One of the most basic, but yet important skills while hitting is making contact. The more you put the ball in play, the more likely you will find yourself on base.
Nowadays, the attention automatically goes towards players who hit for power, but there is still a place in the game for those who are contact first. The Pirates had plenty of players show an ability to continually put the ball in play, here are some of the best.
Lolo Sanchez
The outfielder has seemed to be around forever, and after hitting minor league free agency, returned to the Pirates organization as a minor league free agent immediately.