Gameday 3: Jared Jones makes major league debut as Pirates look to clinch series

Bucs on Deck's fourth best prospect makes major league debut for Pirates

Mar 30, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken at least one high-upside prep pitcher and signed them to an over-slot deal in each draft under Ben Cherington.

Today, the first - Jared Jones - will make his major league debut after making the club out of camp.

Jones is among the minor league leaders in strikeouts since going pro, and his first-ever pitch in Bradenton went for 99 mph.

He’ll bring in a four-pitch mix, fastball, slider, curveball, and change-up, although he really focuses on the first two.

The Pirates are now 2-0 after defeating the Marlins 7-2 on Friday. Ryder Ryan pitched 1.2 innings to earn his first major league win. Josh Fleming also earned a rare three-inning save.

Ke’Bryan Hayes drove in two runs, scored two on his own, and picked up a pair of hits.

First pitch is expected to be at 4:10 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Bryan Reynolds

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

DH - Edward Olivares

C - Henry Davis

SS - Oneil Cruz

2B - Jared Triolo

CF - Michael A. Taylor

LF - Jack Suwinski

Marlins Lineup

2B - Luis Arraez

1B - Josh Bell

DH - Bryan De La Cruz

CF - Jazz Chisholm Jr

3B - Jake Burger

RF - Jesus Sanchez

SS - Tim Anderson

LF - Nick Gordon

C - Christian Bethancourt

Pitching Matchup (2023 stats)

Jared Jones: Major League Debut

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