Last night the Pirates saw several home runs from their prospects. As noted in the headline of the Prospect Watch, they had homers from Ke'Bryan Hayes, O'Neil Cruz, and Mason Martin, who homered twice. They also saw home runs from four other players.
If it seems like the Pirates are hitting for more power in the minors this year, it's because they are. For several years, the Pirates took a passive approach to power. Their belief was that doubles and shots to the gap were power, and that's true. But their approach typically led to them passing up home run hitters with flaws in their game, all to get well-rounded hitters who might be able to add some power.