The 2023 MLB Draft kicks off on Sunday, July 9, and carries through Tuesday, July 11, in Seattle. This marks the second straight year that the event has coincided with the MLB All-Star Game, and it could also feature a handful of Texas A&M prospects.
Ahead of the start of Round 1 of the draft, which opens at 5 pm CT on Sunday, Texas A&M will have no shortage of potential prospects who could, realistically, hear their names called. Granted, the top of the draft is arguably reserved for the likes of LSU’s Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, and Florida’s Wyatt Langford, who are all expected to be off the board in the top five. But once it’s all said and done, a handful of Aggies could be making their way to the big leagues next year.
Outfielders Brett Minnich and Jordan Thompson, relievers Matt Dillard (LHP) and Carson Lambert (RHP), and second baseman Austin Bost all saw their college eligibility come to a close and will look to make the jump to the majors.
Additionally, LHPs Evan Aschenbeck, Will Johnston, Brandyn Garcia, RHP Nathan Dettmer, shortstop Hunter Haas, third baseman Trevor Werner, first baseman Jack Moss, and utility Ryan Targac have a chance to become professional.
Dettmer, Haas, and Moss all made the first stop on that journey after showcasing their skills at the MLB Draft Combine last month in Phoenix.
As shared through GigEm247, here is a look at which former, current, and potentially future A&M players are in the MLB.com Top 250 and ESPN Top 300 prospect rankings. The slot value for each projected pick is included as well.
Round 3, No. 79: Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus outfielder Caden Sorrell – $901,500
Round 5, No. 146: Villa Park (Calif.) High outfielder Gavin Grahovac – $429,400
Round 6, No. 188: Haas – $295,000
Round 7, No. 198: Dettmer – $271,600
Round 3, No. 77: Sorrell – $930,600
Round 6, No. 180: Grahovac – $314,800
Round 6, No. 187: Dettmer – $297,400
Round 7, No. 201: Haas – $265,500
Round 7, No. 216: Montgomery County (Texas) Lake Creek RHP Weston Moss – $235,000
Round 9, No. 261: Targac – $182,100
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