A's select Canadian prep star Myles Naylor, brother of Josh and Bo, 39th overall

With the 39th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland Athletics selected Myles Naylor, a third baseman out of St. Joan of Arc High School in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Naylor is the younger brother of Bo and Josh. The two eldest brothers are both in the Cleveland Guardians organization, with 26-year-old Josh currently serving as the team's primary first baseman. Josh was selected 12th overall in the 2015 MLB Draft, while Bo went 29th in 2018.

Bio

Age: 18
Position: 3B/SS
Height/Weight: 6-2, 195 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: St. Joan of Arc HS (Ontario, Canada)
NCAA commit: Texas Tech
Pick value (#39): $2,200,000

Tools

• Played shortstop in high school, expected to move over to third base
• Strong power and fielding abilities
• Best runner of siblings, though he should slow down a bit

Why fans will love this player

• A blend of Josh and Bo with slightly less raw power but impressive pure hitting ability
• Only right-handed-swinging Naylor brother
• Highest trio of brothers to get drafted since the Drews (J.D. second overall in 1997, Tim 28th overall in 1997, and Stephen 15th overall in 2004)
• Top Canadian prospect in draft

Things he'll need to overcome

• Considered least polished of the three Naylor brothers at time of draft

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