Fansided · Jan 19
Pirates first-round pick is generating wild preseason buzz
Jul 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seth Hernandez (left) the Pittsburgh Pirates first round and number six overall pick in the 2025 first year player draft looks at the glove of Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) before the game against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the top-ranked minor league systems in baseball. The team's top two prospects –– shortstop Konnor Griffin and right-hander Bubba Chandler –– are expected to be key contributors in Pittsburgh in 2026, but there are some others in the lower levels of the minor leagues who are also worth keeping tabs on.