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Pittsburgh Pirates: Baseball Prospectus on Josh Bell

Here is the rankings and analysis on the players from Craig Goldstein and Baseball Prospectus Staff:

31. Josh Bell, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates
Why He’ll Succeed: Bell is a “true” switch-hitter, meaning he’s equally adept at hitting from both sides of the plate. His excellent hand-eye coordination helps him get ahead in counts while also avoiding strikeouts, putting the ball in play exceptionally well for a hitter of his ilk.

Why He Might Fail: Because Bell is going to play first base—at least as long as he’s a member of the Pirates organization—he has a ton of pressure on his bat, and if you’re looking for your prototypical 30-homer first baseman, you should probably look elsewhere.