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Cardinal Baseball Shining in Giants Major League System

Stanford University is widely recognized around the globe for being a premiere education institution. In secret, The Farm has also been observed as one of the perennial baseball powerhouse's in the country. Some of their most recently drafted players are shining for the Bay Area's San Francisco Giants.

Austin Slater was drafted by the defending champion Giants in the 8th round of the 2014 draft.

Originally drafted by the Dodgers while he was in high school, scouts described Slater as having all the tools. A 6.67 runner, a 91 rating for his infield skills, very good defensive actions, and great hitting.