They took the guy that they liked and think can help this team the most. Cole projects as a front of the rotation power pitcher that could become a number one if everything works out. He has a good era in college ball for the UCLA Bruins as well as solid career winning percentage. He was drafted by the Yankees a few years ago coming out of high school but decided to go to school instead of taking the cash offered. His win loss record isn't amazing this year but from just about every reasonable baseball mind out there he has a great chance of being a dominant pitcher in a few years. I think that Rendon falling to 6th shows that there is more to his injuries than meets the eye and I'm happy that the pirates too a guy who could be very very special.
In the second round the pirates may have gotten the steal of the draft assuming they can convince him to sign instead of going to Texas. Josh Bell is a switch hitting for power outfielder that projects to be a very very special hitter. He is coming out of high school so it will take a bit more time than Cole will to reach the majors if both continue on their projected paths but if he signs in my opinion they got a top 15 player at pick 61 which is pretty phenomenal.
The Pirates third round pick is another interesting hitter in Indiana Alex Dickerson. He is a decent sized lefty that projects better as a 1st baseman than a left fielder. He is not particularly fast or have an amazing glove but at first base speed isn't a huge issue and as long as he can learn to scoop ball s in the dirt he will be fine. His bat speed is impressive on tape and should equate to good power even with him having a bit of a down year after switching to the wood bats this year.
4th round pick of Colten Brewer out of High school out of Texas he is a young right handed pitcher that will almost def sign for at or around slot as he has a JUCO commitment.
In the 5th round the bucs grabbed another high school right handed pitcher in Tyler Glasnow. From his stats in high school he seems to have pretty decent stuff but will obviously take time to ready for the next level. He has committed to Portland University but i dont know that it will hinder his signing with the club.
6th round The bucs went for Dan Gamache 3rd baseman out Auburn. He hit .365 with 15 doubles and eight home runs, driving in 37 runs in 2010. He also had 7 stolen bases as well so he would seem to have a bit of speed. Another good pick for the farm system that is a bit slim on corners.
7th round pick is another Right Handed pitcher this time it was Jake Burnette out of Buford, Georgia. He is committed to Georgia tech. He may be a tough sign since his brother also went to GT and its in state.
8th round Jason Creasy out of North Carolina. this draft seems like its turning into last years draft with another Right handed pitcher. He is committed to NC state.
9th round Clay Holmes Right handed pitcher from Slocomb high school in Alabama
10th round Taylor Lewis left handed hitting outfielder From University of Maine Orono
11th round Jo-El Bennett-Lowe Right handed Outfielder From HOuston Academy (high school) in alabama
12th round Condon Myles Left haded hitting Outfielder From South Grand Prarie HIgh in texas
13 round Brandon Platts Right handed pitcher Mason city High Iowa
14th round Jordon Dunatov right handed hitting outfeilder from horizon High SChool in Arizona
15th round Kody Watts Right handed pitcher from Skyview High school
16th bucs finally go a bit different and go with Eric Skoglund A left handed pitcher from Sarasota HIgh School in Florida
Post will be updated as picks come in today.
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