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Pirates Prospect Watch: Esmerlyn Valdez and Jhonny Severino Have Multi-Homer Games

Esmerlyn Valdez and Jhonny Severino each hit two homers on Wednesday, leading the Bradenton Marauders to victory.

Valdez has been a leading power hitter for the Marauders all season. He has 21 homers on the year, after a two-run shot in the first inning, and a solo shot in the seventh. He is batting .222/.343/.455 with 17 doubles to go with his 21 homers.

Severino has only been with the Marauders for a little over a month. He began his season in the FCL, where he hit .291/.373/.545 with 10 homers and 12 doubles.