Good morning. Erik Ritchie is joining former Pirate Jeff Hoffman on the Philadelphia Phillies! Ritchie was drafted in the 19th round at No. 582 overall.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

⚾️ Cunningham, Lunsford-Shenkman drafted
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈STOCK UP

🔼 Now a Bird. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Carter Cunningham in the 10th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Cunningham was the 307th overall pick. He was one of three players to start in all 64 games in 2024. He led the team in batting average (.367), runs scored (77), hits (92) and home runs (17).

⚾️ Read more about Cunningham.

🤔PIRATES TRIVIA

So Many Honors. Carter Cunningham was named to many honors throughout his career, including the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Second Team All-American by the College Baseball Foundation, a Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist, etc.

How many times was Cunningham named AAC Player of the Week in 2024?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew Hot ‘n’ Fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️ Sweet 16. The Seattle Mariners selected right-handed pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman in round 16 of the 2024 MLB Draft. Lunsford-Shenkman was the 483rd pick overall. He was a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, finishing the most recent season with a 3-2 record. He threw 79 strikeouts in 46.1 innings of work and had a 1.55 earned run average.

⚾️ Here’s more about Lunsford-Shenkman.

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🎉TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Twice (Feb. 26 and April 29)!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Thursday, y’all!