Wesleyan Star Picked by Angels in MLB Draft

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Wesleyan School baseball player Jahmai Jones may soon begin his journey to the big leagues after he was selected Monday in the Major League Baseball Draft.

Jones was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the second round, the 68th pick overall. MLB.com lists him as a 5-foot-11, 210-pound outfielder.

Jones tweeted the following after the announcement:

“Words cannot describe how excited I am to be a part of the @Angels organization!!! Can’t wait to go play some ball!”

Jones was one of three Gwinnett County players selected in the first two rounds Monday: Nick Neidert of Peachtree Ridge and former Providence Christian player Christin Stewart were also selected, the Gwinnett Daily Post reported.

Jones, a former football standout at Wesleyan, set a county record with 40 stolen bases in a season and batted .464 this past season, the Post said.

MLB.com described him this way:

“At the plate, Jones’ quick hands and smooth swing help him make a lot of contact. His swing is geared toward hitting line drives, and he sprays them to all fields.”

Jones has a commitment to play college baseball at North Carolina.

The Orange County Register reported draft picks must be signed by July 17 and $879,500 is the suggested slot value for the 70th pick.

Photo: MLB.com