The SF Giants traded away former top prospect Joey Bart to the Pittsburgh Pirates last season only to see him have a breakout year. He has not been able to build upon that this season though as he's had a bit of a sophomore slump.
Last season in 80 games with the Pirates, Bart slashed .265/.337/.462 with 13 home runs and 45 runs batted in. Coming into 2025 it seemed he had earned a starting role with the team but it is now more complicated than that.
Former SF Giants prospect Joey Bart having sophomore slump with Pirates
Entering Saturday, in 89 games with the Pirates in 2025 Bart has slashed .