Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 15: Zander Mueth
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Zander Mueth aims for an injury-free 2026 season.
Zander Mueth was signed by the Pirates with a $1.8 million deal, after being picked 67th in the 2023 draft.
- Selected in the compensation B round
- Third pick for the Pirates in 2023, after Paul Skenes and Mitch Jebb
- 6-foot-6, 205 pounds, right-handed pitcher
Mueth started in the Florida Complex League in 2024, with 13 appearances and 12 starts, going 6-1 with a 1.58 ERA.
He struck out 56 batters in 51.1 innings and was later promoted to the Low-A Bradenton Marauders, with a 3.97 ERA in seven starts.
Author's summary: Pirates prospect Zander Mueth seeks injury-free season.