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Pirates' Bold Move on Curiel | Pittsburgh Pirates News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 114
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Summary
The Pirates stunned the MLB draft by taking LSU outfielder Derek Curiel fifth overall — a gamble on his contact and on-base skills, not his power. At 21, he’s got elite bat control and a knack for handling high-velocity pitches, but only 13 homers in two college seasons. While his development pedigree gives the Pirates hope, his lack of pop raises questions about his ceiling. A solid B-minus pick — a calculated bet on contact over power, with room to grow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7e1b5d26fbf54c8