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Rangers Draft Gio Rojas with High Hopes for Future Ace

By SideLine Desk ·
Rangers Draft Gio Rojas with High Hopes for Future Ace

The Texas Rangers made their 16th overall selection in the MLB Draft, choosing high school left-handed pitcher Gio Rojas. Rojas expressed an ambition to soon throw his fastball at 100 miles per hour.

The Texas Rangers have added a promising arm to their farm system, selecting Gio Rojas with the 16th pick in the Major League Baseball Draft. Rojas, a high school left-hander, is considered by many to be one of the top pitching talents available in this year's draft class.

Rojas has reportedly garnered significant attention for his potential and raw ability on the mound. His stated goal of reaching 100 miles per hour with his fastball indicates a focus on velocity and a desire to develop into an elite pitcher.

💬 SideLine Take

The Rangers landed a potential ace with Rojas. If he can harness that raw power and develop his secondary pitches, this pick could be a franchise-altering success.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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