Over the past two seasons, the Pirates have drafted athletic players with an advanced hit tool and have moved them into positions that lacked depth throughout the system. The Pirates are utilizing this strategy with these prospects in order to take advantage of their strong hitting abilities, while hoping that their athleticism will allow them to make the transition into new positions.
21-year-old Jordan Luplow is an example of the Pirates employing this strategy. Luplow was an outfielder during his time at Fresno State and last season in short season A-ball, but the Pirates moved him to third base this season in Low-A West Virginia.