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Birth Date10-22-1992
Height6' 0"
Weight170 lbs
Age32 years, 0 months, 30 days
BatsB
ThrowsR
2015
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WARP Summary

MLB Statistics

YEAR TEAM AGE G PA H 2B 3B HR BB SO HBP SB CS AVG OBP SLG DRC+ DRAA BRR FRAA BWARP
2016 PIT 23 27 33 7 1 0 0 2 5 0 2 1 .226 .273 .258 75 -0.9 0.5 -0.4 0.0
2017 CHA 24 69 175 37 9 1 4 10 43 1 9 2 .231 .276 .375 66 -6.8 1.7 0.1 -0.1
2017 PIT 24 37 59 11 0 2 0 2 9 0 2 1 .193 .220 .263 65 -2.4 -0.9 -0.2 -0.2
2018 SFN 25 110 310 74 17 5 8 9 71 1 7 3 .252 .274 .425 78 -7.3 0.5 -3.3 -0.1
2019 TOR 26 18 48 7 0 0 0 3 17 1 1 0 .163 .229 .163 59 -2.4 -0.1 -0.4 -0.2
Career26162513627812261453217.232.266.36872-19.91.7-4.3-0.6

Statistics for All Levels

'opp' stats - Quality of opponents faced - have been moved and are available only as OPP_QUAL in the Statistics reports now.
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YEAR Team Lg LG G PA oppAVG oppOBP oppSLG BABIP BPF BRAA repLVL POS_ADJ DRC+ DRC+ SD FRAA BRR DRAA BWARP
2011 SCO A- NYP 3 12 .271 .349 .336 .250 96 -0.7 0.3 0 50 0 0.0 0.0 -0.9 -0.1
2011 PIR Rk GCL 52 234 .259 .339 .386 .307 116 1.8 7.3 2.5 113 0 -6.7 3.2 -4.8 0.1
2012 WVA A SAL 124 558 .259 .328 .388 .364 103 33.8 16.4 4.6 137 0 -18.9 6.3 23.2 3.2
2012 TOR Wnt DWL 8 8 .000 .000 .000 .200 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2013 BRD A+ FSL 92 409 .254 .321 .370 .325 99 10.1 12.0 5.5 121 0 3.2 2.0 0.9 2.4
2013 ALT AA EAS 35 150 .248 .311 .379 .306 93 2 3.9 1.8 96 0 -0.9 -0.9 -2.7 0.1
2014 ALT AA EAS 118 527 .261 .326 .397 .321 101 10.3 14.5 5.6 100 0 1.2 -0.9 -7.4 1.4
2015 IND AAA INT 117 529 .261 .324 .382 .311 97 -1.7 14.7 -0.5 84 0 10.7 -1.6 -16.4 0.7
2016 PIT MLB NL 27 33 .255 .321 .399 .269 92 -1.7 0.9 0 75 15 -0.4 0.5 -0.9 0.0
2016 IND AAA INT 110 478 .255 .319 .382 .307 100 -4.5 13.4 -0.8 92 0 -8.7 2.2 -9.3 -0.3
2016 TOR Wnt DWL 12 45 .000 .000 .000 .270 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2017 CHA MLB AL 69 175 .249 .320 .410 .284 107 -6.1 5.1 -0.9 66 9 0.1 1.7 -6.8 -0.1
2017 PIT MLB NL 37 59 .248 .322 .408 .229 94 -5.4 1.7 0 65 9 -0.2 -0.9 -2.4 -0.2
2018 SFN MLB NL 110 310 .243 .314 .390 .303 95 -1.8 8.7 0.1 78 9 -3.3 0.5 -7.3 -0.1
2018 SJO A+ CAL 3 10 .246 .321 .428 .222 94 0.7 0.3 0.1 136 0 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.1
2018 SAC AAA PCL 18 71 .273 .359 .435 .423 103 9.6 2.1 0 177 0 -0.7 3.2 6.8 1.2
2019 TOR MLB AL 18 48 .242 .313 .396 .259 99 -5.3 1.4 -0.3 59 14 -0.4 -0.1 -2.4 -0.2
2019 BUF AAA INT 48 180 .269 .344 .448 .224 98 -19.8 6.2 0.1 31 0 -1.2 0.4 -16.0 -0.9

