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Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Stallings Should be the Long-Term Catcher

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Jacob Stallings #58 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two run double in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 13, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Catcher Jacob Stallings should be a long-term building piece for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Believe it or not, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Jacob Stallings almost 10 years ago, selecting him with their 7th round pick in the 2012 draft. Now 31-years-old and the team’s regular catcher, his ability could put him into consideration as one of the team’s long-term roster pieces.