The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 27th round pick Ryan Hornback. Hornback, a catcher, hit for a .310 average with San Jacinto College North in 2011. He had a commitment to Mississippi, but obviously decided to go pro. His signing won’t be an over-slot deal, since the team officially announced it today.
The Draft Pick Signing Tracker has been updated. The Pirates have signed or reached an agreement with 15 players.
About Tim Williams
Tim is the owner and editor in chief of Pirates Prospects. He started the site in January 2009, and turned it into his full time job during the 2011 season. Prior to starting Pirates Prospects, Tim worked with AccuScore.com, providing MLB, NHL, and NFL coverage to various national media outlets, including ESPN Insider, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and the Wall Street Journal. He also writes the annual Prospect Guide, which is sold through the site. Tim moved to Bradenton in 2013, and will be providing live coverage all year of the Bradenton Marauders, GCL Pirates, instructs, mini camp, Spring Training, and lunches at Mixon's Fruit Farms.