Athletics Take Addison Russell



With the 11th-overall pick, the Oakland Athletics selected high school shortstop Addison Russell from Pace (Fla.) High.

Russell has been a top high school prospect for years. He played in the Under Armour All-America game before his junior year of high school and then in all the showcase circuit's top events last summer.

Russell lost at least 20 pounds from where he played on the showcase circuit to tighten up his body and give him a better chance to remain in the middle of the diamond. Even if he has to move to third base, however, Russell has the bat and power potential to make it work at third base.



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Auburn's class took a hit tonight.


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