Chaparral High’s Gonzalez drafted at No. 58 by Giants

Chaparral High School standout Jacob Gonzalez was drafted as the 58th overall pick by the San Fransisco Giants on Monday night.

Gonzalez, the son of Diamondback legend Luis Gonzalez, worked out with the Giants last week. He was ranked the eighth-best third baseman in the draft and No. 88 prospect in the High School Top 100 by Baseball America.

In his senior season at Chaparral, Gonzalez batted at .489 with 14 doubles, seven home runs and 48 RBIs. 

He is committed to play at Texas Christian University next year.

 

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