On the second day of the Main League Baseball draft, two HBCU baseball gamers had been chosen, and they’ll have an opportunity to make the journey to the large leagues.
Within the eighth spherical, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim chosen Alabama State second baseman Randy Flores, who was a two-time all-SWAC choice for the Hornets, in addition to the Most Precious Participant of the Inaugural Ken Griffey Jr. HBCU Swingman Traditional final 12 months in Seattle.
First HBCU Prospects off the Board
2️⃣ ❌ MBP HBCU All-Star
Alabama State Randy Flores
Drafted by Angels in 8️⃣th Spherical pic.twitter.com/KDdDpKNEpa
— Minority Baseball Prospects (@MBPTakeover) July 15, 2024
Flores hit .338 in 114 video games for ASU, slugging 20 homers, driving in 98 runs whereas scoring 118 of his personal, and stealing 68 bases.
A robust backstop from North Carolina A&T!
Welcome to KC, Canyon Brown!
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— Elevating Royals (@KCRoyalsPD) July 15, 2024
Within the ninth spherical, North Carolina A&T catcher Canyon Brown was drafted by the Kansas Metropolis Royals. In three seasons with the Aggies, Brown has compiled a .292 batting common with 18 homers and 117 RBI to his credit score. Brown had his greatest season in 2024, hitting .322 with a career-high 50 RBI and 6 stolen bases, incomes first-team all-Coastal Athletic Affiliation honors.
