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Upon arriving at Georgia Tech, Piguero made an immediate impact. During the first half of his freshman season, he was the standout hitter in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Over 52 games, he posted an impressive .318 batting average, hitting nine home runs, driving in 42 RBIs, and producing 31 extra-base hits. His skills did not go unnoticed, as he recorded 18 multi-hit games and earned a place on the Freshman All-American team, setting the stage for a promising career.