Jac Caglianone Ties Collegiate HR Record, Eyes MLB Draft Top Pick
April 21, 2024![Jac Caglianone Ties Collegiate HR Record, Eyes MLB Draft Top Pick](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/2f84800794434dd9e19f9596b4c5cdbbddf0b2aab1aaa3b865bf0903ac128b1303e2f8c395b1a35432ebca04d20713cf94492584765297d620911ab04483e845.png)
University of Florida's Jac Caglianone has matched the college baseball record by hitting home runs in nine consecutive games.
Caglianone, showcasing dual-threat capabilities, boasts a .407 batting average and 22 home runs, alongside a 3.89 ERA with 49 strikeouts as a pitcher.
His performance has elicited comparisons with baseball legends such as Shohei Ohtani and Ken Griffey Jr., highlighting his exceptional talent.
Despite a recent team loss and some control issues, Caglianone's prospects are soaring, with rankings placing him as a potential top pick for the 2024 MLB draft.
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CBSSports.com • Apr 20, 2024
Florida's Jac Caglianone ties college baseball record with home run in ninth straight game