The Pittsburgh Pirates number 26 prospect is lefty Brandon Waddell, drafted in 2015 fresh off pitching the University of Virginia to a College World Series championship.
After discussing Luis Heredia, who made his debut at 16 years old, Brandon Waddell seems ancient who’s first full professional season will come at the age of 22. But Waddell is already a fascinating prospect with a real chance to start in the big leagues.
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Waddell had a very successful career at the University of Virginia, which began with him being named the Friday starter (college equivalent to an ace) as a freshman and ended with him pitching the series-clinching game in the College World Series as a junior.