SAN FRANCISCO - Throughout the broadcast of Major League Baseball's draft on Monday night, MLB Network's analysts mentioned how tough it can be to get a high school star out of a commitment to TCU. You would think it would be tougher when the kid has a father who made millions playing baseball, but the Giants appear to be in good shape with their second-round pick.
Jacob Gonzalez and his father, former Diamondbacks star Luis, both told the Arizona Republic that the third baseman expects to sign with the Giants without complication. Jacob was picked 58th overall Monday night.
"I couldn't be happier and more excited for him," Luis Gonzalez told the Republic. "Spring training is in Arizona. No doubt that he will sign. Jacob and his representative will make it happen and he'll be reporting to camp."
Jacob Gonzalez was a star third baseman at Chaparral High, not far from the Giants' spring home. He hit .449 as a senior and recently visited the Giants for a workout. Jacob called AT&T Park a "great stadium" and told the Arizona Republic that he "couldn't be happier."
The Giants will be happy to get a member of that family on their side. Luis, a five-time All-Star, hit 25 homers against the Giants and batted .304 against his son's new organization.
I couldn't be more proud of my son @Jakegonzo10 Continue to work hard and the sky is the limit. pic.twitter.com/GqCZWpprus— Luis Gonzalez (@Luisgonzo20) June 13, 2017
