Tag: 2023 MLB Draft Combine

Three Texas A&M prospects make their debut at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine

For Texas A&M’s Hunter Haas, Jack Moss, and Nathan Dettmer, the road to the draft is ramping up as they make their debut at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine.

While Texas A&M baseball may be heading into its offseason, the work ahead is just ramping up for three Aggie prospects looking to head to the majors.

Infielders Hunter Haas and Jack Moss, as well as RHP Nathan Dettmer, will represent the Maroon and White in the majors as they make the leap to the next level. The first stop on that journey is showcasing their skills at this year’s MLB Draft Combine, which is being held at Chase Field in Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

This year’s event marks the third iteration of the draft combine, as the top 300 draft-eligible players, which are identified by MLB teams, descend upon Phoenix in order to take part in a series of medical and performance assessments. Additionally, prospects will have the opportunity to participate in a pro-style showcase workout, as well as strength and performance assessments.

The entire event runs from Tuesday, June 20 to Friday, June 23. On-field scouting workouts will run on the 20th and Wednesday the 21st.

Moss (.355) and Haas (.323) led the Aggies in batting average this season to go alongside a combined 174 hits and 114 runs. Both chipped in for a combined 184 RBIs. Haas had 10 homers on the season while Moss went yard four times.

Dettmer finished with a 6.32 ERA on the season with a 1.65 WHIP and a 1-4 record as a starter. While he managed to log 65 strikeouts, consistency on the mound proved to be an obstacle for the junior, although the same can be said for much of the Aggies’ bullpen as a whole.

Despite some of his struggles this season, Dettmer has proven to rise to the occasion when the stakes are high, so there’s a great probability that he can find his groove as he transitions to the professional level. Haas and Moss have illustrated their ability to drive in runs, so there should be no shortage of MLB clubs looking to add their talents.

The 2023 MLB Draft is planned for July 9-11 during All-Star Week in Seattle, featuring 20 rounds of coverage across the three days. Fans can tune in across ESPN and MLB Network to see where each of the three Aggies land in the majors.

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Trio of Alabama baseball players enter their names into the 2023 MLB Draft Combine

Alabama baseball players Andrew Pinckney, Grayson Hitt, and Hunter Furtado have entered their names into the 2023 MLB Draft Combine, according to BamaCentral’s Austin Hannon.

According to BamaCentral’s Austin Hannon, three Alabama baseball players have entered their names into the 2023 MLB Draft Combine. Those three players are outfielder Andrew Pinckney, relief pitcher Hunter Furtado, and starting pitcher Grayson Hitt.

This year’s combine will be held from June 20-25 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Pinckney has been a player that MLB scouts have kept an eye on during his college career. He has a very strong arm, can play multiple positions in the outfield, and is very productive at the plate. As a redshirt-junior, Pinckney had a career-high .341 batting average while hitting 17 home runs and driving in 56 runs.

Hitt figured to be the Game 1 starter for the Crimson Tide in 2023. However, he suffered a season-ending elbow injury that caused him to miss the majority of the season. Before his injury, Hitt had a 3-1 record with a 4.19 ERA (earned run average). Opponents were hitting .206 against the left-hander.

As for Furtado, he was an interesting addition to this list. The Wake Forest transfer pitched 33.1 innings while going 1-1 with a 4.59 ERA. His velocity is impressive as his fastballs sit anywhere from 93-97 mph. However, he struggles to control his off-speed arsenal.

These three can elect to return to Tuscaloosa for next season or could choose to sign a minor-league contract with an MLB organization.

‘Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program.

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