The influx young talent to the Pittsburgh Pirates continues. According to multiple outlets, the Pirates are set to promote first baseman Josh Bell from Triple-A Indianapolis for this weekend’s series against the Chicago Cubs. Josh Bell is not just the Pittsburgh Pirates top hitting prospect, but also one of the top prospects in all of baseball.
Entering the season, Josh Bell was ranked as a top 50 prospect by ever Major outlet. Josh Bell entered the season as the 39th best prospect in all of baseball according Baseball America, and the 49th best according to Baseball Prospectus and MLB.