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Booth Drafted by Orioles, Leaves Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt Commodores Basketball News
Eric Booth Junior, the top-rated high school baseball prospect from Mississippi, was selected seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles—locking him into a pro career and ending his college commitment to Vanderbilt. Already ranked among the nation’s elite, Booth’s athleticism and power potential made him a prime target, and with the Orioles already drafting another Vanderbilt player last year, it’s clear Baltimore sees him as a cornerstone of their future. While Vanderbilt will miss his talent, their strong outfield depth and incoming transfers ensure they’re still in…
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