Right-handed pitcher Michael Burrows made his pro debut on Monday in the Gulf Coast League. The 18-year-old from Connecticut was drafted in the 11th round this year and the Pirates gave him a $500,000 signing bonus. He was one of the last picks to sign and needed to get stretched out before getting into a game, which explains his late debut.
Burrows threw a two-inning sim game last Tuesday, the same day that second round pick Braxton Ashcraft was on the mound making his pro debut. Burrows followed Ashcraft today in the GCL and Tim Williams was there to get video and a live report.