Sep 4, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Anthony Alford (6) hits a two run triple against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Alford has never been given a long look in MLB, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to give the former prospect a chance.
For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates never had an issue with center field. From 2007 to 2019, the Bucs had a solid answer in center. From Nate McLouth, Andrew McCutchen, to Starling Marte, center was never an issue for the Pittsburgh Pirates.