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2019 Mets draft profile: Jake Mangum

Born: Pearl, Mississippi

Age: 23 (03/08/96)

Height/Weight: 6’1”/180 lbs.

Position: CF

Bats/Throws: S/L

School: Mississippi State University

Jake Mangum comes from a long line of athletes. His grandfather, John Mangum, was a defensive tackle for the Boston Patriots from 1966-1967. His father, John Mangum Jr. was a defensive back for the Chicago Bears from 1990-1998. His uncle, Kris Mangum, was a tight end for the Carolina Panthers from 1997-2006. Jake did not follow in the family business, instead playing the national pastime.