Pirates’ Esmerlyn Valdez Has Arrived
Summary
Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez hit three home runs and drove in eight runs during a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Valdez is having a strong start to his Major League Baseball career, batting .330 with 10 home runs and 26 runs batted in after 27 games.Key Facts
- Esmerlyn Valdez hit two home runs in the first game of the doubleheader, including a grand slam, leading to a 7-6 win.
- He hit another home run in the second game, which the Pirates won 3-2.
- Valdez went 4-for-8 at bat during the doubleheader and contributed to 11 runs scored.
- He was signed as an international free agent by the Pirates in 2021.
- Valdez progressed through the Pirates' minor league system, showing increasing home run numbers each year.
- He hit 22 home runs in 2024 for the Bradenton Marauders and 20 home runs in 2025 for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
- Before being called up, Valdez hit 10 home runs for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in 2026.
- Valdez hit a two-run home run in just his third major league game in May 2026.
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