Philadelphia Phillies select Mississippi State OF commit Dante Nori in 2024 MLB Draft

With the No. 27 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected high school outfielder Dante Nori. A player known for his bat and speed on the base paths, Nori is thought to be a center fielder the entire way and potentially already ready to play high-level defense.

Being a high school player, Nori does have a college commitment to his name. He is scheduled to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and we will see if being drafted changes things. The SEC is arguably the best baseball conference in the country, potentially being a great spot for Nori to develop.

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MaxPreps named Nori a first-team All-American for his performance this past season as a senior at Northville High School in Michigan. They wound up winning the school’s first-ever state championship with Nori leading the way.

Nori batted .477 on the season and despite hitting just two home runs, he added 14 doubles, seven triples, 21 RBIs, and wound up stealing 20 bases. His teammates were able to bring him home once on base too as Nori scored 52 runs on the season.

What MLB scouts are saying about Dante Nori

MLB.com provided a scouting report on Nori, ranking him as the No. 48 overall prospect heading into the process. They discussed his plate presence, having the ability to shorten his swing when facing two-strike pitches. And while home runs are quite popular, Nori is more worried about putting the ball in play then swinging for the fences.

“Part of a state Division 1 championship team this spring, Nori has a mature approach at the plate, controlling the strike zone and looking to make consistent contact to all fields,” the scouting report said. “He has a quick, direct left-handed swing and will shorten his stroke with two strikes. While he’s strong and shows average power during batting practice, he focuses on producing line drives rather than launching balls during games.”

There was one thing working against Nori during the process despite being a high schooler. He is set to turn 20 years old in the coming months, being the oldest high school player in the entire draft class. Some teams value age more than others, potentially keeping them away.

If he does wind up going to Mississippi State, he would be draft-eligible again well past his 22nd birthday.