Statistics For All Levels

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Year Team lvl LG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR TB RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG ISO SF SH
2011 SCO A- NYP 12 10 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 .200 .273 .200 .000 0 1
2011 PIR Rk GCL 234 198 42 52 13 7 2 85 35 21 34 24 6 .263 .352 .429 .167 1 7
2012 TOR Wnt DWL 8 7 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 .143 .250 .143 .000 0 0
2012 WVA A SAL 558 489 99 151 33 13 16 258 62 55 105 35 19 .309 .381 .528 .219 3 7
2013 ALT AA EAS 150 137 13 35 4 5 1 52 10 8 26 6 2 .255 .299 .380 .124 1 3
2013 BRD A+ FSL 409 367 51 103 23 8 7 163 48 33 70 24 14 .281 .339 .444 .163 5 2
2014 ALT AA EAS 527 482 64 135 21 12 11 213 58 31 88 25 11 .280 .326 .442 .162 3
2015 IND AAA INT 529 475 66 125 17 12 6 184 43 37 91 35 12 .263 .313 .387 .124 5 12
2016 TOR Wnt DWL 45 44 6 10 1 1 0 13 5 1 7 1 0 .227 .244 .295 .068 0 0
2016 PIT MLB NL 33 31 5 7 1 0 0 8 1 2 5 2 1 .226 .273 .258 .032 0 0
2016 IND AAA INT 478 432 58 115 15 7 8 168 32 32 78 36 15 .266 .318 .389 .123 2 10
2017 CHA MLB AL 175 160 28 37 9 1 4 60 10 10 43 9 2 .231 .276 .375 .144 3 1
2017 PIT MLB NL 59 57 8 11 0 2 0 15 1 2 9 2 1 .193 .220 .263 .070 0 0
2018 SAC AAA PCL 71 62 17 25 5 1 3 41 9 8 7 6 1 .403 .479 .661 .258 0 0
2018 SFN MLB NL 310 294 36 74 17 5 8 125 39 9 71 7 3 .252 .274 .425 .173 3 3
2018 SJO A+ CAL 10 10 1 3 0 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 0 .300 .300 .600 .300 0 0
2019 BUF AAA INT 180 166 19 31 3 1 3 45 18 9 39 7 2 .187 .232 .271 .084 1 3
2019 TOR MLB AL 48 43 5 7 0 0 0 7 4 3 17 1 0 .163 .229 .163 .000 1 0

Plate Discipline

YEAR Pits Zone% Swing% Contact% Z-Swing% O-Swing% Z-Contact% O-Contact% SwStr% CSAA
2016 99 0.5960 0.5354 0.8491 0.6780 0.3250 0.8750 0.7692 0.1509 0.0000
2017 849 0.5088 0.4971 0.7393 0.6644 0.3237 0.8676 0.4667 0.2607 0.0000
2018 1125 0.4880 0.5298 0.7097 0.6885 0.3785 0.8148 0.5275 0.2903 0.0000
2019 178 0.5112 0.5955 0.6792 0.7912 0.3908 0.8056 0.4118 0.3208 0.0000
Career22510.50240.52290.72460.68710.35650.83660.50600.27540.0000

Injury History  —  No longer being updated

Last Update: 12/31/2014 23:59 ET

Date On Date Off Transaction Days Games Side Body Part Injury Severity Surgery Date Reaggravation
2014-08-23 2014-09-09 Minors 17 0 - Thigh Strain Hamstring -
2013-06-29 2013-07-07 Minors 8 0 Left Thigh Strain Hamstring - -

Compensation

Year Team Salary
2021 SEA $
2020 SEA $
2019 TOR $
2018 SFN $
2017 PIT $541,500
2016 PIT $
2015 PIT $
YearsDescriptionSalary
1 yrPrevious$541,500
1 yrTotal$541,500

 

Service TimeAgentContract Status
2 y 62 d1 year (2021)

