On the road in Portland, Maine on Thursday, Pirates minor-leaguer Josh Bell spoke to David Manel about being a highly regarded prospect, about moving from outfield to first base, and about hitting in Double-A. Bell also gave brief scouting reports on a couple of his Altoona teammates. Here's the transcript, lightly edited (by Charlie Wilmoth) for clarity and brevity.
What is the experience like being a top prospect, in terms of getting more attention as you move up? How do you handle that?
I feel like it's easy for me. I’m just trying to stay focused on my work on a daily basis.