# Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Faces Arbitration Decision

> Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player, faces arbitration salary decision with Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Title: Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Faces Arbitration Decision | Shortify
- Summary: Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player, faces arbitration salary decision with Pittsburgh Pirates. Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player with two years and 152…
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- Source: Pittsburgh Pirates On SI — https://si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi/pittsburgh-pirates-spencer-horwitz-special-arbitration-case
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:13:02+00:00
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## Pirates' Arbitration Decision
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few arbitration decisions this offseason, with Spencer Horwitz one of them.
## Spencer Horwitz Eligible
Horwitz is up for his first year of arbitration but hasn't reached three years of service time yet.
## Super Two Definition
Super Two players are up for arbitration with two to three years service time, within the top 22% of that number.
## Super Two Cutoff
MLB set the Super Two cutoff at two years and 133 days, or 2.133 for the numerical version.
## Super Two Requirements
Super Two players must have 86 days on an MLB active roster or injured list and aren't on a guaranteed contract.
## Horwitz Service Time
Horwitz is at two years and 152 days for his service time, 2.152, making him Super Two eligible.
## Arbitration Process
If both sides don't agree, an arbitration panel will decide on the salary figure for the following season.
## 2026 Performance
Horwitz had an incredible start to 2026 with a .280/.386/.455 OPS but was awful after a hamstring injury.
## 2026 Injury Impact
Horwitz suffered a left hamstring injury on June 24, 2026, and was injured for 10 days.
## 2026 Post-Injury Stats
Horwitz hit .180/.263/.201 for an OPS of .464 in his final 40 games after returning from injury.
## Pirates' Needs
The Pirates need Horwitz to excel at all parts of the lineup, practice plate discipline, add power, and make the postseason.
## Key takeaway

Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player with two years and 152 days service time, will have his salary set in 2027 arbitration with Pirates.