Jun 22, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Virginia Cavaliers infielder Zack Gelof (18) celebrates with infielder Alex Tappen (13) after scoring in the second inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Zack Gelof was considered a bit of a disappointment during his final season at the University of Virginia. While there was a lot of excitement and interest in his power potential heading into the year, he started off slowly. Eventually, he rebounded enough for the Oakland A’s to select him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft despite his somewhat disappointing overall numbers.