Prospect Watch: Alex Manasa Developing as a Strong Starting Prospect
As we await the start of the 2020 MLB season due to Corona Virus concerns, we will take a look at every player on the Pirates roster and outline what they will bring to the table and projections for the 2020 season. I hope this brings some positive reading to the current situation and helps us all as we wait for baseball. For two-way players, the transition to Professional Baseball can be a tough one as they decide on one side or another. Coming out of high school, Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Alex Manansa was named the #1 high school outfielder from the state of Michigan. However, he was drafted as a right-handed pitcher for the Pirates due to his speed and athletic build. Since joining the Pirates Minor League system in 2017, Manansa has improved each season that he has played in as he becomes a good starting pitching prospect in the low Minors. His fastball hits in the low 90s, and he has a change-up that he is developing to complement the pitch. He spent the 201...