CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has picked his starting nine.
Hurdle announced on Tuesday, after the Pirates 5-5 tie with the Philadelphia Phillies, that Adam Frazier will be his designated hitter for Opening Day in Detroit, joining Hurdle’s previously announced starting eight for the Pirates’ first game of the season against the Tigers on Thursday afternoon.
Hurdle also announced the batting order, giving Pirates fans a sneak peek at the way the lineup will look this season.
Frazier will bat first, followed by Josh Harrison, Gregory Polanco, Josh Bell, Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte, Francisco Cervelli, Colin Moran, and Jordy Mercer.