The Pittsburgh Pirates’ upper management team turned its attention to an off-the-field event on Monday night as the 2015 MLB Draft got underway at 7 PM EST. Rounds one through the Competitive Balance B picks were held on day one, which included the Round One, Compensation, Competitive Balance A, Second Round, and Competitive Balance B picks. The Pirates had the 19th overall pick, the 32nd pick (a compensatory pick for losing Russell Martin), and the 62nd pick. Unlike last year, the Pirates did not receive any competitive balance picks in 2015.
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected SS Dansby Swanson with the number one overall pick.