Rays take Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson with No. 2 pick in draft
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Texas high school standout Grady Emerson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Texas high school standout Grady Emerson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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