Critics who wondered why the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Joey Bart have been silenced by his hot start. Bart was the No. 1 draft choice (second overall) by the San Francisco Giants in the 2018 June Amateur Draft. The Pirates acquired the catcher in a trade with the Giants on April 2 in exchange for minor league pitcher Austin Strickland. Depending on one’s point of view, Bart either failed with San Francisco or was never given much of an opportunity. Before playing in Triple-A, he was forced into action during the 2020 COVID-shortened season when Buster Posey declined to participate....