MLB Draft: Pirates load up on college pitchers with Day 2 picks

Pirates' third-round pick Jack Brannigan is a two-way player out of Notre Dame.After selecting a pair of college pitchers with two of their three picks on Day 1 of the MLB Draft, the Pirates dedicated five of their eight Day 2 selections to prospects who logged innings at the collegiate level.

Leading the way Monday was the selection of Jack Brannigan at 83rd overall. Brannigan, 21, is a two-way player out of Notre Dame, but was primarily their everyday third baseman this season, slashing .291/.360/.540 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs in 57 games. The No. 168 prospect on Baseball America posted an .877 OPS over three seasons at Notre Dame, and stands a chance at becoming a major-league hitter…