Pirates Select SS Josh Rodriguez

The Pirates have selected SS Josh Rodriguez, from the Cleveland Indians. Rodriguez, a 2nd round draft pick, from the 2006 amateur draft, has experience at 2B, 3B, SS and OF.

Career MiLB Stats (5 Seasons): .266 BA/.356 OBP/.426 SLG/.782 OPS

-2010 (AA Akron/AAA Columbus): .297 BA/.378 OBP/.484 SLG/.862 OPS

There has been an offensive increase, steadily through his minor league career. He is not a power hitter, by any means, with the kind of offensive ability he has shown, he would be a great addition to a bat off of the bench. His defensive stats, through out his career have be decent, but need improvement.

Career MiLB Defense Stats: 1924 Chances/651 PO/1186 A/87 E/.955 Fld

Rule 5 draft picks must be placed on the 40 man roster, though where will his destination be? He will either have a three hour drive to Pittsburgh or a two and a half hour drive to Indianapolis. This was definitely a nice pick-up, for the Pirates, in the first round today.