Angels draft pick Jared Grindlinger tours Angel Stadium, takes batting practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Jared Grindlinger, the 12th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, toured Angel Stadium and participated in batting practice with the Los Angeles Angels on July 17. The 17-year-old from Huntington Beach, California, described the experience as surreal, having been a fan and season ticket holder. Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak emphasized the importance of this experience for Grindlinger to help him acclimate to the league. Grindlinger successfully hit a home run during practice while interacting with players like Mike Trout and Jo Adell. He has signed a contract worth $5,889,300 with the Angels.
- •Grindlinger toured Angel Stadium on July 17
- •He participated in batting practice and hit a home run
- •Angels management emphasized the significance of his experience
- •Grindlinger signed a contract worth $5,889,300
- •He previously held season tickets as a fan
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Angels first-round pick Jared Grindlinger tours the Big A, takes batting practice
"Jared Grindlinger has been to the Big A before, but never like this.
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