Details
  • 1 year (2021). Re-signed by Seattle as a free agent 6/17/21 (minor-league contract).
  • 1 year (2020). Signed by Seattle as a free agent 1/23/20 (minor-league contract).
  • 1 year (2019). Re-signed by San Francisco 3/19. Acquired by Toronto in trade 4/2/19 after being DFA by San Francisco 3/28/19. DFA by Toronto 5/3/19. Sent outright to Triple-A 5/7/19.
  • 1 year (2018). Signed by San Francisco as a free agent 12/22/17 (minor-league contract). Contract selected by San Francisco 4/29/18.
  • 1 year (2017). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/17. Claimed by Chicago White Sox off waivers 6/9/17 after being DFA by Pittsburgh 6/2/17. Non-tendered by Chicago White Sox 12/1/17.
  • 1 year (2016). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/16.
  • 1 year (2015). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/4/15.
  • 1 year (2014). Contract purchased by Pittsburgh 11/20/13. Re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/6/14.
  • Signed 2009 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic.

2019 Preseason Forecast

Last Update: 1/27/2017 12:35 ET

PCT PA R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG DRC+ VORP FRAA WARP
90o 99 14 26 5 1 3 12 7 20 5 2 .289 .343 .467 107 5.5 2B 0, 3B 0 0.5
80o 77 10 19 3 1 2 9 5 16 4 1 .271 .329 .429 99 3.2 2B 0, 3B 0 0.3
70o 61 8 16 3 1 2 7 4 13 3 1 .286 .344 .482 92 1.9 2B 0, 3B 0 0.1
60o 48 6 10 2 0 1 5 3 10 2 1 .227 .277 .341 87 1.0 2B 0, 3B 0 0.1
50o 35 4 7 1 0 1 4 2 8 2 1 .219 .265 .344 82 0.5 2B 0, 3B 0 0.0
40o 22 3 5 1 0 1 2 1 5 1 0 .238 .273 .429 77 0.1 2B 0, 3B 0 0.0
30o 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .125 .125 .125 72 0.0 2B 0, 3B 0 0.0
Weighted Mean415920142921.237.275.368840.72B 0, 3B 00.0

