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Pirates Prospect: An Interview with Will Craig

Will Craig is listed at 6’3”, 235 pounds, and he looks and acts every bit of it. He’s a big guy who plays a big game, and that’s why the Pirates were fortunate to slate him on their draft card this past Sunday. with the 22nd overall pick. Craig was drafted back in 2013 by the Kansas City Royals out of Science Hill HS (TN), but did not sign due to his commitment to play at Wake Forest. I think it’s safe to say the decision to attend college has paid off for him.

Craig was projected by most to be a late-first or early second-round draft pick in 2016 after essentially dominating at the college level.