First baseman Will Craig was drafted four years ago by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Wake Forest University. He projected to be a power hitting first baseman and a potential slugger of the future at PNC Park. In 2019, he played 131 games for the Indianapolis Indians, the Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate. He hit 23 home runs. In 2018, he spent his season at Double-A Altoona with the Curve where he hit 20 home runs. In the season prior, he was at Single-A Bradenton and played 123 games, but hit only six home runs.
It’s clear that Craig’s power improved at Altoona and Indianapolis, a seeming positive for the Pirates.