Why Pirates selecting Derek Curiel No. 5 overall is a 'surprise' | 2026 MLB Draft | MLB on NBC

Drawing comparisons to a young Christian Yelich, LSU outfielder Derek Curiel heads to the Pirates with the No. 5 overall pick in a "surprise" selection, where he joins a youthful foundation. #nbcsports #mlb #mlbdraft #pirates » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch Live Sports on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Why Pirates selecting Derek Curiel No. 5 overall is a 'surprise' | 2026 MLB Draft | MLB on NBC https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports