While the totality of the Pittsburgh Pirates' season hasn't gone the way the organization or the fans would've liked, the campaign hasn't been without its bright spots. Paul Skenes continues to do Paul Skenes things. With an .853 OPS in the second half, Spencer Horwitz is looking like he is a real steal. And now a couple of highly-regarded prospects are impressing in their late-season debuts.
That's to say nothing of what's been going on down on the farm, which has been headlined by Konnor Griffin being named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year as he ascends through the minor league ranks at breakneck speed.