Sons Of David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez Drafted On Day 3
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:13 pm
Major League Baseball\'s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday with a few notable names coming off the board.
The Los Angeles Angels took outfielder Lucas Ramirez in the 17th round. Ramirez is the son of 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez. The Boston Red Sox used their pick in the 19th round to select D\'Angelo Ortiz, the son of Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz.
\"We just felt like it was a good add to the organization,\" Red Sox director of amateur scouting Devin Pearson said. \"It\'s a plus that his dad is David Ortiz, but we drafted him as a prospect.\"
In the 20th round, the Toronto Blue Jays took USC shortstop Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek, who is the son of former All-Star Mark Grudzielanek.
Via Associated Press