Pirates Prospect Update: Edward Florentino is on fire at the plate
The 18-year-old Dominican product is off to a hot start to his professional career.
CLEARWATER, MEXICO - MARCH 14: Edward Florentino #19 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Pirates third highest ranked prospect, Edward Florentino, is off to a hot start in 2026 and is looking like one of the best hitters in minor league baseball. Florentino is currently with High-A Greensboro and since his debut with the Grasshoppers on May 1, he has been tearing the covers off of baseballs.
In the club’s most recent series against Greenville Florentino made a huge impression in the final two games. The 19-year-old centerfielder had homers in back to back contests against the Drive, making it his third with the club sixth on the year. Fast starts are nothing new for Florentino.
The Pirates originally signed him as an international free-agent in 2024, and he was quickly turning heads for Pittsburgh. Florentino started his journey in professional baseball in the Dominican Summer League as a 17-year-old, but just a year later was already playing full-time minor league ball after hitting his way through the Florida Complex League and ended up playing in 54 contests with Low-A Bradenton. Edward Florentino homers in back-to-back games for High-A @GSOHoppers 🚀 The @Pirates ' No.
3 prospect is slugging . 691 across two levels: pic. twitter.