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JORDAN STERANKA
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THIRD BASE
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Born: November 14, 1989 Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 205 Bats: Left Throws: Right Drafted: 21st Round, 646th Overall, 2012 How Acquired: Draft College: Penn State Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Steranka has been one of the top hitters at Penn State the last few years, and put up some improved power numbers his senior year. He was drafted as a third baseman, but is probably better suited for first base. Steranka turned down the Astros last year in the 30th round, opting to return to Penn State. He agreed to a deal with the Pirates, but had mono and was unable to pass a physical. As a college senior, he wasn’t subject to the mid-July signing deadline. He ended up signing right after Labor Day. Steranka is a product not only of Penn State, but of Mount Lebanon, so the Pirates probably were hoping to have him play at State College.
In training camp in 2013, he played first, third and left, so the Pirates seem to be getting him ready for a corner utility role. He opened the season in extended spring training, but could move up to West Virginia if somebody there struggles. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2013: Minor league contract. |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2019 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2016 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 30th round, 910th overall pick. June 6, 2012: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 21st round, 646th overall pick; signed on September 4. |
