Pirates consider college pitchers Ruger Riojas and Taylor Rabe for draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are evaluating college pitchers ahead of the upcoming draft. Ruger Riojas from Texas has seen his stock rise this season, achieving a 4.02 ERA and a 37.3% strikeout rate. Another notable candidate, Taylor Rabe of Ole Miss, has a 4.08 ERA and impressive strikeout numbers. Both pitchers offer strong potential for the Pirates as they seek to bolster their rotation with young talent. The draft takes place later this month.
- •Ruger Riojas has a 4.02 ERA and 37.3% strikeout rate this season.
- •Taylor Rabe boasts a 4.08 ERA and 34.9% K-rate in 2026.
- •Riojas' prospect ranking has improved significantly this year.
- •The Pirates look to prioritize college pitchers in this year's draft.
- •The draft is scheduled for later this month.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — 3 College Pitchers That Should Be On The Pirates Draft Radar
"If there is one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have nearly perfected, it is finding and developing young pitching talent. Their entire rotation currently consists of pitchers they drafted in previous seasons. Their number one prospect, Seth Hernandez, was their first round pick last year. With all of that being said, targeting some college arms early …
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