As part of MLB All-Star season, the rosters for the futures game were announced on Friday. A slugging Pittsburgh Pirates prospect will be part of Team USA for the game. This prospect is first baseman Will Craig.
In his first season at Triple-A, Craig has mashed this season. He entered play on Friday owning a .258/.338/.476 slash line for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He had collected 16 home runs, 28 extras base hits, a .218 ISO, and a wRC+ of 104.
Craig’s strong season at Triple-A comes after a successful 2018 campaign. Last season, Craig slashed .