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FAU Baseball: Gabriel Rincones Jr. selected in the 2022 MLB Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Rincones Jr. in the third round.

University Press stock photo of Gabriel Rincones Jr.

After a fantastic single-season at FAU, Gabriel Rincones Jr. was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the No. 93 overall pick in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft on Monday.

Rincones Jr., a native of Glenrothes, Scotland, transferred to FAU after playing his first two seasons at St. Petersburg College. In his sophomore season at St. Petersburg, he hit .415 with six home runs and 43 RBI, earning the honor of

FCSAA Region 8 Player of the Year, the top player among Florida junior colleges.