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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Henry Davis Staying Hot in AFL & More

ByMarty Leap|
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis who was selected number one overall in the 2021 MLB first year player draft by the Pirates participates in bating practice before the Pirates play the New York Mets at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis who was selected number one overall in the 2021 MLB first year player draft by the Pirates participates in bating practice before the Pirates play the New York Mets at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NMSU junior Nick Gonzales takes a swing at the plate as the New Mexico State Men’s Baseball team faces off against Purdue Fort Wayne in the first game of a double header at Presley Askew Field in Las Cruces on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.Nick Gonzales 3

Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales among Pirate position player prospects putting together a strong AFL season for the Saguaros

2020 first-round pick Nick Gonzales has been among the best players for the Saguaros thus far. Through his first 42 plate appearances of the AFL season Gonzales has hit for a .270/.333/.541 slash line. He has hit 2 home runs and collected extra base hits at a strong 11.9% clip. Gonzales has also been playing all over the infield for the Saguaros, making appearances at shortstop, second base, and third base.

2021 no. 1 overall pick Henry Davis has been an on-base machine for the Saguaros thus far. Through 41 PAs the catcher has hit for a .300/.439/.567 slash line and has hit a home run. He’s collecting extra base hits at a very strong 14.1% clip. In vintage Davis style, he’s also been hit by three pitches.

Catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol is also on the Saguaros roster. While catching and playing left field, Sabol has hit for a .217/.357/.391 slash line. He’s hit a home run, a double, and has a 5:10 BB:K ratio in 28 PAs.

First baseman/designated hitter Jacob Gonzalez has also been playing for the Saguaros. After a slow start, Gonzalez picked up his first two hits of the AFL season, including his 1st home run, this past week.

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