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MLB PIpeline names Bell, Glasnow Bucs’ Prospects of the Year
- Updated: October 10, 2016
PITTSBURGH – This time last year, Josh Bell and Tyler Glasnow had a month’s worth of Triple-A experience. Now, they’re entering their first offseason as Major Leaguers with one more Minor League accolade.
The high-ceiling rookies were recognized by MLBPipeline.com as the Pirates’ prospects of the year, with Bell the Bucs’ Player of the Year and Glasnow their Pitcher of the Year. Glasnow was previously named previously named MLBPipeline.com’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year, so this honor comes as no surprise.
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Bell and Glasnow — who debuted in Triple-A on Aug. 1, 2015 — made their way to Pittsburgh this season. Bell immediately made an impact, hitting .273/.368/.406 with three home runs and 19 RBIs in 45 games. Glasnow’s transition was bumpier, as he posted a 4.24 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 23 1/3 innings over seven appearances, including four starts.
Both players earned their call-ups by dominating the International League for Triple-A Indianapolis. Bell recorded a .295/.382/.468 triple-slash line with 14 homers and 60 RBIs in 114 games, while Glasnow proved to be …
