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'We're like brothers:' Pirates' big draft class bonds during introduction to pro ball

BRADENTON, Fla. -- After the group had gotten comfortable together, Braylon Bishop had something he wanted to say to Anthony Solometo.

“Anthony, I got you last.”

Bishop was referring to an area code game the two had played together when they were in high school. Bishop remembered the left-hander because “he was just so disgusting.” Still, in front of their fellow Pirate draft picks, Bishop playfully reminded the second-rounder that he won the last time they squared off.

Bishop unintentionally poked the bear. At the end of the season, Solometo was throwing a live batting practice at Pirate City when Bishop walked by.