Pirates' top prospects showcase talent during 2026 minor league season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:52 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates' minor league affiliates had standout performances in 2026, highlighted by Ronny Simon winning MVP for Triple-A Indianapolis with a.334 batting average and 35 stolen bases. Lonnie White Jr. led Double-A Altoona with 26 home runs, while Connor Wietgrefe's pitching earned him top honors for the Curve. At High-A Greensboro, Wyatt Sanford impressed with 19 home runs and 33 stolen bases, and Seth Hernandez made headlines in Low-A Bradenton with a 2.43 ERA over 74 innings. The Pirates' farm system finished among the top 15 in baseball, signaling promise for future seasons.
- •Ronny Simon named MVP for Triple-A Indianapolis with a.334 average.
- •Lonnie White Jr. hits 26 home runs for Double-A Altoona.
- •Connor Wietgrefe leads Altoona in pitching with a 3.51 ERA.
- •Wyatt Sanford records 19 home runs and 33 stolen bases in Greensboro.
- •Seth Hernandez posts a 2.43 ERA and 118 strikeouts in his debut season.
- 9:52 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates 2026 season in review: Best of the prospects
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