Pirates Draft Power Hitter Derek Curiel | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates strike gold in the draft, snagging LSU’s Derek Curiel with the fifth pick — a 21-year-old powerhouse with a .350+ batting average, elite speed, and a Pete Rose-style hustle that’s built for winning. Already a College World Series champ, Curiel calls this his dream come true and is primed to join a rising core of young stars, including past first-round gems like Paul Skenes. With the Pirates’ system and his relentless drive, Curiel is ready to become the next big name from Pittsburgh’s draft machine. 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/7f28d10395dd46f2