The fourth Aggie has been taken off the board in the 2023 MLB Draft; as the most consistent hitter in Texas A&M’s lineup, nicknamed “the professional hitter” last season, First Baseman Jack Moss has been selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 11th round, 318th overall.
Moss, who transferred to Jim Schlossnagle’s program before the 2022 season, sported a .368 batting average in two years with the team, following current Aggies hitting coach Michael Earley from Arizona State, led the 2022 Maroon and White squad offensively, hitting .380 at the plate combined with 103 hits, which is good for fifth in Texas A&M single-season history.
During the 2023 campaign, Moss led Texas A&M for the second consecutive season in batting average (.352) and hits (93) while once again performing his best when it mattered most in the postseason, earning SEC All-Tournament honors during the Aggies’ conference tournament run to the title game before falling to Vanderbilt.
With the 318th pick in the 2023 #MLBDraft, the Cincinnati Reds select 1B Jack Moss from Texas A&M.
Welcome to Reds Country, @jackmoss22❗️ pic.twitter.com/ZCXH4SgTEO
— Reds On The Rise (@RedsOnTheRise) July 11, 2023
Nothing is set in stone for Jack Moss after being selected, as being selected in the later round presents an opportunity for his return to the program based on his professional trajectory if returning further increases his draft stock in 2024. Either way, a significant impact on the Aggies’ 2024 roster is imminent once a decision is made.
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