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Athletics Draft Burress With Big Potential | Oakland Athletics News
The Athletics just pulled off a big one, drafting Drew Burress eighth overall — a top-tier prospect with elite tools and jaw-dropping college stats. Burress crushed it at Georgia Tech with 60 homers, a .350 average, and an OPS over 1.200, while also setting school records in homers, RBIs, and doubles. He’s not just a power hitter — he’s got speed, elite defense, and a cannon of an arm, making him a potential center or right fielder. Plus, he graduated in three years and was a Golden Spikes finalist multiple times. This pick shows Oakland’s focus on high-impact, well-rounded talent — and…
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