Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Checking in on Altoona’s Loaded Lineup

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New Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates also acquired two new starters for the Curve at this past Trade Deadline.  The team first acquired power-hitting outfielder Jack Suwinski from the Padres.  Suwkinski was in the midst of a breakout season before being sent in part of the Adam Frazier trade.  The other is infielder Diego Castillo.  The Bucs acquired Castillo from the Yankees as part of the Clay Holmes trade.

Suwinski has quickly provided a boost for the Curve lineup.  So far he has played in 12 games for the Curve.  The lefty is slashing .317/.442.463 with 4 extra-base hits and 7 rbi. Suwinski was slugging .551 before the trade, so there definitely is more power for him to show yet.  In fact, he has only 1 homerun since the deal.  Despite that, he is still being very productive and showing why Ben Cherington made him a part of the Frazier deal.

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The same can be said for Castillo who also has remained hot since joining the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization and the Curve. Castillo has appeared in 13 games for the Curve and is slashing a solid .275/.362/.490 with 3 home runs.  Castillo is doing a bit of everything, he actually has walked more than he has struck out (7:3) and obviously has shown off some power. If Castillo can keep this up he very well could make the Clay Holmes trade a big-time steal. Especially considering what the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen from Hoy Park, the other player acquired in the deal.