Coming up through high school and college, a lot of players hit and pitch, usually choosing one path or another when they reach the pro ranks.
The Pittsburgh Pirates already have one two-way prospect trying to break that trend in Bubba Chandler. They picked up another in the 2022 draft that has the potential to play both sides of the game.
Jack Brannigan was the team’s third round pick this past draft out of Notre Dame. Primarily a third baseman (less than 25 innings on the mound), he was announced as a two-way player.