Drafted in the 23rd round (687th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010 (signed for $400,000).
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Lakind entered the spring rated as one of the top prep hitters in the Lone State State. His stock dipped somewhat as some scouts questioned his bat speed, but he's a 6-foot-2, 200-pound lefthanded hitter who could develop intriguing power if he adds loft to swing. He had committed to Arkansas.
Career Transactions
Diablos Rojos del Mexico activated LHP Jared Lakind.
Lancaster Barnstormers signed free agent LHP Jared Lakind.
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