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Termarr Johnson solidifies infield core, doesn’t threaten Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero

The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded the 2022 MLB Draft on Tuesday and now turn their attention to signing as many players as possible from the new group.

In a year where the Bucs selected 15 pitchers and a two-way player with their 21 selections, all eyes will be fixated on a middle infielder with outrageous potential.

Pittsburgh picked shortstop/second baseman Termarr Johnson No. 4 overall from Mays High School in Georgia, being raved as potentially the best pure prep hitter in decades.

The 18-year-old lefty swinger grades well with numerous organizations, including MLB Pipeline. Johnson owns a 70-hit tool, 60 power, and 55 fielding grade on a 20-80 scale.