Pirates Agree To Terms With Supplemental 1st-Round Draft Pick
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes, their supplemental first-round draft selection, 32nd overall.
The Pirates received this pick after the departure of Russell Martin.
Hayes comes to the Pirates from Concordia Lutheran High School in Texas where he hit .436 with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 27 RBI and 12 stolen bases during his senior season.
Hayes drew some national attention when he played for the Team USA Junior National team and the 2014 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars where he hit .486 with two doubles, one home run and seven RBI in 12 games.
Pirates Director of Amateur Scouting Joe DelliCarri had this to say about Hayes in a team press release.
"Today is an exciting day as we welcome Ke'Bryan into the Pirates organization. Ke'Bryan's baseball foundation and advanced feel for playing the game on both sides of the ball will serve him well in working with our player development staff throughout his career path with the Pirates."
The right-handed hitting, six-foot-one-inch, 207-pound Hayes is the son of former Pirate and long-time Major Leaguer Charlie Hayes.
