The Pirates' feast-or-famine offense came within one strikeout of the franchise record in 2026. Could top prospect Chris Rembert bring some balance to the group with his contact-oriented approach?
Brandon Glick of Rum Bunter argues that second-base prospect Chris Rembert provides the contact skills the Pittsburgh Pirates urgently need. Pittsburgh hit a franchise-record 186 home runs in 2026 but collapsed offensively after the All-Star break, finishing one strikeout shy of setting a franchise strikeout record.
Rembert, a 2026 second-round pick from Auburn, posted a .284 batting average and a .415 on-base percentage in 18 games for Low-A Bradenton. The writer highlights that Rembert and other draft picks, such as Derek Curiel and Andruw Giles, reflect a vital shift toward contact-oriented hitting.
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