Local Baseball Talent Takes a Giant Leap: Queens Native Signs with Pirates In a major milestone for a young baseball star from Queens, a talented player has taken a significant step towards achieving his dream of reaching the top level of professional baseball. The Queens native, who has been making waves in the baseball scene, has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates after being selected in the second round of the MLB draft. This exciting development marks a major breakthrough for the player, who has been working tirelessly to hone his skills and impress scouts. With his new contract in hand, the Queens native is one step closer to realizing his aspirations and potentially making a name for himself in the world of Major League Baseball.


The Queens native took a step toward that goal Wednesday, signing with the Pirates after they selected him in the second round of the MLB draft.