Dodgers Pick Los Al High Grad in Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers chose a Los Alamitos High School grad as one of their draft picks.

Greg Harris, a right-hander, was selected in the 17th round, according to a Dodgers news release. Harris is the son of 15-year Major League Baseball veteran pitcher Greg Harris.

Greg’s father played for a number of teams from 1981 to 1995: the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos.

Overall, the Dodgers selected 21 pitchers (14 right-handers, seven left-handers), nine infielders, six catchers and four outfielders. The club used 31 picks on college players and selected nine high school prospects.

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