Clemson infielder selected on MLB draft second day |
Clemson shortstop
James Parker was selected 234th overall in the eighth round of the MLB draft on Monday by the Seattle Mariners.
Parker was named second-team All-ACC this past season after hitting a team-best .324 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the Anderson native hit .294 with seven RBIs over 13 games. On day two of the MLB Draft @TLHanna_Basebal alum & @ClemsonBaseball shortstop James Parker was selected by the @Mariners in the 8th round w/ the 234th pick. Congrats, @james_parker15?? ???? We’ve selected James Parker out of @ClemsonBaseball with our pick in the 8th round. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/qYu5um2Lda
Talking today, @james_parker15 told @WSPA7, w/ degree in hand he is ready to go pro & could sign within the next week. pic.twitter.com/62DtzZ8qN6
The sophomore INF was drafted in the eighth round (No. 234 overall) by @Mariners!#ClemsonFamily ?? ??#MLBDraft @MLB pic.twitter.com/OTXncxqJsQ
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