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Boricuas Who Could Be Chosen in the MLB Novice Draft

Published Jul 10, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: Puerto Rico has a rich baseball tradition and a strong following of MLB.

Justin Lebrón, a shortstop from the University of Alabama, and Aiden Ruiz, from The Stony Brook High School in New York, are potential first-round picks in the MLB novice draft this Saturday. If chosen, they would be the first Puerto Ricans selected in the draft.

Both players have Puerto Rican heritage and are considered top prospects.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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