Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jack Brannigan has blossomed into one of the club's better prospects ever since being selected in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Capable of playing either spot on the left side of the infield, Brannigan's glovework is average, but he has great range and athleticism, and his arm strength is teetering on the "elite" level. At the plate, Brannigan is capable of mashing baseballs, though he's shown glimpses of struggling to hit high-velocity pitches. Once a contact hitter, Brannigan may become more of a power-oriented bat as he climbs through the levels of affiliated ball. This past week, Brannigan extended his on-base streak to a whopping 18 games. He ultimately went 8-for-23 with four homers and eight RBI. His walk-to-strikeout ratio continued to falter, though, as he drew just two free passes while striking out eight times. He also swiped one bag along the way.
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Jack Brannigan is a defense-first infielder who joined the organization via the 2022 draft. With a collegiate pitching resume that includes a 100 mph fastball, it's no surprise that he has an electric arm at third base (to accompany strong glovework and instincts). Offensively, he has a knack for big hits but still leaves a lot to be desired in regard to discipline and working counts. This past week, Brannigan went 12-for-31 with a whopping six homers and 14 RBI. He is currently in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak and has been swinging an aggressive bat perhaps a little too aggressive, though, because he has 12 strikeouts and just one walk over his last seven games.
