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Pirates Eye College Star Drew Burress
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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Pipeline: Georgia Techs Drew Burress Emerges as Potential First-Round Draft Pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bolstering their farm system with a promising prospect, Georgia Techs Drew Burress. Known for his impressive power, Burress has hit forty-four home runs in his first two college seasons, with a .444 batting average, .487 on-base percentage, and .590 slugging percentage this year. Despite his smaller stature, scouts praise his sixty-grade power. Burress high on-base skills and walk rate make him a high-floor prospect, potentially signaling a shift in the Pirates draft strategy towards proven college hitters. As the draft nears, Burress addition to the Pirates pipeline, alongside stars like Konnor Griffin, strengthens their path to future contention.
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