With the minors on break, today’s Daily Video Rundown looks at the newest draft picks by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Daily Video Rundown
Miguel Fulgencio
This may end up being one of the more interesting stories out of this draft class. Fulgencio started out as a running back at Oklahoma State, transferred to community college as a position player, switched to the mound during the COVID stoppage and put together a couple of great years as a pitcher.
Miguel Fulgencio of @BaseballCowley has shown solid carry on his FB at 87-90 that his generated swings and misses. Has also featured a two-plane SL at 77-81 that has flashed bite. Former OSU Football player. @B_Sakowski_PG @PGCollegeBall pic.twitter.com/FGUh5gbMyg
— Perfect Game Midwest Baseball (@PGMidwestBB) May 20, 2021
Julian Bosnic
Bosnic was drafted in the 16th round last year by the Giants, but returned to school for his senior season. He unfortunately didn’t pitch due to an injury but put up decent numbers the year prior. In 50 2/3 innings, Bosnic struck out 78 batters and posted a 2.84 ERA.
Julian Bosnic, Wicked Breaking Ball. 🤢
8th Consecutive K. 😳 pic.twitter.com/aJQtHoYeCY
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) February 21, 2021
He was set to be potentially the ace of the staff going into the season until the injury wiped out his year. He’s also in the transfer portal currently, and may attend Arkansas next year, meaning he isn’t a guarantee to sign despite being a senior.
Julian Bosnic with a punchy and a point at the scoreboard pic.twitter.com/42PxR2tfys
— John Whittle (@johnmwhittle) October 27, 2020
Josiah Sightler
The Pirates took a teammate of Bosnic with their following round selection, picking up slugging first baseman Josiah Sightler. Here’s a look a massive home run he hit while with South Carolina. He hit a total of 15 his senior year on campus.
Nick Cimillo
In the 16th round, the Pirates selected Rutgers catcher Nick Cimillo, who finished this past season with 16 home runs.
THREAD: A player that hasn’t had national buzz that I am so intrigued by is Rutgers’ C, Nick Cimillo. He finished 2022 .385/.492/.707 with 16 home runs and a 39/36 BB:K. The former Manhattan backstop transferred to Rutgers for 2022. /1
🎥 @brian_recca
pic.twitter.com/6FIV9F2dWe— Greg Zumach (@IvyFutures) June 15, 2022
Yoel Tejeda
The 19th round pick of the Pirates was the 217th ranked player on MLB Pipeline. This was more than likely their big fish (quite literally) they will chase after on day three. Standing at 6’7″, Tejeda has two-way potential and a commitment to Florida, so he will be hard to sign.
‘22 Yoel Tejeda Jr showing it off from the left side here as he smokes a 2B to bring @NBPSAthletics within 1 before scoring the tying run to send it to extras. #PGHS https://t.co/Qc5PLW6aQk pic.twitter.com/T41YZsdstk
— Perfect Game Florida (@Florida_PG) May 25, 2021
Anthony began writing over 10 years ago, starting a personal blog to cover the 2011 MLB draft, where the Pirates selected first overall. After bouncing around many websites covering hockey, he refocused his attention to baseball, his first love when it comes to sports. He eventually found himself here at Pirates Prospects in late 2021, where he covers the team’s four full season minor league affiliates.
So, folks who are dismissive of the day three draftees may want to do more research.