Carson Roccaforte
| Carson Roccaforte | |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: March 29, 2002 Beaumont, Texas | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Carson Anthony Roccaforte (born March 29, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Amateur career[edit]
Roccaforte played college baseball at Louisiana. He had a career year in 2022 batting .374, with 16 home runs, along with 68 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. He was one of just three NCAA Division I players to reach 15 plus homers and 25 plus steals.[1] For his performance on the year he was named First Team All Sun-Belt, and named First Team NCAA Division I South All-Region.[2] Roccaforte would take a slight step down in the 2023 season having a .318 batting average with eight home runs, and 55 RBI, along with a program record 26 doubles.[3] Roccaforte finished his career with a .325 batting average, with 28 home runs, and 145 RBI's.[4]
Professional career[edit]
Roccaforte was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the second round with the 66th overall selection of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] On July 25, 2023, Roccaforte signed with the Royals for a $897,500 signing bonus.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Rogers, Anne. "Kansas City tabs Wolters, Roccaforte to round out Day 1". MLB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Sullivan, Matt (15 June 2022). "Carson Roccaforte named first team ABCA/Rawling NCAA Division I South All-Region". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Diaz, Cory. "What the Kansas City Royals are getting in Louisiana baseball's Carson Roccaforte". Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Jamarcus (10 July 2023). "Carson Roccaforte drafted 66th overall in MLB Draft by Royals". KATC. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Royals' Carson Roccaforte: Drafted with 66th pick". CBS Sports. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Green, PJ (10 July 2023). "Royals take outfielder Carson Roccaforte in the 2023 MLB Draft". Fox4. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Royals sign 19 of 21 Draft picks, including 11th-rounder Dickey". MLB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.