Rounding out Bucs Dugout’s Spring Training review is an overlook on the infielders invited to Pirate City in Bradenton. The infield possesses two of the teams biggest stars, along with two of its biggest question marks.
Undoubtedly, the marquee player in this squad is third-baseman-Ke’Bryan Hayes. Hayes signed an eight-year $70 million extension last year, as the Pirates’ are committing to him as the man at third for the future. 2022 saw Hayes as a lockdown defender once again, as he was a top contender for the Golden Glove award. Since his debut in 2020, very few have been as consistent as he has making plays in the field and saving runs.