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.