If you were wondering who would be the first NC State Wolfpack baseball player selected in the 2022 MLB Draft, wonder no more.
Our next selection is in!
With the 186th pick of the 2022 #MLBDraft, we have selected @josh_hood1 (SS) out of @NCStateBaseball. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/SV7YJTsfF9— Mariners Player Development (@MsPlayerDev) July 18, 2022The Mariners announced Hood as a shortstop, indicating they will attempt to keep him at the premier defensive position, although the kid with the cannon on his right shoulder could always drop back to playing third base down the line, if need be.