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DateQuestionAnswer
2019-04-05 16:00:00 (link to chat)I am in a very deep league (12 team, 40 man rosters). I have Turner. Do you have any names I should consider given how deep the league is.
(Shawn from Washington)		Losing Turner sucks no matter what, and a replacement guy outside of the top 500 is a drop in production, but here goes. Difo makes sense because I'd assume he wasn't necessarily a roster pick given his ADP outside the top 500, he's filling in for Turner, and he has speed potential. Alen Hanson (ADP 499) may get a super utility look in Toronto now. I'm also a fan of Nick Ahmed, but his ADP was 417 on NFBC, so he's likely rostered. J.P. Crawford (546) in Seattle may show signs of life, and he has a bit of speed and power. (Kevin Jebens)
2016-05-19 13:00:00 (link to chat)Tell me about some sleeper prospects in the Pirate Organization.
(John from Phoenix)		Maybe second baseman Alen Hanson. Very exciting tools, just got called up recently. Only 22. (Kenny Ducey)
2016-01-29 11:00:00 (link to chat)I noticed that Alen Hanson didnt crack the top 100 despite being one of the top 10 second base prospects on many lists. What is the reasoning for him not making the top 100?
(Justin from PA)		Second base depth in the minors isn't exactly at a high point, so that's part of it. It's also a reflection of proximity versus ceiling. He should be in the majors this year but he's going to have to hit an upper percentile of his potential to be more than a utility guy, whereas someone like Forrest Wall has a higher ceiling. (Top 101 Chat with Craig Goldstein)
2015-07-28 18:00:00 (link to chat)What's a best case scenario for Alen Hanson? 15 HR, 30 SB, .280 BA?
(Josh from Tenn.)		That's heavy on the BA and power especially in this offensive environment. You're looking at a ~.250 hitter with SBs and mild power. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-07-15 13:00:00 (link to chat)I'm rebuilding in a dynasty mixed league. Was offered my Ervin Santana, Eovaldi or Leake, and Jim Johnson for Alen Hanson and Gleyber Torres. Yay or nay? Thanks!
(Mark from Connecticut)		Do it. Embrace the rebuild. (Christopher Crawford)
2015-07-15 13:00:00 (link to chat)Is Alen Hanson's peak performance a second baseman with 10 HR, 20 SB, and a .275 average?
(John from Ontario)		I think you hit the nail on the head, John. You're hired. When can you start? I'm sorry the position has bee filled. (Christopher Crawford)
2015-06-02 18:00:00 (link to chat)Who would you rather have on your dynasty team, Arismendy Alcantara or Orlando Arcia? What about Alen Hanson?
(Alex from Baton Rouge)		Fantasy only? Alcantara then Hanson then Arcia. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-02-26 20:00:00 (link to chat)Let's talk Alen Hanson. 270/15 HR/30 SB possible at his peak? Put up a really solid season in AA at a young age, but people just seem bored with him.
(paulallen from Chicago)		People are bored with him, but that's a little optimistic on the speed. He can go 270/15/15 though, if things break right for him. (Bret Sayre)
2015-02-04 19:00:00 (link to chat)Thank you for the chat, Jordan! Please rank the following middle infield prospects by their offensive potential: Daniel Robertson, Tim Anderson, Dilson Herrera, Trea Turner, Alen Hanson, and Franklin Barreto.
(Dennis from LA)		A lot of these guys are really, really close. Man. Anderson, Robertson, Barreto, Herrera, Turner, Hanson, but the middle few guys are definitely in the same tier. (Jordan Gorosh)
2015-01-20 19:30:00 (link to chat)From a dynasty perspective, is it worth dropping Alen Hanson for Forrest Wall in a 12 team mixed league? Need help at 2B and I'm starting to wonder if Hanson will ever be an answer.
(Griffin from Houston)		Someone needs to put an end to the Forrest Wall fantasy madness. No, for the love of god, don't do this. Hanson could be in the majors next season. Wall is probably four years away. (Ben Carsley)
2015-01-20 19:30:00 (link to chat)Hey Ben, who do have as some of your favorite "to keep an eye on" prospects for 2015?
(kiper90 from Rochester, NY)		This is all over the place, but some guys who's values could fluctuate wildly from a fantasy POV for me are: Trey Ball, Chelsor Cuthbert, Casey Kelly, Tyler Austin, Tyrell Jenkins, Colin Moran, Kyle Crick, Matt Olson, Kyle Zimmer, Rymer Liriano, Gary Sanchez and Alen Hanson. All over the place, I know, but I feel like a lot of those guys are gonna go one of two ways. (Ben Carsley)
2014-11-24 13:00:00 (link to chat)Dilson Herrera or Alen Hanson?
(Stephen from Baltimore)		Herrera; I like the probability slightly more. (NL Central Top 10s With Nick Faleris)
2014-07-03 19:00:00 (link to chat)Rank these prospects in a dynasty: Rosell Herrera, Nick Williams, Blake Swihart, Daniel Norris, Trevor Story, Alen Hanson, Philip Ervin, Kennys Vargas, Steven Mats.
(Tim from NJ)		Nick Williams, Trevor Story, Daniel Norris and Blake Swihart are the big four of that group. I think everyone kinda rounds out the backend. (Mauricio Rubio)
2014-07-14 13:00:00 (link to chat)Do you think Alen Hanson will make the top 101 prospects? Since May 1st he's hit 297/333/493 with 10 HRs and 12 SBs. I know you arent supposed to scout the stat line, but if he was even a passable SS do you think he would have made the #BPtop50?
(Joe Random from San Jose)		If he was going to stay at SS, then he'd have been in the discussion for the 50, most likely, but probably outside of it. He's going to move to second base most likely, so it's not like it's a huge drop off, though there are guys who prefer a player with a left-side profile better. I like guys who can stay up the middle (were talking the difference between second and third basemen, here). He is bouncing back this year, however, so he may be in the Top 101 discussion at the end of the year. (Jeff Moore)
2014-06-16 13:00:00 (link to chat)Jeff, what's your take on Alen Hanson's progress? He seems to have struggled some at AA, but has the scouting report changed at all? Also, one observation, his production has been remarkably better from the #2 slot than hitting leadoff this year. I assume this is just noise, but it is interesting. Thanks.
