Pirates select prep right-hander Gunnar Hoglund 36th overall

With the 36th overall selection in the 2018 MLB Draft as part of Competitive Balance Round A, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Gunnar Hoglund, a right-handed pitcher from Florida's Dayspring Christian Academy.

While he was drafted as a pitching prospect, Hoglund also plays some third base at Dayspring and hit .385 with a 1.333 OPS in 92 plate appearances as a senior. He's also a two-sport star and plays basketball in the winter.

Bio

Age: 18
Position: RHP
Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 210 pounds
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Dayspring Christian Academy
NCAA commit: Ole Miss
Pick value: $1,967,900
MLB.com prospect rank: 66
MLB.com money quote: "The right-hander throws strikes with a three-pitch mix, pitching mostly off of his fastball, which he'll throw anywhere in the 89-95 mph range. He throws his heater with good angle and plane, keeping it down in the zone. He does show an ability to spin a breaking ball, though he doesn't always stay on top of it, which keeps it from having enough bite at times."

2018 Stats

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(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)