2023 Draft Prospect - SS - Jacob Gonzalez

 

Jacob Gonzalez 

SS          Mississippi

 

2022 Ole Miss stat line  -  65-G, 242-AB, .273, 18-HR

 

8-3-2022 -

Ranking the Top 30 2023 MLB Draft Prospects - 

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4. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Ole Miss 

Gonzalez had an OPS of 1.000 as a freshman with Ole Miss. He also hit 18 home runs and scouts say he's got a great eye at the plate.

 

7-20-2022 -

2023 MLB Draft mock

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2. Reds: Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi 

A left-handed-hitting shortstop, Gonzalez had an OPS over 1.000 as a freshman at Ole Miss, and while he slumped down the stretch in 2022, he finished well in postseason play and still hit 18 homers. He also continued to show a very advanced approach at the plate, with many more walks than strikeouts, all coming while playing a premium position.

 

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Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi 

Gonzalez has made a tremendous impact offensively in his first two years at Ole Miss. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed hitter is a well-rounded offensive player. He has notable bat-to-ball skills and hits for average and power to all fields. He also has tremendous plate discipline, as he has more walks (88) than strikeouts (66) at Ole Miss. 

Defensively, Gonzalez is athletic and possesses above-average arm strength. He has good instincts and will remain at shortstop long term.