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