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Pirates' Draft Magic: Skenes, Griffin, Hernandez
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been making waves with their first-round draft picks, with right-hander Paul Skenes, drafted first overall in 2023, becoming a star. Skenes won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and the Cy Young last season, becoming the third Pirate to win the pitching award. He has a 2.05 ERA over 60 starts and over 400 strikeouts.
In 2023, the Pirates drafted high school shortstop Konnor Griffin ninth overall, who quickly rose through the minors and debuted in the majors. Despite a shaky start, Griffin signed a 9-year, $140 million extension, the biggest deal in Pirates history.
This year, the Pirates drafted righty Seth Hernandez sixth overall, who is excelling in Low-A Bradenton. If he continues to perform well, he could join the elite draft class and fast-track to Pittsburgh.
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