There were 81 rookie position players this year who received 100 or more plate appearances.
Out of that group, the Pittsburgh Pirates had seven players, which is more than double the rate of an expected average in a 30-team league. The Pirates have been in a rebuild since Ben Cherington took over as the General Manager after the 2019 season. That rebuild started to reach the majors in 2023, with several trade acquisitions and first round picks arriving at the big league level.
The Pirates have an unfortunate development history with their top prospects, lacking a track record of quick results, or players reaching their ceilings in Pittsburgh.