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Pittsburgh Pirates: Examining How they Maximized Their Draft Money

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 18: Catcher Henry Davis, who was selected first overall in the 2021 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates takes batting practice on the field after signing a contract with the Pirates at PNC Park on July 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Pirates had one of their best drafts in franchise history. But where did their alloted draft pool go to?

Going into this year’s draft the Pittsburgh Pirates had the number one overall pick. Not only did they get free reign over who they picked, but they also had the most draft slot money to use on their draft picks.