now that the 2021 minor league season is underway, let’s take a look at three prospects who could make an impact with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season

During each and every MLB season there are prospects who reach the Major League level and make an impact. This can be seen every season with each MLB team, including the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Last season, there were multiple prospects who made their MBL debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and proceeded to make an impact for the team. Pitchers JT Brubaker and Blake Cederlind, as well as third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes are three that come to mind. Now, Brubaker is the team’s best starting pitcher and Hayes, prior to going on the injured list, looked primed to be the frontrunner for the National League Rookie of the Year this season.

During the 2019 season the two big breakout prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates were outfielder Bryan Reynolds and shortstop Kevin Newman. While Newman has fallen on hard times since the 2019 season, Reynolds has emerged as the team’s best hitter/player, at least until Hayes returns and gives Reynolds some competition for those mantels.

The 2021 season will be like any other as there will be prospects who are called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and make an impact. With the minor league season now underway, let’s take a look at three prospects who could make an impact with the Pirates this season.