With the 22nd overall selection in the 2016 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Craig, an ACC product from Wake Forest. Craig, a junior, was selected as a third baseman, but he's also listed as a pitcher on the university's athletic website. “I would love to thank all the Wake Forest coaches and staff members who helped me get where I am today,” Craig said in a statement. “Without them, I wouldn't be able to enjoy today nearly as much. I want to thank my teammates for being there ... Read More
Draft preview: Pirates’ draft philosophy has changed under GM Huntington
In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates broke the MLB first-year player draft. They spent a record $11.9 million on that year's class, including $8 million on top pick Gerrit Cole and $5 million on second-round pick Josh Bell. The year before, they spent close to $9 million on top picks Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie. Pedro Alvarez got $6 million in 2008. Basically, the Pirates spent so much the MLB had to cap how much teams can spend on draft picks. Pittsburgh still aimed high the ... Read More