This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.A day after putting pen to paper and officially signing with the Pirates, Derek Curiel took batting practice on the field at PNC Park ahead of Monday nights game against the Diamondbacks.POV: youre Derek Curiel hitting at PNC Park for the first time. pic.twitter.com/tlFb7nQjs6 Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 27, 2026The on-field batting practice capped off a six-day stay in Pittsburgh for Curiel, who was selected by the Pirates with the fifth pick in this years draft. He joined a hitting group of Bryan Reynolds, Ryan OHearn and Jacob Gonzalez for his first swings at his future home.It felt good, Curiel said after his round. The stadium is beautiful. Nice backdrop, beautiful batters eye. Couldnt ask for a better field to hit at.BP with the newest Bucco! @NewEraCappic.twitter.com/cqBRijqH1v Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 27, 2026Curiel said he hadnt swung a bat since arriving in Pittsburgh, but he didnt waste much time before taking some impressive cuts. With third base coach Tony Beasley throwing to him, Curiel hit a couple balls over the wall and into the seats. One deep drive to right drew some aahs from several current Pirates. Click here to read more from PGHBaseballNOW.com.Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW