Daniel Pierce | |
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Tampa Bay Rays | |
Shortstop | |
Born: Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. | August 4, 2006|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joseph Daniel Pierce (born August 4,2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Pierce attended Mill Creek High School in Hoschton,Georgia. [1] As a junior in 2024,he batted .345 with two home runs and 25 RBI,with 13 stolen bases. [2] During the 2024 summer season,Pierce batted .408 with two home runs and 26 RBI. [3]
Pierce entered his senior year in 2025 as a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. [4] [5] He finished his senior season slashing .451/.605/.939 with eight home runs,27 RBI,and 18 stolen bases. [6] [7] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Georgia. [8]
Pierce was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. [9] [10] He signed with Tampa Bay for a $4.31 million signing bonus on July 18,2025. [11]