Brian Kopycinski

Brian Kopycinski

Brian Kopycinski is a writer from Pittsburgh and contributor to Rum Bunter. His interests include Pirates history and prospect development. He is a graduate of Kent State University, and lifelong Pirates, Penguins and Steelers fan. On his 11th birthday, June 4th, 2009, Brian saw Andrew McCutchen’s debut against the New York Mets at PNC Park with his family. His favorite player is Bryan Reynolds. In his free time, Brian is an amateur novelist and runner.

Washington Nationals v Pittsburgh Pirates

Joey Bart's Pirates breakout (reminiscent of Ryan Doumit) provides blueprint for Henry Davis

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San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates' LaRoche Brothers were better than you remember

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Wild Card Game - Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates History: Remembering when Pittsburgh found missing rotation piece

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New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals

Remembering forgotten Pirates of the past: Freddie Patek

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2024 MLB Draft Presented by Nike

Did the Pirates make the right call by drafting Konnor Griffin?

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Washington Nationals v Pittsburgh Pirates

Don't Stop Believin': The Clint Barmes Story

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MLB Photos Archive

Remembering Game 5 of the 1972 Pirates-Reds NLCS, Roberto Clemente's last

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Pittsburgh Pirates Syd Thrift

The best and worst moves of the Pirates' Syd Thrift era

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Boston Red Sox

4 former Pirates first-round pitchers who missed expectations in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Arizona Diamondbacks

This overlooked Pirates power prospect deserves more recognition

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Pittsburgh Pirates Enrique Romo

Remembering forgotten Pirates of the past: Enrique Romo

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets

Comparing Paul Skenes to a forgotten Pirates two-way prospect

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Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Skinner

Remembering forgotten Pirates of the past: Bob Skinner

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Chris Peters #38

Pirates players from the Pittsburgh area who you may have forgotten

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Feb 22, 2023; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Malcom Nunez (78) poses for photos during Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images

3 Pirates prospects who should have made their MLB debuts in 2024

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Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates

The most legendary numbers in Pittsburgh Pirates history

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