Rangers select Mississippi State star Justin Foscue No. 14 overall
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With the 14th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Texas Rangers selected Justin Foscue, a second baseman out of Mississippi State.
Foscue's play at second base, which helped the Bulldogs reach the College World Series in 2018 and 2019, has drawn comparisons to that of 2000 National League MVP Jeff Kent.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: 2B
Height/Weight: 6-foot, 197 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Mississippi State
Pick value: $4,036,800
Tools
- Strong athlete with elite bat speed
- Good hands and instincts at second
- Turns double play well
Why you're going to love this guy
- Formed one of college baseball's best double-play combinations with Jordan Westburg
- Starting second baseman on USA collegiate national team
- Projects as a 20-home run hitter without a lot of strikeouts
Things he'll need to overcome
- Below-average runner
- Ordinary arm and range could restrict him to 2B only
2020 stats
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | BB/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | .321 | .973 | 2 | 16 | 15/3 |
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(Video source: Prospect Pipeline)