Time: 2024-07-15
The 2024 MLB Draft is underway , and LSU All - American third baseman Tommy White was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the second round . White , a junior from St. Pete Beach , Fla. , had an impressive season , hitting .330 with 24 homers , 70 RBI , and 61 runs . He was a key player in helping the Tigers secure the 2023 National Championship , finishing the season with 102 hits and 105 RBI.
White 's performance on the field has been outstanding , ranking high in various SEC and national categories . He was voted to the SEC All - Tournament team and has a total of 75 career home runs , placing him at No . 8 on the all - time NC Division I homers list . In addition to his on - field success , White is also recognized for his community service efforts , donating a portion of his NIL earnings to Empower 225 , an organization in Baton Rouge.
The MLB Draft is being conducted in Fort Worth , Texas , with rounds 3 - 10 scheduled for Monday and rounds 11 - 20 on Tuesday . Fans can tune in to MLB.com to watch the draft live and follow along with the updates . The draft class of 2024 is filled with talented prospects , with notable names like Dakota Jordan , Drew Beam , Dax Whitney , Joey Oakie , and Garrett Shull still available for selection . Baseball America 's best available list features over 300 prospects from the BA 500 entering day two of the draft.
As the draft continues , teams will be looking to secure new talent that can make an impact in the future . With rounds 3 - 10 and rounds 11 - 20 on the horizon , there is still plenty of excitement and anticipation surrounding the remaining picks . Stay tuned for more updates as the 2024 MLB Draft unfolds , and watch as promising players like White and others begin their journey to the big leagues.
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