A look at the outfield contingent on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster is likely to scare Pirates fans much more than it will scare the opposition.
Of the eight outfielders listed heading into spring training, only one of them – Bryan Reynolds – could be considered a quality everyday player. Ben Gamel, who appears ticketed for a starting spot in one of the corners, is the very definition of average, with an OPS+ of 100 in 2021. And none of the others can even measure up to that.
Which leaves manager Derek Shelton in a bit of a tight spot, since it takes three players to man a Major League outfield.