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Mariano Rivera III: Prospect Profile for Nationals' 4th-Round Pick

Position: RHP

DOB: 10/4/1993 (Age: 21)

Height/Weight: 5'11", 155 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Iona

Background

When the New York Yankees selected the son of legendary closer Mariano Rivera as a draft-eligible sophomore last season in the 29th round, it could have been viewed as a favor to one of the team's all-time greats.

Rivera III was not satisfied with simply being drafted, though, and he returned to Iona for his junior season in an effort to boost his stock.