Pirates Draft Hitters, Spark Debate | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates made waves in the first four rounds with a bold, hitting-focused draft strategy, landing a top shortstop, a quick riser, and a flashy LSU outfielder—Derek Curiel—who stunned analysts by going fifth overall despite being projected much later. While some fans lamented passing on power-hitting Drew Burress, the team quickly regained favor with a dazzling second-round pick: elite defensive shortstop Aiden Ruiz. They rounded out the day with solid college arms and toolsy prep bats, reinforcing their reputation for savvy, if occasionally surprising, draft picks. 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/3d02a4ea8e701e25