Pittsburgh Pirates: Final Lottery Position for 2023 MLB Draft

Pittsburgh Pirates have drafted within the top 5 each of the last two seasons in the MLB draft. The 2023 draft will feature the league's first lottery draft system. All 18 non-playoff teams will be eligible for the first overall pick. Pittsburgh Pirates finished with the third-worst record in baseball this season.

The 2023 MLB Draft will feature the league's first lottery draft system. Pittsburgh Pirates have drafted within the top 5 each of the last two seasons. The new CBA created a new tie-breaking system for the division and the lottery. This season the Pirates finished ahead of Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central. The Pirates went 12-7 against the Reds, including winning 7-game winning streak to close the season series. They finished 4th in their division. It was their first finish outside of last since 2018. Pirates retain the 3rd spot in lottery, while spots 1-3 have an equal 16.5% chance at the first overall pick and spot 4 has a 13.25% chances.