The Pirates kicked off their 2026 draft by selecting LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Curiel was named the 2025 National Freshman of the Year and helped lead the Tigers to a College World Series championship. As a sophomore this past year, the 21-year-old slashed .353/.431/.526 with 18 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 46 RBIs and 13 steals in 58 games. The California-native was a Third-Team All-American, Second-Team A…
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