Murf Gray Wins Pirates Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year Award

Murf Gray earned the Pittsburgh Pirates Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year award after leading all minor leaguers with 32 home runs in his debut professional season. Across Bradenton, Greensboro, and Altoona, the 22-year-old slashed .305/.402/.567 with a .969 OPS, 143 hits, 97 RBIs, and 66 walks. Ranked as the organization's fourth-highest prospect by MLB.com, Gray is positioning himself to compete for the third base job in 2027 Spring Training.