Pirates expected to draft Mississippi prep outfielder with No. 5 pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to select Eric Booth Jr., a high school outfielder from Mississippi, with the fifth pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. This season, the Pirates stand at 44-44 and have seen offensive improvements from recent acquisitions. With a history of choosing strong prospects from Mississippi, Booth's speed and hitting capabilities make him a prime candidate. Draft strategies also consider college pitcher Jackson Flora as an alternative choice. The draft is set to take place in the coming days.
- •Pirates hold the No. 5 pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
- •Eric Booth Jr. is known for his speed and bat power.
- •Pittsburgh's season record is currently 44-44.
- •Booth could follow in the footsteps of successful previous Mississippi picks.
- •Alternative choice may include college pitcher Jackson Flora.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Latest mock draft links Pirates to a blazing-fast prep slugger with pick No. 5
"The Mississippi HS outfielder could be a great pick.
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