Pirates' 5th Pick: Who They'll Target | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates hold the fifth overall pick in the MLB draft and are eyeing top talents like Roch Cholowsky, Vahn Lackey, Grady Emerson, and Jacob Lombard—any of whom sliding to No. 5 could be a dream scenario. If those stars are gone, they’re still locked in on elite college pitcher Jackson Flora, who dominated with a 12-0 record and a 1.06 ERA, or high school phenom Eric Booth Jr., a Mississippi-born outfielder with elite speed and power. With a history of drafting pitchers and prep stars, the Pirates are poised to make a bold, strategic move that could reshape their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be3b71a515a674c2