What are the Bucs getting in Tyler Beede?

Not many eyebrows were raised when the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed a right-handed pitcher named Tyler Beede on waivers after he was set free by the San Francisco Giants last week.

And for good reason. Beede’s Major League numbers – a 5-11 record, 5.39 ERA in 33 games, 24 of which were starts – were anything but impressive. In 135 1/3 innings, the Worcester, Mass., native surrendered 152 hits. And while he struck out 128 for an 8.5 K per nine innings rate, he also walked 60 (four walks per nine) over parts of four seasons.

So why would the Pirates use a coveted roster spot on Beede? A lot of it comes down to pedigree. The soon-to-be 29-year-old was twice chosen in the first round of the annual…