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Pirates sign four more draft picks, including top high school prospects

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Pirates sign four more draft picks, including top high school prospects

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of four players from the 2026 draft, increasing their total to 15 out of 21 picks. Notable signings include shortstop Aiden Ruiz from New York, ranked in the top 35 by major scouting outlets, and pitcher Jason DeCaro from North Carolina, who had a strong season with a 2.87 ERA. Outfielder Andruw Giles from Nevada and lefty Spencer Evans from Florida also signed, with Evans previously committed to LSU. These acquisitions bolster the Pirates' pipeline and signify their ongoing commitment to developing young talent.

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Key Details

•Pirates have signed a total of 15 draft picks from 2026.
•Aiden Ruiz slashed.403/.547/.625 with 17 RBIs in high school.
•Jason DeCaro finished with an 11-3 record and 2.87 ERA.
•Andruw Giles had a.409 batting average in high school.
•Spencer Evans was previously committed to LSU before signing.

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The Pirates announced four more draft signings on Thursday, upping their 2026 total to 15 out of 21 total picks. […] The post Pirates Draft Signings: 3 Early Picks and a Prep Pitcher appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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