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Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Pirates’ system entering 2027.

The top of the Pirates’ system is headlined by Seth Hernandez, an athletic righthander with a triple-digit fastball, two plus-potential breaking balls and an elite changeup to project as a future frontline starter with ace upside.

Baseball America’s Mark Chiarelli is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Hernandez and the overall state of Pittsburgh’s farm system.

Below, you can find our projected Nationals lineup for 2030, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.

Projected 2030 Pirates Lineup

Notable FA Before 2030: Oneil Cruz, Jared Jones & Paul Skenes

Below, you’ll find prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Pittsburgh’s Top 10, click here.

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