Angels Select Matt Thaiss In 2016 MLB Draft

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Updated: June 10, 2016

According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have drafted University of Virginia catcher Matt Thaiss in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

With 16th pick the #Angels select Matt Thaiss, a catcher from University of Virginia.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) June 10, 2016

DiGiovanna reported further news on the selection.

#Angels draftee Matt Thaiss was ranked 28th on Baseball America’s draft board.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) June 10, 2016

Thaiss won the 2015 college World Series with the club last season. This year he lead the team in batting average hitting .375.

Thaiss went to Twitter to show his excitement about being drafted.

It’s an honor to be drafted by the @Angels, can’t thank my family, @UVABaseball, and teammates enough for getting me here

— Matt Thaiss (@Matt_Thaiss) June 10, 2016

Thaiss has shown good power throughout his collegiate career and is open to playing other positions. It would make sense for Thaiss to move over to the corners of the infield with the Angels taking a catcher in last year’s draft Taylor Ward.

As more information surfaces on the Angels and their draft picks we will keep you up to date.

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