Hoese, 21, batted .391 with a .486 on-base percentage and .779 slugging percentage in 58 games as a junior this season. He ranked fourth in the country with 23 home runs after hitting none as a freshman and five as a sophomore. He compiled more walks (39) than strikeout (34). He was named the American Athletic Conference player of the year and Baseball America ranked the 6-foot-4 third baseman as the 29th-best prospect in the draft.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 04, 2019 04:07 UTC