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Bourassa, 42, was the 2003 national college defensive player of the year as Wake Forest's center fielder. After playing four years in the minors and another in independent ball, he bounced around a few jobs in the game before becoming the Pirates' Midwest area scout in 2016.
In that role, he signed 2021 No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis out of Louisville.
"Just watching him play even as a freshman, you noticed right away the intensity and the aggressiveness he plays with," Bourassa said.
"Just the intent and the willingness and want to win and be successful. I don't think anyone ever questions how much Henry wants it, and it shows the second he puts on the uniform and gets on the field."
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