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Yankees draft lefty slugger out of Oklahoma State in 4th round

Complementing their first-round selection, George Lombard Jr.—a 5-tool player blessed with impressive athletic traits—the New York Yankees have made a strategic move by bringing in Oklahoma State’s lefty slugger, Roc Riggio, in the fourth round.

Roc Riggio: An Intriguing Prospect for the Yankees

At 21 years old, Riggio stands at 5’9″ and weighs 180 pounds. During his most recent season with Oklahoma State, he posted an exceptional .335 batting average, .461 OBP, .679 slugging, and a 1.139 OPS.

In addition to these stats, Riggio also racked up 18 homers, 61 RBIs, and seven stolen bases.