In 2010, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie with their first two picks. Both were high upside prep pitchers, so it seemed logical for the team to take a college hitter with their third-round pick. The team ended up selecting college outfielder Mel Rojas Jr. in the third round out of Wabash Valley College.
Not only was he a third-round pick, but also the son of former big-league pitcher Mel Rojas. Coming into the Pittsburgh Pirates organization there was a high expectation for the toolsy outfielder. He stood at 6’2” and had above-average athleticism.