Chris Rembert becomes the highest draft pick in the Pirates’ 2026 class to sign so far. The Auburn University product, was selected by Pittsburgh with the 51st pick in the second round — the Pirates were given the pick in this year’s draft after failing to sign 50th pick Angel Cervantes in 2025.
Rembert was considered a top-50 prospect by both MLB Pipeline (47th) and Baseball America (49th). The 21-year-old was an All-SEC first-team selection after slashing .343/.399/.459 with 13 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 46 RBIs and 12 steals in 58 games for the Tigers this past season.
In addition to his All-SEC selection for Auburn in 2026, Rembert was a second-team selection and also earned a spot on the conference’s All-Freshman Team in 2025. Rembert has drawn comparisons to former All-Star Howie Kendrick.
Rembert competed in the Cape Cod Summer League in between his two seasons with Auburn and hit .429 with a 1.431 OPS, two doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs and two steals in five games.
The Pirates have now signed 11 of their 21 selections.
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