Orioles select Mississippi State star Jordan Westburg No. 30 overall
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With the 30th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Jordan Westburg, a shortstop out of Mississippi State.
Westburg helped the Bulldogs reach the College World Series in both 2018 and 2019. He was also among the Cape Cod League's most productive hitters last season, posting a .900 OPS.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 191 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Mississippi State
Pick value: $2,365,500
Tools
- Compact swing with good bat speed
- Solid speed and arm strength
- Big, strong, and powerful
Why you're going to love this guy
- Helped Bulldogs to back-to-back College World Series appearances
- Formed impressive double-play combination with Justin Foscue
- Tied College World Series record with seven RBIs in one game in 2018
Things he'll need to overcome
- Over-aggressive and inconsistent approach at plate
- Pull-happy hitter
- Struggles with pitch recognition and managing strike zone
2020 stats
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | BB/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | .317 | 949 | 2 | 11 | 6/15 |
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(Source: Prospects Live)