Pirates land LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with No. 5 pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Curiel is hailed for elite contact and center-field defense, batting .353 with a strong on-base percentage at LSU and stealing 13 bases, but scouts note limited power, suggesting a high-floor, fast-tracking contributor rather than a power hitter.