Former Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross participated in the MLB’s All-Star Futures Game on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft went to the plate twice, reaching base once in the MLB’s showcase event for top prospects.
Here’s Cross’ first at-bat, where he reached on an error:
Gavin Cross (Tennessee High) reaches on an error in his first at-bat of the 2024 #FuturesGame. #Royals #LocalsInThePros pic.twitter.com/gKZScpTy75
— Tim Hayes (@Hayes_BHCSports) July 13, 2024
Cross struck out in his second at-bat:
Gavin Cross (Tennessee High) struck out against #Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler in his second at-bat of the 2024 #FuturesGame #Royals #LocalsInThePros pic.