Prospect Watch: Speedster Daniel Amaral Developing as a Strong Defensive Outfielder
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. In sports, the phrase speed kills reigns true across many of the Major sporting worlds. If you are quick it allows you to succeed in many aspects of athletics simply because you can get away from the competition. For Pirates Minor League outfielder Daniel Amaral, speed is his main tool and one he uses to cover a lot of ground as a center field prospect in the system. When he gets on base, he can cause havoc for opposing pitchers stealing bases and taking his extra shots when he can. With very little power, his ability to get on base is going to be key to his success, and he has shown an ability to do that in his first two seasons in the Pirates Minor Leagu...