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Chicago White Sox select Alabama RHP Pierce George with No. 379 overall pick in 2024 MLB draft

With the No. 379 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, the Chicago White Sox selected right-handed pitcher Pierce George.

Alabama Crimson Tide right-handed pitcher Pierce George was selected in the 13th round (No. 379 overall pick) by the Chicago White Sox on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB draft.

George transferred to Alabama from Texas Longhorns. The Texas native spent one season in Austin. He recorded a 0-0 record with a 13.50 earned run average in three appearances for the Longhorns. George threw just two innings and allowed three earned runs.

Following the conclusion of his freshman season, George entered the transfer portal. Soon after, George made the decision to transfer to Alabama. In one season in Tuscaloosa, he held a 1-0 record with a 4.38 earned run average in 13 appearances. He threw 12.1 innings, allowed six earned runs, and struck out 11 batters.

George has two years of college eligibility remaining. He could choose to return to Tuscaloosa or sign a professional contract with the White Sox organization. A decision regarding George’s future will likely come in the coming days or weeks.

Roll Tide Wire will follow the latest regarding Alabama baseball players in the 2024 MLB draft.

Alabama Baseball lands Texas transfer pitcher Pierce George

The Alabama baseball team received some good news on Tuesday. Texas transfer pitcher Pierce George announced that he was transferring to Alabama.

The Alabama baseball program received some good news on Tuesday. Texas transfer pitcher Pierce George announced that he was transferring to Alabama on X, formerly known as Twitter.

George was ranked as the No. 170 overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class by Perfect Game. At Lake Travis High School, George played both shortstop and pitcher. Therefore, he was recruited as a two-way player by the Longhorns coaching staff.

Upon arriving in Austin, George was strictly listed as a pitcher. During his freshman season, he made three appearances. George pitched two innings while allowing two hits and three earned runs.

During the offseason, several of Alabama’s pitchers were drafted different MLB organizations. With that said, George could find himself on the mound sooner rather than later.

FSS Plus senior analyst Joe Doyle reported that George had a mid-80 slider with a 99 mile per hour fastball. At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, that is extremely rare. It will be interesting to see if George can develop into becoming a dependable arm on the mound for the Crimson Tide in 2023.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.

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