[moore4807]

I don't know why I didn't think of this the first time I tried to do positional analysis... Here is the top three at each position according to Pirates Scouting reports.

I will also do the top 5 at OF as usual.

1) RF Gregory Polanco - Pirates starter at RF, started year on IL. Has played good positional defense in RF, good stick and smart player. Polanco is relatively cheap now , but his contract has increases every year for 5 more years...

2) LF Brian Reynolds - AAA starter at LF, currently injured and on IL. Strong range and weak arm force him to left corner. His batting is average but can sustain streaks for weeks. Should be at MLB level now - glut of OF's is keeping him down at AAA.

3) IF/OF Pablo Reyes - currently a reserve in MLB, defensively below average everywhere, but his natural position of LF, there he is just average. Hitting skills are slightly below average, but gap and eye is above good, but not great. Most likely to fill reserve role for Pirates.

4)OF Jason Martin - Currently the RF at AA Altoona, he is slightly above average overall, able to play all three OF spots. Jason's natural position is LF, but he is in a battle at AA for several upcoming prospects.

5) RF Myles Straw - currently platooning RF at AA. Good bat and top of the scale speed makes Myles one to watch coming up soon.