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Mariners draft ‘one of the best pure college power bats’ at No. 24 overall

The Seattle Mariners selected Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

By · Published July 13, 2026 at 22:46 UTC · Updated July 14, 2026 at 01:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Lookout Landing · Yahoo Sports · Mississippi State - Official Athletics Website · MLB.com · 247Sports · CBS Sports · The Seattle Times.

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📍 Where it landed

The Seattle Mariners selected Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese with the No. 24 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Coverage later detailed the team's additional selections through rounds two to four.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

The Seattle Mariners used their first-round selection to draft Ace Reese, a third baseman from Mississippi State. Reese is described as one of the best pure college power bats available. The team also made subsequent selections through the fourth round.

Coverage from MLB.com, Yahoo Sports, and The Seattle Times emphasizes Reese's power hitting and competitive edge. Lookout Landing characterized the Mariners' Day 1 strategy as focusing on "high-floor" picks. Additional reporting from 247Sports and Mississippi State's official athletics site tracked the draft's impact on the college program.

Future coverage is expected to follow the development of Reese and the other players selected by the Mariners in rounds two through four.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 47d ago.

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Questions people are asking

Who did the Mariners draft at No. 24 overall?

The Mariners selected Ace Reese, a third baseman from Mississippi State.

How is Ace Reese described by reports?

He is described as one of the best pure college power bats and a college slugger.

Which other rounds of the draft have been recapped?

Yahoo Sports provided a recap of the Mariners' picks from rounds 2-4.

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