2022 MLB Draft: Here's Where These Georgia Standouts Are Going

Staff Report

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

It was a big night in Major League Baseball as the next generation of stars heard their name called Sunday. This year's draft was extra special for all of the local talent across metro Atlanta.

Druw Jones, from Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners, son of Braves legend and five-time All-Star Andruw Jones, was picked 2nd overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He hit .570 with 13 home runs, 39 RBIs, 72 runs, 33 walks (9 strikeouts) and 32 stolen bases in 2022, according to a release. See more