As a player continues to develop through the system, you want to see players in the best position to have success. The last thing you want to do is overwhelm them by pushing them too far to where it can ruin their confidence and impact their progress.
You also want them to be challenged, as playing against competition that they have grown past doesn’t really set them up for long-term success.
That’s where the Pirates were at with Maikol Escotto. One of the youngest players on their Bradenton team last year, the shortstop had a good year, especially considering his age.