2 years agoPittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo is looking good during his second season of pro ball. The Pirates selected the southpaw in the second round last year, signing him to an overslot $2.8 million deal that lured him away from his commitment to North Carolina. He has a mid-90s fastball that is known for its impressive command. Solometo can locate it anywhere he desires, and he is never hesitant to throw it. He also has a great slider with nasty horizontal break that complements his heater nicely. The offerings form a valuable one-two punch that should bode well for his progression through the ranks of affiliated ball. Solometo is also working on a changeup, though it's merely a mediocre tertiary offering at this point. Solometo was drafted and projects as a starting pitcher, and two-thirds of his usage at Bradenton has come in the rotation this season. However, the Marauders used him out of the bullpen on Friday, sending him to the mound for four innings of relief work. The 19-year-old certainly impressed; he struck out six batters and didn't allow an opposing batter to reach base.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
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