Jared Triolo

Triolo was a third-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, though he's never been a particularly highly-regarded prospect. His defense was his standout tool, and he's stuck at both third base and shortstop while progressing through the Pirates system. While his bat lags behind his fielding, Triolo has had a wRC+ at least 10 percent above-league average at every level he's played, most recently posting a 121 wRC+ at Double-A Altoona in 2022. That does require the context that Triolo played three seasons in college and will first reach Triple-A at the age of 25. That said, the clock is ticking for him to reach the major leagues, particularly given the strength of the Pirates' infield prospects that are equally close to the majors such as Liover Peguero and Nick Gonzales. Read Past Outlooks