What Can the Pirates Expect from Esmerlyn Valdez?
Before 2025, the Pirates system faced a significant issue: a lack of impactful hitting prospects. However, Esmerlyn Valdez has emerged as a notable exception, coming out of nowhere as a slugging stud worth watching.
Under General Manager Ben Cherington, the Pirates have excelled in developing talented arms throughout the system. Until this season, they hadn't seen the same results with their offensive talent.
Prior to the 2025 season, the biggest question facing the Pirates' system was their lack of impactful hitting prospects, with most top-end talent being on the mound. This changed during the season, with offensive prospects making significant leaps forward.
Esmerlyn Valdez has come out of nowhere as a slugging stud worth watching.
Author's summary: Pirates' hitting prospects improve.
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