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Pirates Reach Agreement With 12th Round Pick

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement with 12th round pick Candon Myles, Pirates Prospects has learned.  Myles, drafted as a center fielder out of high school, had a commitment to Howard College, but opted to go pro instead.  In 2011 he hit for a .495 average for Grand Prairie High School, and had 45 stolen bases.  He’s a weapon on the bases with his speed, holding the motto that if he can get on first base, he already has third base.  Shortly after the draft we received several updates from one of Myles’ high school coaches, Paul Ylda.  Ylda noted that Myles was the best player he’s ever coached.  He also pointed out that Candon’s brother was drafted in the sixth round by Cleveland this year.

Myles is on his way to Florida today, where he is expected to join the GCL Pirates.  The draft pick signing tracker has been updated with the move.  The Pirates have now added 21 players from the 2011 draft.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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