Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 15: Zander Mueth Set Back By Injuries

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 15: Zander Mueth Set Back By Injuries

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Zander Mueth aims for an injury-free 2026 season, focusing on throwing more strikes.

Mueth was drafted 67th in 2023, with the Pirates investing nearly $1.8 million to secure him over his college commitment to the University of Mississippi.

In his first professional season in 2024, Mueth started in the Florida Complex League, achieving a 6-1 record with a 1.58 ERA in 13 appearances and 12 starts, striking out 56 batters in 51.1 innings.

He was later promoted to the Low-A Bradenton Marauders, posting a 3.97 ERA in seven starts.

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Author's summary: Pirates prospect Zander Mueth seeks an injury-free 2026 season.

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