MLB Draft: Grant Lavigne, of Bedford, Selected By Rockies

BEDFORD, NH — Grant Lavigne, the pride of Bedford High School, was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last week. The 18-year-old Lavigne, a senior, was taken Monday in the first round with the 42nd overall pick. He was the only New Hampshire player selected.

Lavigne is a left-hand-hitting first baseman and stands 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 230 pounds. He has "serious raw power" at the plate, according to mlb.com. The teenager is vying to become the first hitter drafted from a New Hampshire high school to make it to the majors.

On Thursday, Lavigne knocked in the game-winning run in Bedford High School's playoff win over Concord High School, according to the Concord Monitor. Lavinge's squad will face Exeter High School Monday night for the Division 1 state championship.

This is an MLB highlight reel of Lavigne in action:

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