The Pittsburgh Pirates remain competitive around the .500 mark, largely due to an unexpectedly strong offense led by rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, rather than the anticipated star Konnor Griffin. Valdez has excelled in his first 19 games, boasting a .316 average, six home runs, 15 RBI, and a 1.112 OPS, including a standout performance with three RBI in a recent win against the Phillies. His impressive start places him among a select few players his age to achieve such success early in their careers. Valdez’s contributions have been crucial in offsetting the team’s pitching struggles.
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