Pirates Select OF Bradley Chalk

Another selection, from the Rule 5 Draft, was OF Bradley Chalk, from the San Diego Padres. A product of Clemson, he was chosen in the 2nd round in the 2007 MLB Amateur draft. During the 2010 MiLB season, he quickly climbed the ranks from high A(Lake Elsinore), to AA(San Antonio), finishing the year in AAA(Portland).

MiLB Career Offensive Stats: .273 BA/.340 OBP/.348 SLG/.688 OPS

2010 AAA Offensive Stats: .313 BA/.375 OBP/.388 SLG/.763 OPS w/81AB

By the start of the season, Chalk will be 25 y/o. Being picked from the Rule 5 Draft, he will be placed on the 40 Man Roster, and will certainly be in Bradenton for Spring Training. If he is able to maintain the steady increase at the plate, he most certainly will be bidding for a spot on the 25 Man Roster.