Pirates Prospect Watch: Derek Diamond continues to pitch well in relief – Pirates Prospects

Derek Diamond pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in the Arizona Fall League on Friday night.

Diamond led off the fourth inning with one out and Scottsdale led 4-1. He allowed a double with two outs, but got a fly out to escape the inning. Diamond returned for the fifth inning, pitching a scoreless frame around a walk. After a strikeout and a lineout, Diamond issued a walk. He took the runner to end his day.

Since the last outing, Diamond has a 2.70 ERA in 10 innings during the AFL season. He gets supporting work for the first time in his professional career, but performs well regardless of the role.

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE

SCOTTSDALE won 4-1

• RHP Derek Diamond: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
• RHP Eddie Ian: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Eddie Ian pitched a scoreless eighth inning, recording one hit. Yen retired the side in order, getting a ground out, a strikeout and a pop out to send the Scottsdale lead into the ninth inning. Yen also pitched a scoreless inning on Wednesday.

STATCAST HEROES

Diamond stuff: Derek Diamond had four strikeouts in nine swings against his four-seam fastball, along with three strikeouts for a 39% CSW. He threw the pitch at 93.7 MPH, ranging from 91.2 to 95.4. He threw seven sliders and two changeups, getting just one called strike between secondary offerings. The slider was in the 86 MPH range while the changeup was around 84 MPH.

Yean Stuff: Eddy Yean had one of the best velocities in the game, averaging 95 MPH and ranging from 94-95.8 MPH. He didn’t have any whiffs, but he did have three strikeouts on the fastball. His fastball/slider combo was in the zone about 70% of the time.

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