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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Weekly AFL Stats Update

By Marty Leap

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 18: Catcher Henry Davis (R), who was selected first overall in the 2021 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, poses with General Manager Ben Cherington after signing a contract with the Pirates during a press conference at PNC Park on July 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 18: Catcher Henry Davis (R), who was selected first overall in the 2021 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, poses with General Manager Ben Cherington after signing a contract with the Pirates during a press conference at PNC Park on July 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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Mar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Nick Gonzales (81) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports /

Nick Gonzales leading the way for Pittsburgh Pirates position player prospects

Four Pirate position player prospects find themselves on Surprise’s roster. This includes 2020 first-round pick Nick Gonzales. Thus far, Gonzales has found himself building upon a strong 2022 minor league by performing well in the AFL.

Through his first 29 plate appearances for the Saguaros, Gonzales found himself hitting for a .333/.414/.625 slash line. He had a home run, a triple, two doubles, and a strong 3:4 BB:K ratio. In addition to his more natural second base and shortstop, he has also played third base.

Another former first-round pick that is performing well thus far is the no. 1 overall pick from the 2021 draft, catcher Henry Davis. Through his first 25 PAs Davis hit for a .235/.440/.412 slash line with three doubles. Davis has 5:4 BB:K ratio, and, in typical Davis fashion, he was hit by a pair of pithes.

Another Pirate catching prospect playing for the Saguaros is Blake Sabol. Through his first 16 PAs Sabol found himself hitting for a .308/.438/.385 slash line. Sabol, as he did in the regular season, has also played the outfield, while hitting four doubles, a triple, and a 3:4 BB:K ratio.

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First baseman/designated hitter Jacob Gonzalez is the other Pirate position player prospect play for the Saguaros. Gonzalez struggled in his first five PAs, going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts. Make sure to continue to follow here at Rum Bunter all of the updates from Pirate prospects in the AFL.

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