The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a top high school shortstop at the 2024 MLB Draft, with Wyatt Sanford now being off the board. Sanford was picked with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round and officially has the chance to begin his professional baseball career.



College baseball is still an option for Sanford, though. He is committed to play for the <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-am-aggies/">Texas A&M Aggies</a> and signed his National Letter of Intent recently. There were questions about his status after a coaching change took place.



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Jim Schlossnagle left College Station for the arch-rival <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/">Texas Longhorns</a> and has not been shy about taking Aggie recruits with him. However, Sanford recently reaffirmed his commitment to Texas A&M. If he does decide to play a few years in college, it will be at Blue Bell Park with newly hired head coach Michael Earley.



Sanford came out of Frisco Independence High School and was named a second-team All-American for his senior year performances. He also earned the title of Defensive Player of the Year in District 10-5A for his abilities at shortstop.



A decision will need to be made by Sanford in the near future regarding what path he will take. But for now, celebrating being selected in the MLB Draft is likely his top priority.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-mlb-scouts-are-saying-about-wyatt-sanford">What MLB scouts are saying about Wyatt Sanford</h2>



MLB.com gave their scouting report on Sanford ahead of the draft, thinking highly of the native Texan. Sanford ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect and the No. 2 shortstop from the home state. The defensive upside is why reviews were high, believing he can play almost any position in the infield as a professional.



“One of the best defensive shortstops in the 2024 high school class, Sanford has range to both sides and solid-to-plus arm strength,” the scouting report <a href="https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/wyatt-sanford-815608">said</a>. “There’s no doubt he can stay at the position, but his athleticism and tools would enable him to play almost anywhere on the diamond in a utility role. He produces consistent plus run times and is an asset on the bases.”



Offensively is where Sanford will need to improve as his development continues. A left-handed batter, there has been some power increase but not enough to really excite this MLB.com scouting report. The plate discipline is solid but once swinging the bat, the contact levels will need to increase.

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