With the 25th pick in the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Kody Hoese, a slugging third baseman from Tulane.
Hoese broke out in a big way during his junior campaign, mashing 23 homers to rank fourth in NCAA Division I thanks to a disciplined approach at the plate and a concerted effort to drive the ball in the air. He has the skill set to stick at the hot corner but is considered a below-average runner.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: 3B
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Tulane
Pick value (No. 25): $2,740,300
MLB.com money quote: "Tulane's best offensive prospect since 2003 Indians first-rounder Michael Aubrey, Hoese is loaded with natural right-handed power."
2019 stats (as of date)
| GP | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB (SB%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | .391 | 1.265 | 23 | 39/34 | 4 (80%) |
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"His power is ridiculous."@mikelowell25 shows @Dodgers fans what @Kmhoese is all about. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/sDLQHlpz1z
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2019
