Murf Gray, a 3B for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases impressive bat speed and power but needs to refine his approach against breaking balls for optimal development.
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MLB Draft Review: NL Central
Three Quarter Slot breaks down every NL Central draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Caden Sorrell's tremendous value for the Cubs to Trevor Condon's fit in St. Louis, here's what stood out across one of baseball's deepest draft divisions.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Seth Hernandez, RHP
Seth Hernandez, a RHP for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases elite secondary pitches and athleticism at a young age, projecting to be a frontline starter with further development.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Wyatt Sanford, MIF
Wyatt Sanford, a Pittsburgh Pirates infielder, showcases strong hitting, discipline, and defensive skills, projecting as a competitive second-division regular with versatility and speed.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Edward Florentino, 1B/OF
Edward Florentino, a left-handed hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases impressive power, discipline, and potential despite challenges against left-handed pitching and elevated strikeouts.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Zander Mueth, RHP
Zander Mueth, a 6'6" RHP for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases strong fastball-slider potential, but command issues and health concerns complicate his path to becoming a starter.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Antwone Kelly, RHP
Antwone Kelly, a 5'10" right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases a dominant fastball and improving secondary pitches, aiming for a mid-rotation future.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Esmerlyn Valdez, 1B/OF
Esmerlyn Valdez, a 6'2" 1B/OF for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcases impressive power and bat potential, aiming for a 2026 MLB debut with ongoing improvements.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Tony Blanco Jr., 1B
Tony Blanco Jr. is a powerful 1B for the Pittsburgh Pirates, known for his raw power and potential offensive impact, despite challenges with contact and durability issues.
2019 Draft Recap – NL Central
I will be breaking down my take on the draft for each team just as I started with Minor League Ball a season ago. Like then, this is a six article series, going East to West for the AL and NL. I will break down four picks for each team with those being: Best Pick: … Continue reading 2019 Draft Recap – NL Central