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Arizona first baseman Branden Boissiere selected by Nationals in 3rd round of MLB Draft

Branden Boissiere was Arizona’s most consistent hitter in 2021, if not during his entire Arizona career. The ability to hit both lefties and righties made him a hot commodity to pro scouts, and now he’s got a shot to convert that into a pro career.

Boissiere, a left-handed hitting first baseman, was picked 82nd overall by the Washington Nationals in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft on Monday. Per MLB.com, that pick has a draft “slot value” of $744,000.

Boissiere, a third-year sophomore, became the second Wildcat selected, with outfielder Ryan Holgate going 70th overall to the St.