One of my favorite stories so far in the Pittsburgh Pirates system this year has been the hot start by both Cal Mitchell and Mason Martin.
Both players were left unprotected for the 2021 Rule 5 draft, which didn’t end up taking place due to the MLB lockout. That might have been a good thing, because there were concerns that either or both of these players could be taken by another team.
Martin and Mitchell both possess enough raw power to hit double-digit home runs in the majors. Martin has some of the best power in the system, and could be a 30-home run guy in the big leagues.