The MLB draft is quickly approaching. Before you know it, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be on the clock and selecting their first-round pick. This year, the draft lottery awarded them the ninth overall selection. A lot of fans are excited to see who the Pirates take. Maybe one of the top college bats will still be available and add a big hitter to the system. Maybe they go with another pitcher and double down what is currently the strongest part of the organization.
Either way, there are exciting draft prospects beyond what you're going to see in the first few picks. The Pirates still have the opportunity to take a very talented player in the competitive balance round or second round. Today, I want to put a spotlight on some guys I think are interesting, whether that be because of something unique or they have something that makes them stand out.