Episode Details

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, surprising the entire NS9 crew.

After setting the stage for Pittsburgh’s selection, we jump directly to the pick and provide our immediate reaction. We break down Curiel’s elite contact skills, ability to remain in center field, limited power and whether the Pirates passed on players with greater upside.

Anthony Murphy of Bucs On Deck also joins the show to evaluate Curiel, discuss how quickly he could move through the system and grade the selection.

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