Canadian Tim Piasentin hits first career professional home run in FCL Blue Jays' defeat

"Although the Florida Complex League Blue Jays suffered their second defeat of the season, an 8-6 to the FCL Phillies, Canadian third baseman Tim Piasentin hit his first career home run, as well as his third double of the season. While the Maple Ridge, British Columbia native is batting just .222, the 19-year-old has a terrific .407 on-base percentage and a .763 OPS. As expected, there's some swing and miss in his game, but he's walked just two fewer times (13) than he's struck out."

"Also in that game, Andres Arias hit his first home run of the season, a solo home run and one of three RBIs in the game. Last season, the 19-year-old slashed .167/.290/.295 with five home runs in 183 plate appearances for a 76 wRC+, a rather disappointing season after a strong debut in 2024. Both Piasentin and Arias finished with two hits, as did Pascual Archila, who is now slashing .343/.558/1.044, hitting his second double of the season."

"Pitching prospect Carson Messina had a strong start, striking out four and walking a batter over three hit-less innings. With the loss, the FCL Blue Jays now have an 11-2 record, still good enough for top spot in the FCL North Division, with a four-game lead over the FCL Yankees. Other notes... Things started off great for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on Tuesday, as catcher Jacob Sharp hit his third home run of the season, a two run shot."

Tim Piasentin hit his first career home run and added a double for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays in an 8-6 loss to the FCL Phillies. He is batting .222 with a .407 on-base percentage and a .763 OPS, showing some swing-and-miss but drawing 13 walks against 15 strikeouts. Andres Arias also homered with a solo shot and drove in one run. Pascual Archila recorded two hits and is slashing .343/.558/1.044, including his second double. Carson Messina struck out four and walked one over three scoreless innings. The FCL Blue Jays remain 11-2 and lead the FCL North Division by four games. Jacob Sharp hit a two-run home run for Vancouver, but the team lost 9-2. Johnny King allowed one earned run over five innings, and Buffalo fell 9-5 to Syracuse.

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