Daniel Pierce (baseball)
| Daniel Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | |
| Born: August 4, 2006 Hoschton, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joseph Daniel Pierce (born August 4, 2006) is an American baseball shortstop.
Career
Pierce attended Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia.[1] As a junior in 2024, he batted .345 with two home runs and 25 RBIs, with 13 stolen bases.[2] During the 2024 summer season, Pierce batted .408 with two home runs and 26 RBI.[3]
Pierce entered his senior year in 2025 as a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] He finished his senior season hitting .457 with eight home runs and 27 RBI.[6] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Georgia.[7]
Pierce was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[8]
References
- ^ "Q&A with Mill Creek's Daniel Pierce – Georgia Dugout Preview". Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Gavlak, Ansley (February 18, 2025). "Mill Creek's Daniel Pierce continues to attract MLB scouts". Baseball Prospect Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Leo, Jack. "Former Mill Creek star Daniel Pierce approaches 'surreal' MLB draft night". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Top Baseball Draft Prospects". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Hammock, Will (February 8, 2025). "Mill Creek SS Daniel Pierce Grows into Georgia Bulldogs Recruit, MLB Draft Prospect". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Pierce leaves legacy at '2nd home' Mill Creek". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Reports, From Staff (July 26, 2022). "Mill Creek's Daniel Pierce commits to the Georgia Bulldogs". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Rays nab fleet Georgia HS shortstop Pierce with 14th pick in MLB Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.