The Sporting News
US · 8 hrs ago
Why Stanford-commit Archer Horn wasn't picked in MLB Draft despite ranking No. 54 on board
The MLB Draft this year was 613 picks across 20 rounds (plus some compensatory slots).Archer Horn was ranked No. 54 on the MLB.com final big board.Despite that, Horn wasn't drafted after a standout career at St. Ignatius High School in California.It's huge news for the Stanford Cardinal, who have Horn committed to come play for them.But simply in how the numbers work out, it's a bit of a shock that Horn went the whole draft without being chosen."At the plate, he shows off good bat speed and the ability to loft the baseball, providing some confidence that he’ll impact the ball with high exit velocities, especially as he adds strength," MLB.com wrote in its pre-draft blurb. "Though not everyone loves his pure hit tool, there could very well be more power to come in the future. Horn is an ave
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