In just his first season of professional baseball, Murf Gray put together a campaign that made him the undoubtable choice to be named the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year award winner. 2026 was an incredible coming out…
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Murf Gray has been named the organization's Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year award winner following his first professional season. Gray led all Pirates minor leaguers with 32 home runs during the 2026 campaign across Bradenton, Greensboro, and Altoona. In total, he compiled a .305/.402/.567 slash line with 143 hits, 97 RBIs, and 66 walks.
Selected out of Fresno State in the 2025 draft, the 22-year-old third baseman was ranked as Pittsburgh's top prospect for 2026 by Baseball America. Jaiman White notes that Gray's projected major-league debut is 2027, potentially giving him an opportunity to compete for a roster spot at third base during Spring Training.
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