Get to know Draft prospect Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez is one of the best shortstops in the 2023 Draft class. Perhaps the best. With strong hitting tools, good fielding instincts and a st...
Jacob Gonzalez is one of the best shortstops in the 2023 Draft class. Perhaps the best. With strong hitting tools, good fielding instincts and a strong arm, plenty of signs point to success for Gonzalez in the Major Leagues. So who is Gonzalez? Let this be your guide to MLB's No. 15 Draft prospect. FAST FACTS Position: SS Ht/Wt: 6-foot-2, 200 lbs. B/T: Left/right DOB: May 30, 2002 College: Mississippi High school: Glendora (Calif.) Born: Whittier, Calif. In 186 games over three years at Ole Miss, Gonzalez slugged a total of 40 home runs, which comes out to just under 35 homers per 162 games.