PHOENIX — The Pirates announced the signings of three more 2018 draft picks Tuesday, bringing the total number of signed selections to 10.
The newly minted Pirates prospects are:
- right-hander Mike LoPresti, an 18th-round pick from St. John’s University, who posted a 3.16 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 17 games, including 15 starts, this year;
- lefty Cam Alldred, a University of Cincinnati product picked in the 24th round, who had 3.95 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 14 starts in 2018;
- and 25th-round pick Luke Mangieri, an outfielder who hit .322 with five doubles and two homers in 51 games for Bradley University this year.