Chris Rembert
Position: 2B
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 209 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 07/05/2005
College: Auburn University
How Acquired: Drafted 2nd Round, 51st Overall, 2026
Bonus: $2,397,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2029
Minor League Free Agency: 2032
Options Left: 3
Overview
The Pirates selected Rembert as a draft-eligible sophomore in the second round in 2026. He’s a second-base-only defender and is fringy there defensively. He has an average arm and above average speed. Rembert’s selling tool is contact ability, which is very strong. Rembert had a big freshman year, batting 344/467/555 with ten home runs and more walks than Ks. As a sophomore, he fell off to 343/399/459 with four home runs, and his walk rate was half the previous year. It’s possible an ankle injury at the beginning of the season played a role, but there are doubts about his ability to hit for power as he tends to hit the ball the other way a lot. He’ll have a tough profile if he doesn’t hit for power, due to his defensive limitations. As a sophomore, Rembert signed for well over the slot of $1,938,100.
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July 11, 2026: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in round 2, 51st overall pick; signed July 22.