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New Mock Draft From Jim Callis Has Pirates Going For Toolsy Prep Outfielder

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Jim Callis just released his newest mock draft on MLB.com and he has the Pittsburgh Pirates taking prep outfielder Monte Harrison. Last week, Harrison was the choice from Baseball America.

Harrison is a three-sport star, who may have the highest ceiling of any position player in this draft class, but he also comes with some risks since he hasn’t concentrated on baseball only. He offers strong defense, a cannon for an arm, good speed and raw power. There are some questions around his bat, as to whether he will hit enough to make good use of that power and speed. Harrison would be tough to pass up with the 24th pick if he is still there due to that five-tool potential and athleticism. The Pirates have good depth in the outfield in their system, but due to his inexperience, he wouldn’t be someone that moves quick and plenty could change over that time.

Earlier today, Baseball America released their third mock draft and had Kyle Schwarber going to the Pirates. You can also view their top 200 list here and our fourth draft preview here, which includes a video and scouting report on Monte Harrison.

John Dreker
John Dreker
John started working at Pirates Prospects in 2009, but his connection to the Pittsburgh Pirates started exactly 100 years earlier when Dots Miller debuted for the 1909 World Series champions. John was born in Kearny, NJ, two blocks from the house where Dots Miller grew up. From that hometown hero connection came a love of Pirates history, as well as the sport of baseball. When he didn't make it as a lefty pitcher with an 80+ MPH fastball and a slider that needed work, John turned to covering the game, eventually focusing in on the prospects side, where his interest was pushed by the big league team being below .500 for so long. John has covered the minors in some form since the 2002 season, and leads the draft and international coverage on Pirates Prospects. He writes daily on Pittsburgh Baseball History, when he's not covering the entire system daily throughout the entire year on Pirates Prospects.

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