Pittsburgh Pirates: A Look at the Best Draft Prospect Tools

Alabama starting pitcher Connor Prielipp delivers the ball to the plate as the Crimson Tide opened the season against McNeese Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Sewell-Thomas Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Mcneese
Alabama starting pitcher Connor Prielipp delivers the ball to the plate as the Crimson Tide opened the season against McNeese Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Sewell-Thomas Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Mcneese /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: General view of the field during a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on September 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Best Power Hitter & Fastest Player – Outfielder Elijah Green

Elijah Green has an extremely good chance of being available when the Pirates are on the clock. MLB Pipeline ranks him at no. 3, while FanGraphs has him at no. 7. Although Green comes with his fair share of risk, you can’t deny the power/speed combo he brings to the table.

Green has Joey Gallo power and Byron Buxton speed. Green has a 70-current and 80-projected raw power grade on FanGraphs. MLB Pipeline also gives him rave reviews for his power, putting his tool at a 60. Green’s speed is also top of the line, and both FanGraphs and Pipeline have him pinned at a 70.

With that kind of speed, he has plenty of range to remain in centerfield for the long haul. His overall glove is high-quality, and he has an elite-level arm to go with his range. He’s a guy who will consistently win Gold Glove Awards for center field.

Green’s power does come with the question of if he’ll make enough contact to make it count. He strikes out a ton, though he is still an 18-year-old. He has plenty of time to refine his skillset. Even if he becomes a Joey Gallo at the plate, he’s a Trent Grisham when it comes to rounding the bases and fielding his position.