Pirates select a top college pitcher with No. 5 pick in mock draft
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft is set to begin on July 11. In anticipation, the Pittsburgh Pirates are projected to select a strong college pitcher at the fifth overall pick, complementing their recent acquisition of Paul Skenes. This year's draft features a lottery system determining the first six picks, with teams like the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants securing high selections. The White Sox are expected to take shortstop Roch Cholowsky first overall. The draft's reflects aggressive strategies and a shift in rankings as teams prepare for the upcoming event.
- •2026 MLB Draft starts on July 11.
- •Pirates aim for a power college arm at No. 5.
- •White Sox likely to choose Roch Cholowsky first overall.
- •Giants to select fourth after lottery win.
- •Draft features a mix of college and high school talent.
- 1:02 PMCBS MLB — 2026 MLB Mock Draft: Pirates take power college arm at No. 5 to form formidable duo with Paul Skenes
"While three shortstops come off the board early, the Pirates are in position to land the draft's best pitching prospect
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