After drafting pitchers with their first two picks, the Pittsburgh Pirates followed it with two prep outfielders. They once again went back-to-back with a pitcher and outfield pick. In the sixth round, they selected another upside prep pitcher in Cody Bolton. Then, to follow it up, the club went back to the outfield ranks. However, this time they took a college outfielder.
Draft
With their seventh round pick, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted University of Arizona outfielder Jared Oliva. Entering the draft he was ranked as the 138th best prospect in the draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates grabbed him at pick number 208.