The Pittsburgh Pirates added fifth round outfielder Will Taylor and seventh round left-hander Connor Wietgrefe to the Bradenton Marauders roster on Tuesday, with both players making their pro debuts.
Taylor, starting as the designated hitter and batting second, went 0-for-3 with a walk. He had two balls in play that were hit at 95 MPH. The outfielder from Clemson has above-average speed and the potential for above-average defense in center, with the chance to make average contact.
Wietgrefe threw a shutout inning in the sixth inning, allowing one hit, no walks, and striking out three. He threw nine sinkers, sitting 93 MPH and touching 93.