Saturday was very busy around winter ball, led by six Pittsburgh Pirates playing both games of a doubleheader in Australia. In fact, one of the games had the six Pirates batting 1-6 in the lineup. Here’s the full recap from around the globe. If you missed it from yesterday, our weekly Winter Report article focused on the struggles of Rodolfo Castro, while also mentioning a total of 32 players.
In Australia, Jase Bowen (pictured) went 0-for-3 in the opening game. He was 0-for-3 with a walk in game two. He’s hitting .286 with a .667 OPS in 11 games.
Jesus Castillo went 1-for-3 in the opening game. That hit was a lead-off single in the bottom of the first, and it ended up being the only hit for Sydney. They didn’t do much better in the second game, dropping the pair of contests by 4-0 and 9-0 scores. He went 0-for-4 in game two, leaving him with a .114 average and a .339 OPS in ten games.
Sammy Siani went 0-for-2 with a walk in the first game. His walk followed the previously mentioned Castillo single, so it looked like this was going to be a good game for Sydney, but it went downhill quickly from there. He was 0-for-2 with a HBP in the second game. He’s hitting .239 with a .670 OPS in 14 games.
Ernny Ordonez went 0-for-2 with a walk in the first game. He played third base in game two and went 0-for-4. He is hitting .229 with a .573 OPS in 14 games.
Dylan Shockley went 0-for-2 with a walk in the first game. He went 2-for-4 with two singles in the second game. He’s hitting .231 with a .656 OPS in 13 games. There is a video below that includes defensive highlights from Bowen and Shockley
Solomon Maguire went 0-for-3 in the opener. He was 1-for-3 in the second game. He’s hitting .194 with a .413 OPS in 11 games.
In Venezuela, Diego Castillo went 1-for-5 with a two-run triple, his first triple of the winter. He has a .361 average and a 1.053 OPS in 21 games.
In Colombia, Andres Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a double and a HBP. He has a .349 average and a 1.083 OPS in 16 games.
Rodolfo Nolasco went 1-for-3 with a single. He has a .264 average and an .885 OPS in 17 games.
Oliver Mateo threw a scoreless frame on no hits, no walks and two strikeouts. He has given up one run on two hits in eight innings, with nine walks and 16 strikeouts.
Francisco Acuna went 0-for-2 with a walk. He has a .192 average and a .572 OPS in 17 games.
In Puerto Rico, Jeffrey Passantino went 1.1 scoreless, retiring all four batters he faced. He has allowed one run in 9.2 innings.
Brad Case went one inning, allowing one run on two hits, with no walks or strikeouts. He has allowed two runs in ten innings of work.
Newly-signed Shawn Ross went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. He has a .103 average and a .414 OPS in 19 games.
In Mexico, Jared Oliva went 0-for-4. He has a .277 average and a .733 OPS in 43 games.
Fabricio Macias went 1-for-2 with a single, walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases, giving him six steals on the season. He has a .259 average and a .677 OPS in 42 games.
Bowen/Shockley defense
Jase Bowen ✅ Dylan Shockley ✅ Highlight reel defense✅A pair of Pirates prospects just made these two HUGE defensive plays for the Blue Sox
