The Pittsburgh Pirates end their extended spring training program today in Brandenton, Fla.
Major League Baseball begins its three-day, 50-round draft tonight.
At some point between today and the June 19 opener against the Williamsport Crosscutters, the framework of the State College Spikes should change.
As always, the draft will play a major role in formation of the Spikes, a popular landing spot for players selected during the first 25 rounds from four-year colleges. Pirates director of player development Kyle Stark, who oversees six affiliates, said the organization has taken a “proactive” approach toward assembling the Spikes’ Opening Day roster.
But few events can be as unpredictable as baseball’s draft.
