DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers selected Mississippi State second baseman Justin Foscue with the 14th overall pick of the MLB Draft on Wednesday night.
With the 14th overall pick of the 2020 #MLBDraft, the #Rangers select @HailStateBB 2B Justin Foscue, No. 32 on the Top 200 Draft Prospects list: https://t.co/mvOz4szjzcWatch live: https://t.co/cmm19LFrdg pic.twitter.com/0tye8ERSaw
— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) June 11, 2020
Foscue was the 32nd best prospect in the draft, according to MLB.com. Here's part of their profile on him:
"Foscue went from light-hitting third baseman as a freshman to consensus All-America second baseman as a sophomore, helping Mississippi State reach the College World Series in both 2018 and 2019. The U.S. collegiate national team's starter at second base last summer, Foscue plays a game that is somewhat reminiscent of Jeff Kent's. He provides more offense than most at his position, using strength, bat speed and a pull-heavy approach to generate plenty of power from the right side of the plate. Though he has an aggressive mentality, he has no difficulties making regular contact and projects as a 20-homer threat without excessive strikeouts."
"We truly believe in this kid's bat. ... We feel like his bat is a special bat," said Rangers Senior Director of Amateur Scouting Kip Fagg.
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— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 11, 2020In his sophmore season, Foscue hit 14 home runs and slashed .338/.402/.582 for the Bulldogs.
