With their most accomplished hitter traded and fresh off getting swept in three games by the Rockies, the Pirates sit at 31-38 and in last place in the NL Central. Basically, it’s June baseball in Pittsburgh. The only difference is that this year, one of those mythical five-tool prospects we’ve been dreaming about for almost a decade and a half is finally on the roster. And wouldn’t you know it, he’s playing well!
Really well, in fact. Andrew McCutchen’s numbers through 17 games speak for themselves, but what sets him apart is the flash in his game. Five of McCtuchen’s 26 hits have been triples, which speaks to unbelievable speed, as well as an aggressive approach to the game. It’s ...
