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Pittsburgh Pirates: Rocker Continues to Shine While Leiter Struggles

Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) takes the field as he is introduced before the game against South Alabama at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nas Vandy Baseball Home Opener 027

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. The two most likely candidates are Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter.

After having the worst record in baseball in 2020, with a 19-41 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. The best high schooler, Jordan Lawler, could be in player at the first overall pick, but it seems that the pick will come down to one of the two Vanderbilt right-handed pitchers.