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Collection ReCollection: Kevin Newman, ss, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Kevin Newman
Kevin Newman
  • Kevin Newman was the Pirates 1st round pick back in 2015. 19th overall.
  • Newman had consistently ranked as one of the  Pirates Top 10 prospects since being drafted and made the majors this season.
  • He has zero power, but his contact skills and defense are top notch.
  • This season he hit .302/.350/.407 in AAA, earning his first call-up to the majors. With the big league club, he only hit .209/ .247/.231.
  • Still, he comes into the 2019 season one of the Pirates best prospects and should spend the season in the majors.

I was able to get this autograph in 2016 while he was playing in Altoona. Normally guys in AA are…or can be…cranky. Especially the higher ranked prospects…but he was amazingly cool. Walked out of the clubhouse and was happy to sign my scorecard.