One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects impressed in his debut for Team USA.
The Pirates are looking ahead to next season after finishing with a 76-86 record this year. The emergence of superstar pitcher Paul Skenes headlined Pittsburgh’s season. Pittsburgh’s ability to develop young players like Skenes will help the team improve for next season. One of the Pirates top prospects, infielder Termarr Johnson, even earned the honor to represent Team USA Baseball.
Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson shone in his debut for Team USA in the team’s first Premier12 Tournament victory according to Sports Illustrated’s Nathaniel Marrero.
“Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson made his first appearance for Team USA in their 12-2 win over the Netherlands in eight innings in the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12 Tournament 2024 Presented by RAXUS in Tepic Mexico,” Marrero said. “Johnson went 1-2 with three runs scored and he walked twice in Team USA’s first win of the tournament. Team USA lost 1-0 to Puerto Rico in the first game of Premier12 on Saturday. Every team in Group A has a 1-1 record through two games.”
“The Pirates’ middle infield prospect is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in their system and No. 75 overall in all of baseball. He also had a brief stint in the Arizona Fall League, He played in 11 games, hit one home run, drove in four runs, slashed .250/.444/.475 and walked 14 times.”
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Johnson is one of the Pirates’ top prospects and is estimated to make it to the big leagues sometime during the 2025 season. Johnson’s performance in the AFL and throughout this tournament is encouraging. The Pirates have a bright future with young talent like Johnson primed to join the team soon.
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