Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Braxton Ashcraft has had a strong rookie campaign,even if he isn't getting the credit he deserves for it. He has a 2.74 ERA, alongside a 3.01 FIP and 1.25 WHIP, over 62.1 innings of work. Over his last seven games, he has made six starts and has only allowed seven earned runs in 29 frames, while striking out 32 opponents and allowing only nine to reach via free pass. However, as great as his 2025 season looks, it registers as a borderline miracle when you look at where he was just a few years ago, and proves why you shouldn’t give up on another Pirates prospect in a similar situation, Anthony Solometo.
Braxton Ashcraft proves why you shouldn’t give up on this Pittsburgh Pirates prospect
