Mike Burrows Adding Slider To Repertoire
2 years agoPittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Mike Burrows is in the process of adding a slider to his repertoire. Burrows already possesses one of the most majestic curveballs out there that completely alters the trajectory of each at-bat. His fastball is already touching 97 mph, but he's hoping to consistently hit the upper-90s. The ninth-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, Burrows split his 2022 campaign between two different levels. With Double-A Altoona, he molded a 2.94 ERA with 69 strikeouts across 12 starts. He was then bumped up to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he struggled to find a steady pace. The result was a dreadful 5.31 ERA with a 1.346 WHIP. Adding the slider could be the secret weapon that puts him over the top. If he finds his footing in Triple-A, he could get the big call at some point this season.
Source: Justice delos Santos
Source: Justice delos Santos