Georgia Tech signee Antonio Anderson selected in the 2023 MLB Draft

Anderson becomes the latest Georgia Tech signee to be selected

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Updated:
Jul 10, 2023 2:15 PM EDT
Original:
Jul 10, 2023

Georgia Tech has had another signee taken in the 2023 MLB Draft.

Antonio Anderson, who played shortstop at North Atlanta High School (GA) was taken by the Boston Red Sox today. Anderson is a talented player who I think is going to translate to the pros very well.

Boston selected Anderson with the 83rd pick.

While he played shortstop in high school, some analysts believe that third base is where Anderson might stick in the long run.

Here is the scouting report on Anderson courtesy of MLB.com:

"Jay Austin went in the second round of the 2008 Draft to the Astros, and 15 years later, Anderson could match him as the highest pick in North Atlanta (Ga.) HS history. He has a chance to hit for power and average, though his future defensive home remains in question. The consensus is that his offensive prowess alone will get him drafted high enough to divert him from a commitment to Georgia Tech. Scouts prefer the switch-hitting Anderson's left-handed swing because he turns it loose more often than his right-handed stroke.

He has a balanced approach, shows the ability to make adjustments and can handle breaking balls. With his bat speed and projected strength gains, he should develop at least 20-homer power. Anderson is a fringy runner and lacks the twitchy athleticism to remain at shortstop, his high school position. The best-case scenario is that he becomes an offensive second baseman, though he may not have enough quickness to play up the middle. He does have a strong arm that has clocked fastballs up to 91 mph on the mound, so third base is his likely destination."

More Georgia Tech prospects are sure to be picked up over the next couple of days, so be sure to stay tuned right here for the latest MLB Draft news.

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