Severino picks up hit in the AFL, Pirates minor league awards

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jhonny Severino recorded a hit and a stolen base in the Glendale Desert Dogs' rain-shortened 3-0 loss to the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. Severino finished the six-inning contest 1-for-2 with a walk while playing first base. Glendale's defeat dropped their record to 3-12 at the AFL season's halfway point.

In addition to the AFL action, the Pirates announced multiple minor league awards on Wednesday. Murf Gray won the Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year, Derek Diamond took Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year, Jesus Castillo earned the Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year, and Yordany De Los Santos secured the Omar Moreno Baserunner of the Year honor.