Marlins go big in MLB Draft, select 6-5 shortstop from Oregon State with No. 7 overall pick
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Marlins go big in MLB Draft, select 6-5 shortstop from Oregon State with No. 7 overall pick
"Very excited right now because we just drafted the best college position player in the draft."
"He's a guy who can do a lot of different things - somebody that really is exactly what we were looking for and hoping for in this draft."
"This is a player we're extremely excited about that has both performance presently in college and upside."
"All of us here just couldn't be more thrilled."
The Miami Marlins prioritized Aiva Arquette, drafting him as the No. 7 overall pick during the 2025 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Arquette, a shortstop from Oregon State University, had a standout junior year, batting .354 with 19 home runs and 66 RBI. The Marlins' president expressed excitement about drafting the best college position player in the draft. Arquette demonstrates a blend of current performance and future potential, making him a significant asset for the team's future prospects.
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