Giants select toolsy Northeastern slugger in seventh round of MLB Draft
Briefly

Cameron Maldonado was selected by the San Francisco Giants as the 206th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Known for his collegiate hitting, Maldonado had a standout freshman season, hitting .353 with 13 home runs and 32 stolen bases. Despite a drop in performance during his sophomore year and struggles in the NE Collegiate Baseball League, he rebounded in the Cape Cod League. As a junior, he showcased his abilities with a .351 batting average, 15 home runs, and improved walk and strikeout rates, solidifying his ranking as a top prospect.
Maldonado burst onto the collegiate scene back in 2023 with an explosive freshman season, hitting .353/.434/.642 with 13 home runs and 32 stolen bases.
In his junior year, Maldonado achieved a .351/.467/.631 line with 17 doubles, 15 home runs, and 29 stolen bases alongside his best walk and strikeout rates.
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