Omar Alfonzo, the Pirates' No. 19 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, has officially been promoted to Class AA Altoona alongside Esmerlyn Valdez.
Alfonzo, a 21-year-old catcher, slashed .261/.389/.440 with an .829 OPS in 67 games for high Class A Greensboro. He hit 11 home runs, drove in 34 runs and recorded a 27.8% strikeout rate. He signed with the Pirates in 2019.
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10:16 pm - 07.01.2025NORTH SHOREAlfonzo, Valdez up to Altoona
Omar Alfonzo, the Pirates' No. 19 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, has officially been promoted to Class AA Altoona alongside Esmerlyn Valdez.
Alfonzo, a 21-year-old catcher, slashed .261/.389/.440 with an .829 OPS in 67 games for high Class A Greensboro. He hit 11 home runs, drove in 34 runs and recorded a 27.8% strikeout rate. He signed with the Pirates in 2019.
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