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Arizona Fall League Update: Wyatt Sanford begins AFL on a hitting streak, pitching struggles

Sanford off to a good start, who else is performing well for the Pirates in the AFL?

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:03 PM
Arizona Fall League Update: Wyatt Sanford begins AFL on a hitting streak, pitching struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Wyatt Sanford started the Arizona Fall League with a .300 batting average and a home run.
  • The Glendale Desert Dogs struggled early, winning only one of their first seven games.
  • All eight Pittsburgh Pirates prospects sent to the AFL have appeared in at least one game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Wyatt Sanford has started the Arizona Fall League on a strong hitting streak with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Over his early appearances, Sanford batted .300/.391/.450 with four runs, one home run, and two RBIs, including hitting a solo home run in his first game.

All eight players sent by the Pirates—consisting of five pitchers and three hitters—have appeared in AFL action. Despite individual highlights, the Glendale Desert Dogs have struggled as a team, winning just one of their first seven games of the season.

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