It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates will have to build from within in order to compete and become a legitimate contender. One way they can do this is through the MLB Draft.
There are several later rounds picks in the organization that are coming off impressive seasons. Cam Junker, Jared Oliva, Jack Herman, and Blake Cederlind all come to mind.
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington and head amateur scout Joe Dellicarri can make their money in the later rounds in this year’s draft. When you are in the later rounds, you need to separate the apparent trouble guys and try to find the individual who got lost in the shuffle.