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PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

KYLE TEEL, C VIRGINIA

Out of high school in 2020, Teel stood out for his athleticism and played all over the diamond. A catcher now, Teel served as the primary back-stop for Team USA and features a plus throwing arm but is still refining his defensive actions. His lefthanded swing has lots of moving parts, but he controls the zone well and has been an on-base machine for Virginia, with a .305/.409/.481 slash line in two seasons.

BRAYDEN TAYLOR, 3B TEXAS CHRISTIAN

Taylor’s excellent vision, zone control and pitch recognition make him one of the best pure hitters in the class. He has walked at a 19% rate compared to a near-16% strikeout rate with TCU, and his 13% chase rate is excellent. Taylor’s elite vision pairs nicely with his solid left-handed swing and power,

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