The Seattle Mariners announced the selection of Ace Reese, a left‑handed power hitter from Mississippi State, with the 24th overall pick in the latest MLB Draft.
Reese, who blasted 24 home runs for the Bulldogs last season, is known for a swing that generates both raw power and a high exit velocity, traits that have drawn comparisons to some of the game’s most feared sluggers.
Coach Brian O'Connor, who mentored Reese at Mississippi State, called him one of the top three offensive performers he has ever coached and the best power hitter of his career, expressing confidence that the youngster will make an immediate impact in Seattle.
The Mariners, who have lacked a consistent offensive rhythm for much of the past decade, see Reese as a potential long‑term answer at third base, a position they have struggled to fill with a definitive solution.
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His defensive role remains uncertain, but the organization is betting that his bat will offset any growing pains at the hot corner, a gamble that could reshape the team's fortunes.
Seattle will open the second half of the season against the San Francisco Giants at T‑Mobile Park, a series that will serve as an early test of Reese’s readiness for the big leagues.