The Pittsburgh Pirates announced this week that they have officially signed six draft selections from rounds five through ten, rounding out a class that blends arm strength, defensive versatility, and family legacy. The moves come as the club looks to deepen its pipeline of talent ahead of the upcoming minor‑league season.
Prospect Profiles
Left‑hander Ryan Marohn, a North Carolina State product, was listed 90th overall by Baseball America and 149th by MLB Pipeline. In his junior season he posted a 3.18 ERA and struck out 62 batters over 45.1 innings, showing the kind of control that could translate quickly to the Pirates’ rotation depth chart.
Right‑hander Tyler Fay out of Alabama entered the draft with a 140th‑by‑Baseball America ranking and a 229th spot on the MLB Pipeline board. Fay went 11‑5 with a 4.54 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 109 innings, a performance that underscores his durability and potential to eat innings at the next level.
Florida State alumnus Bryson Moore began his collegiate career at Virginia before transferring to Tallahassee, where he finished with a 6‑2 record, a 3.86 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 67.2 innings. His transition from the Cavaliers to the Seminoles illustrates a trajectory that the Pirates hope will continue in the minor leagues.
Alex Overbay, an Arizona State right‑hander, went 1‑3 with a 5.79 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 42 innings. The signing carries an extra storyline: he is the son of former Pirates first baseman Lyle Overbay, adding a familial tie that could make his integration into the organization’s culture especially smooth.
Third‑baseman Tre Phelps III from Georgia entered the draft with a 121st‑by‑Pipeline ranking and a 124th spot from Baseball America. He posted a .348/.648/.628 slash line with 19 home runs and 59 RBIs across 65 games, a combination of power and on‑base skill that could make him a versatile infield prospect.
Right‑hander Michael Gibson of The Citadel earned second‑team All‑American honors from D1 Baseball. He finished his college career with a 5‑2 record, a 5.26 ERA, 10 saves and 73 strikeouts in 53 innings, a track record that blends starter and reliever capabilities.
The Pirates’ ability to attract these prospects was bolstered by the visibility of the scouting platforms that ranked them, including Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, D1 Baseball and Perfect Game. Each of those services not only provided rankings but also detailed performance metrics that helped the club evaluate fit and upside.