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Prospect Watch: Kyle Nicolas Takes the Mound For Altoona

Kyle Nicolas takes the mound for Altoona today, with starters in Indianapolis and Greensboro currently unannounced. Anthony Murphy recently wrote about what has been working for Nicolas.

ALTOONA, Pa. – Kyle Nicolas has some of the best stuff in the Pirates system, capable of reaching the upper 90s with his fastball, mixing in a slider and curveball along the way. Learning how best to utilize his arsenal, that’s the work he’s been putting in with the Altoona Curve this season. Double-A is … Continue reading

The system had a big day yesterday, led by Endy Rodriguez hitting two home runs.