Pirates Sign Comp B Pick Zander Mueth; 19 of 21 Draft Picks in Fold

Kentucky pitcher Magdiel Cotto (23) throws during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, June 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Zander Mueth, who they selected in the competitive balance round of MLB’s amateur earlier this month.

The Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with Mueth. The 6-foot-6, 205-pounder played at Belleville East High in Illinois.

This spring, Mueth had a 3.38 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 37.1 innings for Belleville East. He played in the Perfect Game All-American Game last summer at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

The Pirates also signed University of Kentucky left-hander Magdiel Ciotto (11th round), Arizona State right-hander Khristian Curtis (12th) and Florida SouthWestern State College right-hander Tyler Kennedy (19th) round.

The Pirates have signed 19 of their 21 draft picks.

On Wednesday, the Pirates signed Cal-Davis right-hander Danny Carrion (9th), Puerto Rico Baseball Academy catcher John Lopez (15th), Kent State catcher Justin Miknis (16th) and University of Nevada right-hander Peyton Stumbo (20th).

 

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