Seattle Mariners select Mississippi State's Ace Reese in 2026 MLB Draft

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Seattle Mariners select Mississippi State's Ace Reese in 2026 MLB Draft
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The Seattle Mariners have selected Ace Reese from Mississippi State University with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Reese, a third baseman, was noted for his power-hitting, achieving back-to-back seasons with over 20 home runs. In 2026, he posted a career-high 24 homers and was named to the All-SEC first team twice. Despite his strong offensive performance, there are questions regarding his positional fit in the MLB, as he primarily played third base in college. His fielding percentage improved from.885 to.935 during his time at Mississippi State.

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  • Reese was the No. 18 prospect by MLB.com before the draft.
  • In 118 games at Mississippi State, he achieved a.341 batting average.
  • He delivered a strong performance in his final regional games with 6 hits and 2 homers.
  • There are concerns about his role, potentially needing to transition to first base or corner outfield.
  • Reese increased his walk percentage to 14% in 2026.
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