Pirates Officially Sign Six Draft Picks from Rounds 5‑10

The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved quickly after the draft, turning six selections from rounds five through ten into signed contracts. The initial wave of deals covers a left‑handed pitcher, several right‑handed arms, a third baseman, and a relief pitcher, giving the organization depth at multiple positions.

LHP Ryan Marohn – 5th Round Signee

North Carolina State’s Ryan Marohn, ranked 90th by Baseball America and 149th by MLB Pipeline, inked his contract at 21 years old. He posted a 6‑1 record with a 3.18 ERA and recorded 62 strikeouts over 45.1 innings in eight junior‑year starts. Marohn also earned preseason All‑American honors.

RHP Tyler Fay – 6th Round Signee

Alabama’s Tyler Fay, rated 140th by Baseball America and 229th by Pipeline, is a 22‑year‑old right‑hander. He finished 11‑5 with a 4.54 ERA, striking out 127 batters in 109 innings across 18 redshirt‑junior appearances. Fay helped guide the Crimson Tide to a College World Series berth and tossed a no‑hit gem against Florida on March 20.

RHP Bryson Moore – 7th Round Signee

Florida State’s Bryson Moore, a 21‑year‑old alumnus from Virginia after transferring, compiled a 6‑2 mark with a 3.86 ERA. He struck out 65 hitters in 67.2 innings during his junior season of 14 starts for the Seminoles.

RHP Alex Overbay – 8th Round Signee

Arizona State’s Alex Overbay, also 21, carries the family name of former Pirates infielder Lyle Overbay. He moved from UNLV to ASU and posted a 1‑3 record, 5.79 ERA, one save, and 50 strikeouts in 42 innings as a junior. Overbay’s development will be watched closely by the organization.

3B Tre Phelps III – 9th Round Signee

Georgia’s Tre Phelps III slipped to the Pirates in the ninth round despite being evaluated as the 121st overall prospect by Pipeline and 124th by Baseball America. The 22‑year‑old slashed .348/.648/.628 with 19 home runs, 59 RBIs, and eight stolen bases in 65 games, earning both All‑SEC First Team and All‑Defensive honors.

RHP Michael Gibson – 10th Round Signee

The Citadel’s Michael Gibson, a 22‑year‑old right‑hander, earned second‑team All‑American recognition from D1 Baseball and a third‑team nod from Perfect Game. He logged a 5‑2 record, 5.26 ERA, 10 saves, and 73 strikeouts in 53 innings across 21 relief appearances and four starts.

These six signings mark the Pirates’ first formal commitments of the 2026 draft class, positioning the roster with younger talent across the bullpen and infield. The announcements reinforce Pittsburgh’s focus on building through the amateur draft.