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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Henry Davis Makes Triple-A Debut, Anthony Solometo Shoves Again & More

By Marty Leap |
Oct 26, 2022; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis plays for the Surprise
Oct 26, 2022; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis plays for the Surprise / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Henry Davis made his Triple-A debut, Anthony Solometo continues to shove at High-A, and more in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league roundup

Even though he should have been making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut, Henry Davis, the no. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, made his Triple-A debut on Tuesday night. Despite the excitement around Davis, the Indianapolis Indians were defeated by the Omaha Storm Chasers 4-2 to fall to 28-29 on the season.

Davis started at catcher and batted fifth in his Triple-A debut. He was 0-for-2 at the plate, but drew a walk and successfully laid down a sacrifice bunt. Why the power hitting former no. 1 overall pick was asked to sacrifice bunt is anyone's guess. Davis also made this terrific play to throw out an attempted base stealer.

With Davis catching, Endy Rodriguez started at first base going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Ryan Vilade was 2-for-4 with a triple, Jared Triolo was 0-for-4 with a run scored, Miguel Andújar was 2-for-4 with a walk, and Nick Gonzales was 1-for-4 with a walk and a RBI.

Lefty Cam Alldred started for Indy. In 5 innings pitched, he allowed a run on three hits, no walks, three strikeouts, and he threws 36 of 51 pitches for a strike. John O'Reilly pitched a scoreless 6th inning, before Hunter Stratton allowed a run in 2 innings pitched. Yerry De Los Santos pitched the 9th inning, allowing 2 runs on a home run to saddle the Indians with their loss.

Group effort carries Altoona to victory

It was a group effort for the Double-A Altoona Curve on Tuesday night. This group effort resulted in a 6-4 victory over the Richmond Flying Squirrels. With the win, the Curve improved to 28-22 on the season.

There were plenty of big nights for the Curve offense. Shortstop Liover Peguero was 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and a RBI. Matt Gorski started in center field going 2-for-4 with a double, triple, two runs scored, and two RBI. Right fielder Matt Fraizer was 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored. Fraizer also made a terrific catch in right field.

In his Double-A debut Abrahan Guiterrez served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk. Andres Alvarez and Drew Maggi each had a multi-hit performance, and catcher Dylan Shockley had the go-ahead hit in the top of the 9th.

Kyle Nicolas started for Altoona and allowed 3 runs on five hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in 3 innings pitched. Travis MacGregor pitched 3 perfect innings of relief, striking out five batters. Cam Junker allowed a run in the 7th inning, Tyler Samaniego and Oliver Mateo each pitched a scoreless inning to close the game out.

Late run pushes Greensboro to victory

In a game that was largely dominated by pitching, the Greensboro Grasshoppers were able to score a late run to defeat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 2-1. With the win, the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates is now 27-23 on the season.

Lefty Anthony Solometo started for the Grasshoppers and continues to shove. In 6 innings pitched, Solometo allowed an uneared run on five hits, a walk, and four strikeouts. Solometo has now pitched 54.1 innings in 11 starts this season, posting a 2.47 ERA and a 25:61 BB:K ratio. The 20-year-old is quickly becoming one of the top pitching prospects in the Pirate farm system.

Santiago Florez pitched 1.1 scoreless innings out of the Greensboro bullpen, retiring all four batters he faced and striking out a pair. Mitchell Miller issued a walk and picked up a strikeout while retiring two of the three batters he faced. Cy Nielson picked up his 6th save of the season and lowered his ERA to 2.31 by firing a 1-2-3 9th inning with a pair of strikeouts.

Greensboro's first run came in the 4th inning when Will Matthiessen hit a sacrifice fly to score Tres Gonzalez after he singled earlier in the inning and Tsung-Che Cheng doubled. The go-ahead run came on a Sammy Siani sacrifice fly in the 7th inning.

Low-A Bradenton blows out Dunedin

Following a 10-3 blowout victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays, the Low-A Bradenton Marauders are now 28-24 this season. Starting pitcher Owen Kellington allowed 2 runs on four hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in 3 innings pitched.

Brandan Bidos followed Kellington, striking a batter out in a 1-2-3 4th inning. Owen Sharts hit two batters and allowed a run on two hits in 2 innings pitched. Carlos Lomeli allowed a hit and struck out three in 2 scoreless innings pitched. Darvin Garcia finished things off with a strikeout in a 1-2-3 9th inning.

At the top of the Marauder lineup Enmanuel Terrero set the table. The fast rising outfield prospect was 3-for-4 with a walk, a triple, and three runs scored. Jack Brannigan continued his recent power surge going 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs, three runs scored, and six RBI.

Rodolfo Nolasco also got in on the home run fun. Nolasco hit his 5th home run of the season going 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBI. Shalin Polanco was 1-for-5, while catcher Geovanny Planchart and first baseman Jesus Castillo were both 1-for-4.

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