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Pittsburgh Pirates: A Look back at Mel Rojas Jr.

In 2010, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie with their first two picks. Both were high upside prep pitchers, so it seemed logical for the team to take a college hitter with their third-round pick. The team ended up selecting college outfielder Mel Rojas Jr. in the third round out of Wabash Valley College.

Not only was he a third-round pick, but also the son of former big-league pitcher Mel Rojas. Coming into the Pittsburgh Pirates organization there was a high expectation for the toolsy outfielder. He stood at 6’2” and had above-average athleticism.