Pirates' New Outfielder Jake Magnum Shares Season Goals

"I'd say the best way to describe last year was man I went up there and just did my best. I gave it my all man," Magnum said. "You never know how many chances you'll get in the big leagues. For me, being a rookie, I wanted to go out and show that I belonged to stay."

"I think there's a lot of value in not striking out, moving the ball forward, and running some bases to help the next guy. I'm trying to become a more complete baseball player just by taking my experiences man. The major league is the biggest jump there is and now that I can have an offseason of training with knowing what it's like, that's going to help a lot."

"I'm trying to become a more complete baseball player by taking more shots, getting in better hitters counts, maybe working in a couple more walks. I'm really just understanding when to take that swing where you're really trying to do a little more damage than just touch it and run."

Magnum's Sophomore Season

Even though he's approaching 30, that doesn't mean Magnum has a ton of big league experience. His grind through the minors was as tough as it gets, but now he'll be given another chance to become a household name on a new team.

As Magnum touched on, he might not be the biggest power guy, but his 27 stolen bases will certainly impact the team. He finished his rookie season with just three home runs, though he had 40 RBIs. His strikeout to walk ratio sat at 64:19, an area he knows he has plenty of room to grow in. Getting ready for his second season, Magnum will be a key name to watch throughout spring training and everything leading up to Opening Day on March 26.