Wyatt Sanford

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Jul 15, 2024
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  • Position: SS

  • Height: 6’1”

  • Weight: 175 lbs

  • Bats/Throws: L/R

  • Born: 11/24/2005

  • High School: Independence HS (TX)

  • How Acquired: Drafted 2nd Round, 47th Overall, 2024

  • Bonus: $2,500,000

  • 40-man Roster: No

  • Rule 5 Eligible: 2028

  • Minor League Free Agency: 2030

  • Options Left: 3

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Overview

Sanford is a defense-oriented shortstop who figures to stay at the position. He has good athleticism and range, and an average-or-above arm, making him one of the top available defensive players at the position. His bat is more of a question. He makes good contact, but is a gap-to-gap hitter who may not show much power. Sanford’s speed is above average. His father, Chance, was drafted by and played briefly for the Pirates. He was committed to Texas A&M but signed for more than a half million over the slot value of $1,984,800.

2024

Sanford didn’t appear in any games after signing.

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July 14, 2024: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round, 47th overall pick; signed July 29.