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Rounds 31-35: Two Interesting Position Players
The players drafted in these rounds are either going to be organizational depth in the lower levels, or talented guys that are tough to sign. That’s the case here, as… Read more
2011 Draft Day Two: Pirates Make Another Big Splash in 2nd Round
If Major League Baseball decides to install a hard slotting system in the draft after this year, it will be a massive blow to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have spent… Read more
More on 12th Round Pick Candon Myles
Pirates Prospects is not only read by Pirates fans interested in learning about the farm system. It’s also read by players, coaches, agents, friends and family members. I’m always pleased… Read more
Rounds 26-30: Backup Plans and Organizational Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted a few prep players in the 26-30 rounds, as well as two college players to round out the draft. In the last two years the Pirates… Read more
Rounds 21-25: Pirates Draft a Familiar Face
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted a familiar face in the 23rd round when they took right handed pitcher Jordan Cooper. Cooper was originally selected in the 17th round of the 2009… Read more
Rounds 16-20: Pirates Grab Aaron Brown
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a little bit of variety in the 16-20 rounds. They took a college pitcher, their first since taking Gerrit Cole in the first round. They also… Read more
Rounds 11-15: Pirates Load Up on Center Fielders
Three of the five picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates in rounds 11-15 were center fielders out of the prep ranks. You might be wondering why they would draft this many… Read more
Rounds 6-10: Pirates Take Three Prep Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued a familiar strategy in rounds six through ten, selecting three prep pitchers out of their five picks. They started out by taking third baseman Daniel Gamache… Read more
Pirates Take Prep Pitchers in 4th and 5th Rounds
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected prep pitchers in the fourth and fifth rounds, taking Colten Brewer in the fourth round, and Tyler Glasnow in the fifth round. Colten Brewer Brewer wasn’t… Read more
Pirates Draft Alex Dickerson in the Third Round
After selecting Baseball America’s 15th ranked prospect in the second round, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Alex Dickerson in the third round, rated 42nd overall by Baseball America. Dickerson has played… Read more
