PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – A look at Pirates players from last year and the potential for them to be a part of a hopeful Bucco resurgence in two or three years.
After a rookie season where he was top 10 in batting and doubles in the National League, Bryan Reynolds was 180 degrees in his second season.
Is Reynolds part of the Pirates future?
CONTRACT—Reynolds is eligible for arbitration for the first time after this season. He is under team control until 2026.
HISTORY—The 26-year-old came to the Pirates in the Andrew McCutchen trade along with Kyle Crick. The switch-hitter was a second round pick in 2016 after starring as an outfielder at Vanderbilt.
OUTPUT-Reynolds was a stud in 2019, 7th in the NL in average (.314), 8th in doubles (37). Finishing fourth in the voting for NL Rookie of the Year, he also hit for some power with 16 homers with a .377 OBP. He matched his 4 assists in 2020, which led the majors, but that's the only good stat from last season. In 55 games, Reynolds hit .189 with 6 doubles, 7 homers and a .275 OBP.
OUTLOOK-Last year was the first time in his pro career that Reynolds hit under .300 at any level. Going with that track record, Reynolds should bounce back to at least closer to his rookie year than what we saw last season.
YES-Reynolds will be a part of the Pirates future, a building block, likely at left field, but a slight chance he could play center if others fail and a corner outfielder surprises in camp or they view opportunities for Adam Frazier in left.



