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.
Under General Manager Ben Cherington, the Pirates have excelled at developing talented arms, but struggled to produce similar 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 pitchers.
However, during the 2025 season, the Pirates' offensive prospects made significant strides forward.
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Author's summary: Pirates' system improves with Valdez.
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