One of the great things about the Bradenton Marauders is it’s the first opportunity a lot of people get to see some of the Pirates’ top prospects in the system.
This past year we saw a handful of their recent high draft picks, including 2022 fourth overall pick Termarr Johnson and second round pick from 2021 Anthony Solometo. It’s also an opportunity to see of the system’s top international prospects, one of which was outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco.
Known for his raw power, Nolasco hit eight homers (16 extra-base hits total) in just 42 games in 2021 in the Florida Complex League, so anticipation was high to see him make the jump up to affiliated ball.