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Derek Diamond RHP-Pittsburgh Pirates: 2022 MLB Draft, 6th Rd, 170th overall

The SEC Academic Honor Roll selection also found time to win three of his final four starts in 2022. The California product was an integral part of Ole Miss’ first ever national championship despite not showcasing much down the stretch. The former Rebel had his share of struggles in 2022, but major league teams had a large share of inventory.

Derek Diamond RHP-Pittsburgh Pirates
Diamond didn’t stand out in 2022, but his work over a three-year period caught the eye of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

While he could never match the consistency of former Ole Miss pitcher and Cleveland Indians 2021 second-round pick Doug Nikhazy, Diamond brings a lot of potential to the table for the next level.

2020 MLB Draft, Day 2, 6-11-20: Value PICKS (Video spotlights)

We go inside the games of five players taken on Day 2 of the 2020 MLB Draft who could one day make an impact on major league rosters.

Kansas City Royals 2020 1st Round Pick, 4th overall: Texas A&M LHP Asa “Ace” Lacy

In just three seasons, Lacy compiled an outstanding resume’ in College Station. He started the 2020 NCAA campaign with three wins in four starts (0.75 ERA) and finished his career with an impressive 2.32 earned run average. A lock to go in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft, the former Kerrville Tivy HS star (Tex.) was a 31st round draft pick by the Cleveland Indians in the 2017 MLB Draft. It should come as no surprise. His father, Phillip, was a standout tennis player at Sam Houston State and his grandfather, Dan Davison, was a halfback for Texas A&M. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound left-handed flame thrower could very well keep his nickname, “The Ace,” for years to come in the major leagues. In the process, he could become the Aggies second consecutive player to go in the first round of the draft (Braden Shewmake, Atlanta Braves, 1st Round, 21st overall, 2019 MLB Draft).

The Kaiser Report: 2015 MLB Organizational Reports/Draft recap

Tim Kaiser goes inside each major league team’s organizational outlook following the 2015 MLB Draft. From former LSU standout Alex Bregman to first overall pick Dansby Swanson, Kaiser covers it all. Kaiser breaks down former Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and the impact seventh overall pick Andrew Benintendi could have on the Boston Red Sox.

Download PDF: The Kaiser Report-2015 MLB Organizational Reports

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has hit 55 home runs since entering the league in 2015.