Daniel Pierce (baseball)
| Daniel Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: August 4, 2006 Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joseph Daniel Pierce (born August 4, 2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Amateur 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 RBI, 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 slashing .451/.605/.939 with eight home runs, 27 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.[6][7] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Georgia.[8]
Professional career
Pierce was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[9][10] He signed with Tampa Bay for a $4.31 million signing bonus on July 18, 2025.[11]
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.
- ^ "No bat, no cleats, no problem for Pierce, who wins over Rays before Draft". MLB.com. 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.
- ^ "Daniel Pierce headlines Rays' class of five Day 1 MLB Draft picks". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Leo, Jack. "Mill Creek's Daniel Pierce drafted No. 14 overall by Tampa Bay Rays". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Rays Agree To Deal With First-Round Pick Daniel Pierce". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)