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2016 MLB Draft: Rays select 3B Josh Lowe

The Rays go back to the high school position-player ranks for another 13th overall pick

With the No. 13 pick in the draft, the Rays selected third baseman Josh Lowe from Pope High School in Georgia. He is committed to Florida State.

Lowe was featured in our draft preview:

Several outlets have the Rays taking Lowe with their first selection. A high school standout from Georgia, Lowe has steadily risen up draft boards over the past year. Teams place a premium on left-handed hitting third basemen, and Lowe is athletic enough to play in the outfield as well.