The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed left-handed pitcher Nathan Baker, the club’s fifth-round selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

Baker went 4-3 with one save and a 3.63 ERA in 20 appearances (seven starts) for the University of Mississippi this past year as a junior.

via Pirates sign fifth-round selection Nathan Baker | pirates.com: Official Info.

UncleLar Note:  I would expect Baker to be assigned to State College.

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