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Pirates Sign Fourth Round Pick Taylor Gushue

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed another one of their top draft choices, this time signing fourth round pick Taylor Gushue. Jim Callis reports that the catcher received the full slot value of $388,800.

Gushue has the potential to be a solid all-around catcher. He was younger than most of the college players in the draft, due to enrolling in school a semester early. He spent his first year playing behind Mike Zunino at Florida, then started as the full time catcher his sophomore season. He’s a switch hitter with a compact swing from both sides, and has the chance for average power one day. Defensively he needs some work, but has an average arm, quick release, and a good frame behind the plate.

The Draft Pick Signing Tracker has been updated with the move.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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