Mariners draft ‘one of the best pure college power bats’ at No. 24 overall
The Seattle Mariners have selected a top college slugger in the first round of the MLB Draft.
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Reese is described as one of the best pure college power bats available. Coverage emphasizes Reese's potential as a power hitter. 247Sports, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com and The Seattle Times all report on the selection.
Reese's performance in college and his fit within the Mariners' roster will be key points of focus. Coverage does not yet specify his signing status or contract details.
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Quick answers
Who did the Mariners draft with their first-round pick?
The Mariners drafted Ace Reese, a third baseman from Mississippi State.
What is Ace Reese known for?
Reese is known as one of the best pure college power bats in the 2026 draft class.
Which outlets are covering the Mariners' draft pick?
247Sports, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com and The Seattle Times are all reporting on the selection.
Coverage (11)
- Mariners go high-floor on Day 1 of 2026 MLB Draft Lookout Landing · 1h ago
- Recap of Seattle Mariners MLB Draft Picks From Rounds 2-4 Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Two Bulldogs Taken During First Day Of MLB Draft Mississippi State - Official Athletics Website · 2h ago
- The Seattle Mariners’ 2026 MLB Draft picks Lookout Landing · 2h ago
- Seattle Mariners First-Round Pick Discusses Competitive Edge, Influences Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Mariners snag Mississippi State 3B Reese with No. 24 Draft pick MLB.com · 3h ago
- Mississippi State MLB draft tracker 247Sports · 4h ago
- Mariners' Ace Reese: Lands with Mariners in first round CBS Sports · 4h ago
- ‘All smiles.’ Mariners select college slugger Ace Reese in first round of MLB Draft Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Mariners snag Mississippi State 3B Reese with No. 24 Draft pick MLB.com · 4h ago
- Mariners draft ‘one of the best pure college power bats’ at No. 24 overall The Seattle Times · 4h ago
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