(Noel from Calgary)		I wouldn't put much stock in production in small samples in different spots in the order, but it is interesting. He still has a bit of a twiner profile, because if he doesn't hit .300, he doesn't get on base enough for me and I'm not sold he can stick at short. Still looks like a nice utility guy though. (Jeff Moore)
2014-01-06 13:00:00 (link to chat)Mookie Betts or Alen Hanson?
(Ned Flanders from Springfield)		Mookie (Jeff Moore)
2014-01-10 13:00:00 (link to chat)Overall thoughts regarding Alen Hanson? Probability of putting up 15/30 seasons in a few years? I adore him and think he's going to be a breakout player this year, and want to hear your thoughts!
(vegetto712 from Florida)		I don't see 15 home runs in his future, but that doesn't mean he's not going to be a nice player. I think he's a second baseman at the end of the day, but one that can be above-average offensively and defensively at the position. (Mark Anderson)
2014-01-02 13:00:00 (link to chat)SS Prospect Watch: Addison Russell vs. Alen Hanson. Who has a bigger upside and who is less of a risk?
(fishersehorn31 from VA - The 540)		Russell and Russell. I like Hanson ok, but they're not in the same class. Also, there's a decent chance Hanson isn't a SS long-term. (Craig Goldstein)
2013-12-17 13:00:00 (link to chat)Alen Hanson or Eddie Rosario?
(Fred from Minnesota)		Rosario (not super high on either, so its close) (Jason Parks)
2013-12-17 13:00:00 (link to chat)Is Alen Hanson not getting enough love for holding his own in Double A as a 21 year old? Certainly wasn't an outstanding performance, but still solid right?
(Dale from Pitt)		I think he's getting appropriate love. He's a good prospect, but not a great prospect. He can swing it, but its not a big impact profile. (Jason Parks)
2013-11-19 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Alen Hanson? Does he get a shot a 2B 2014, and if so do you see him being an everyday guy?
(higgsboson from guelph)		Don't think he sniffs the majors in 2014, but I do see him as an everyday guy--even if it's more of a second-division profile. (Bret Sayre)
2013-10-15 13:00:00 (link to chat)Professor Parks, what are your thoughts of Alen Hanson & Kaleb Cowart going into 2014? Are there concerns that the they both can't handle higher level pitching? Is them being a role 6 type player more unlikely now then was heading into 2013?
(kiper90 from Rochester, NY)		Definite concerns, especially with Cowart. HIs swing was a mess in 2013, with balance issues and bat speed that didn't look like major league quality. I don't see either as a role 6 talent at this point, but the raw talent is still there for developmental progress and a major league future. (Jason Parks)
2013-09-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)Should I be worried about Alen Hanson struggling in AA? Does the bat still play?
(Dave from Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh)		No, not really. Very short sample when you're talking only 35 games. And at a premium defensive position and at age 20, I wouldn't worry about it at all. It's not like he's striking out a lot. If we're having this conversation a year from now, maybe, but if he gets a full year at this level, I'd expect performance to rise and he'll still be 21. (Zachary Levine)
2013-09-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)When do you think we see Alen Hanson in the bigs? Does he stick at SS?
(Sagar from my cubicle)		2015. Yes. (Zachary Levine)
2013-07-25 13:00:00 (link to chat)Alen Hanson had a breakout year last year and is holding his own in high-A as a 20-year-old kid. Could he be a legitimate starting shortstop at the MLB level and just how high is his ceiling? Thanks!
(Brett from Pennsylvania)		I like the bat; don't love the overall profile at SS. I think he can make it work, but would be a better fit at 2B, where the bat will play. I think quality defense at 2B gets overlooked because of the prestige associated with the double-play mate on the left-side. 2B is still an up-the-middle position, and the physical demands are legit. Even if Hanson becomes a 2B, it shouldn't knock him as much as some people like to believe. It's a difficult position to play at a high level, and when you factor in the stick, Hanson could be a very valuable major league player. (Jason Parks)
2013-07-25 13:00:00 (link to chat)Im in a 20 team dynasty league with a 5 man prospect roster. Staring me in the face on the waiver wire are Puello, Berrios, Stratton, and Eddie Butler. Would you add any of these guys over current guys on my roster Wilmer Flores, Chris Owings, Alen Hanson?
(Alec from Scottsdale, Az)		I really like Butler and Berrios, but I dont know anything about fantasy baseball so I'm not much help. If you want any advice about my fantasies for Tom Verducci, please re-submit. (Jason Parks)
2013-04-16 20:00:00 (link to chat)Bret, I play in a fairly deep competitive keeper league 16 team with a 20 man minor system. I am always looking for the edge in future top prospects as they carry quite the value in mid season trades etc. In 2011 I was able to grab a pre breakout Taveras and Bogaerts, since that year I am always looking for prospects who look to really make that jump from back end or outside the top 100 to future top 30 stud. I was wondering if you had some names to watch in A and Low A, that could make these leaps, particularly position players. Alen Hanson and Polanco are already picked up, Adalberto Mondesi is spoken for as well, trying to stay ahead of my competition.
(Brandon from Toronto)		If you want a few off the radar names, how about Zach Eflin and Dilson Herrera. And if you don't need to dig quite that deep, check out Dorssys Paulino, Blake Snell, Jeimer Candelario and Joe Ross. (Bret Sayre)
2013-04-03 14:00:00 (link to chat)Better prospect Trevor Story or Alen Hanson?
(Garcia from The Hills)		Read this as "Better prospect story, Trevor Story or Alen Hanson." Was trying to figure out how to assess the value of each player's story. Finally got it.

