July 9th 2023.
Antonio Anderson and Isaiah Drake have taken their baseball careers to the next level. The North Atlanta High School seniors are not only the latest additions to the school's list of MLB draft hopefuls, but they are also expected to be drafted in the first 15 rounds- highly regarded as "early" for prospects.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution estimates that Anderson will be selected by the second or third round and Drake in at least the fifth. The 2023 draft is set to begin on July 9, and will last for three days as the league picks up over 600 players across 20 rounds.
Their coach, Ricky Plante, was amazed by the teenage boys' immense talent. “These two kids could have played for me in college right away,” he shared with the AJC. Anderson is ranked #77 in MLB's draft ranking, beating out both high school and college players. Standing at 6'3", the over 200 pound athlete plays shortstop and is known for his all-around ability and knowledge of how to hit.
Drake utilizes his speed to make up for his slightly shorter stature, coming in at 5-foot-10. He is also 20 pounds lighter than Anderson. Drake made a name for himself as a standout during the MLB Draft Combine and MLB Draft League, and he has professional athleticism in his blood. His older brother, Kenyon, is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens. Drake will become part of the much needed representation for Black players in the MLB.
Originally, Anderson and Drake had committed to keep playing alongside one another for Georgia Tech's D-1 program. However, they are now likely to skip the college route and head straight to their professional careers.
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