The 2011 MLB Draft may ultimately go down as one of the best, deepest draft classes in history. It was loaded with talent, starting with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting UCLA’s Gerrit Cole with the first overall pick.
Cole and his classmates have, in many ways, defined the past decade across Major League Baseball. Individual accolades, awards and stellar performances have elevated many from this class to the top of their profession.
And, soon, this draft class will be worth $2 billion.
Pittsburgh’s loaded class
This was supposed to be the draft that changed the narrative for the Pirates.