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The Pirates made waves in the first four rounds with a bold, hitting-focused draft strategy, landing a top shortstop, a quick riser, and a flashy LSU outfielder—Derek Curiel—who stunned analysts by going fifth overall despite being projected much later. While some fans lamented passing on power-hitting Drew Burress, the team quickly regained favor with a dazzling second-round pick: elite defensive shortstop Aiden Ruiz. They rounded out the day with solid college arms and toolsy prep bats, reinforcing their reputation for savvy, if occasionally surprising, draft picks.

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