Pittsburgh Pirates: Some Information for The 2023 MLB Draft

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Tonight is an exciting night for Pittsburgh Pirates and baseball fans alike as the Major League Baseball Draft kicks off in Seattle at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. The draft, which is a three-day event, will begin with the 2023 Amateur Draft and will cover the first 70 picks. This year, Seattle is hosting the All-Star game, which means that the Draft will be held there as well.

All eyes are on the Pittsburgh Pirates, who hold the coveted first-overall pick in the draft. Many fans and experts are anxiously waiting to see how the Pirates will utilize this significant opportunity to bolster their roster. Will it be Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, or Max Clark? Following their first pick, the Pirates will also have the 42nd overall pick, which falls in the second round. This selection will be crucial for the team as they look to add talent to their organization.

The Pirates' final pick on the first night of the draft will come at #67 overall, which is their Competitive Balance B selection. These competitive balance picks are awarded to teams with lower revenues and/or in smaller markets to provide them with additional opportunities to acquire talent. This is why the Pittsburgh Pirates have the most money to spend on their 2023 class. The team will have a bonus allotment of $17.2 million, with $9.7 million of that geared towards pick #1. The team can also spend up to 5% of their total without forfeiting future selections.

After the first night, the draft will continue on Monday, where the Pirates, like all other teams, will complete rounds 3-10. Then on Tuesday, the draft will wrap up with rounds 11-20. It's important to note that the Pittsburgh Pirates will only have the top selection in the first round due to the new lottery system. In all the other rounds, they will be picking third.

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have much to look forward to in this year's draft. With the first overall pick and several additional selections, the team has an opportunity to infuse new talent into their organization and build for the future. It will be fascinating to see which players the Pirates select and how they shape the future of the team.

Some general Draft information outside of the Pittsburgh Pirates for fans:

On day 1 of the Major League Baseball Draft, fans can tune in to watch the draft unfold on both MLB Network and ESPN. These two networks will provide comprehensive coverage, analysis, and insights into each pick as it happens. It's a great opportunity for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to stay engaged and witness the team's selections in real time.

For the subsequent days of the draft, starting from rounds 3-10 on Monday and rounds 11-20 on Tuesday, fans can follow the proceedings on MLB.com. The official MLB website will provide live updates, pick-by-pick information, and in-depth coverage of the draft, allowing fans to stay connected and informed about the selections made by the Pittsburgh Pirates and other teams.

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