Quote Originally Posted by Tater View Post
Jacob Parker, OF, Purvis, MS

Parker is the less highly-regarded twin of JoJo Parker, who went to the Blue Jays in the first round. He was available in the 19th round not because of talent, but because he?s highly unlikely to sign. If he was regarded as signable, he would probably have gone in the second or third round. He?s a left-handed hitter with tremendous power, but with some swing-and-miss concerns. At the combine, he was the first batter to top 110 MPH exit velocity, and he did so with a swing that looked relatively easy, albeit with a large toe tap that some might not like. He?s likely ticketed to first base eventually, but there?s a chance of a corner outfield spot or third base.

Still, out of all of the picks, this is the one that I can say with the greatest confidence will not sign, unless it?s the next guy.


That's what the DBacks beat writer said about him fyi. http://https://www.azsnakepit.com/2025/7/14/24467933/2025-draft-coverage-day-two-rounds-11-20
Parker is going to make it to campus. Depending on how he adjusts, it could be really hard to keep him out of the lineup, even as a freshman.