With the 33rd pick in the 2024 Draft, the @Twins select @RaginCajunsBSB shortstop Kyle DeBarge, No. 67 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
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Shortstop Kyle DeBarge (@RaginCajunsBSB) is one of my favorite non-P5 Draft prospects. After a strong Freshman season, DeBarge enjoyed a sensational Sophomore campaign in which he hit .371/.448/.546 with 15 2B, 7 HR, and 18 SB. Was an All-Sun Belt selection last year.
Plays bigger than his 5'9", 175-pound frame suggests. Twitchy, athletic operation in the box. Front side starts slightly open, minimal load and stride with not a lot of unnecessary movement. Above average bat speed, extends really well through the baseball. Does a nice job of creating leverage to the pull side.
Plus-plus bat-to-ball skills with an 88% overall contact rate (93% against FB), and an absurd 95% IZ contact rate. Advanced feel for the barrel. Pure hit tool is a 60.
Strong defender up the middle with smooth actions. His natural athleticism really shines. Quick feet, good internal clock. Arm is a borderline 55, could end up at 2B long term where he profiles as an above average defender.
70-grade runner who this summer turned in < 4.00 home-to-first times. Absolutely flies when in gear! Product of National power Barbe High School. DeBarge is a winner and a leader in the dugout. Potential top-two round pick this July.
With the 231st pick, the @Rangers select @RaginCajunsBSB catcher Julian Brock, No. 122 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
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With the 66th pick, the @Royals select @RaginCajunsBSB outfielder Carson Roccaforte, No. 129 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
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Watch out for Louisiana-Lafayette CF Carson Roccaforte. His name is being slammed way up draft boards. Sleeper with serious helium. Above average runner w/above average actions in CF. Swing decisions and batted-ball data back up the offensive profile too.
#OnThisDay in College Baseball: 2014
Louisiana @RaginCajunsBSB beats Ga. State 5-3 to improve to 22-2 on the season, helping to earn their first-ever No.1 ranking. The Cajuns would finish the season with a school-record 58 wins under the direction of the late Tony Robichaux.
LOUISIANA IS GOING TO THE DANCE 🕺
The Ragin' Cajuns win the Sun Belt Championship and clinch their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014! #MarchMadness
S5:E33 - Connor Kimple
Baseball kicks off the '23 campaign in less than a week! Nick, Gerry & Josh invite Cajuns DH/OF Connor Kimple to talk about his career, winning a championship, rivalries, Deggs, memories and plenty more!
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