Trevor Story is not as good at baseball as Alen Hanson, in my reading-other-people's-opinions opinion. (Sam Miller)
2013-03-27 20:00:00 (link to chat)How would you rank David Dahl, Gregory Polanco, and Alen Hanson in a dynasty league that uses OBP, SLG, HR, RBI, SB+Runs, and a negative category for Total Errors Committed?
(Halo Fan from SoCal)		Hanson, Polanco, Dahl. Dahl has lots of potential, but need to see him hit in full season ball before I get more excited. (Bret Sayre)
2013-03-27 20:00:00 (link to chat)So you wouldn't be concerned about Alen Hanson's 40 errors last season in a league with errors as a negative category?
(Halo Fan from SoCal)		Not at all. It's Low-A and he likely won't have to worry about playing SS in the majors. (Bret Sayre)
2013-01-31 13:00:00 (link to chat)Hey Mr.Levine,can you put thes guys in order??Jose Fernandez...Salvador Perez...Albert Almora..Jorge Solar...Kyle Zimmer...Noah Syndergaaud...Allen Webster...Alen Hanson...Gregory Palanco..Aaron Sanchez...Andrew Heaney...Kevin Gausman..Addison Russell....Kyle Crick...Sean Manaea...Clint Frazier...Ryne Stanek... Thanks John
(John from Boston)		I sort of feel like this is a riddle to see if I can figure out what this list even is. What is this list? I'll go with Salvador (Sal(vy)) Perez and then the rest just for the present. (Zachary Levine)
2013-01-22 13:00:00 (link to chat)Hey R.J.,can you put these guys in order,Jose Fernandez,Almora,Solar,Zimmer,Syndergaurd,Hedges,Allen Webster,Aaron Sanchez,Alen Hanson,Sean Manrea,Clint Frazier and Kevin Gausman...thanks for all the hard work!!!
(John from Boston)		John, I don't think I know enough about these players to give you a useful answer. I will say that I like Webster and Hanson quite a bit. (R.J. Anderson)
2012-12-13 13:00:00 (link to chat)Manly, yes. But I like it, too! Is Alen Hanson maybe a .280/.350/.470 shortstop long term? More bat... but at second base? Thanks!
(Mrs. Kove from Teeveeland)		I don't think he sticks at SS, but it depends on his focus and dedication to the position. The bat will play at 2B. (Jason Parks)
2012-10-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)What are your feelings about Gregory Polanco and Alen Hanson? Who has the better chance of reaching his respective ceiling? Also, do you see any other prospects making a jump like that in the Pirates system this coming year?
(Will from Rochester)		Both are legit prospects, although I'm not sold on Hanson at SS. Polanco, on the other hand, I can buy in CF. I'm not sure if I'd rank either player above Josh Bell, who I feel has the highest offensive ceiling of the three. Very close. All three are top ten guys in that system. (Jason Parks)
2012-09-20 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thanks for the chat. Any prospects that have really moved up the rankings this year that you are excited about?
(Jerome from Holding pattern)		No problem. Thanks for reading. Yes; lots of prospects have jumped up the rankings. Guys like Alen Hanson, Nick Castellanos, Zach Wheeler, and Jose Fernandez have taken big steps forward. They are climbing the prospect tiers... (Jason Parks)


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