This week, Alabama native and Thorsby High School alum Tanner Jones was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Jones, who wrapped up his collegiate career at Texas A&M as a junior, was the third Aggie pitcher to be taken this year. By the end of the draft seven Aggies has been selected.
“I have been dreaming of this since I was four years old, so this is a longtime dream come true, but now the work has just begun,” Jones told The Clanton Advertiser. He called it a “no brainer” to sign with the Royals.
“I accepted it, and I saw my name on TV. I am extremely grateful for it.”
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— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) July 15, 2024
According to Texas A&M, Jones spent one season with the team. He had a 3-1 record with a 6.33 ERA in 15 appearances that included 12 starts. He also struck out 47 batters against 19 walks.
Prior to coming to A&M, Jones spent two seasons at Jacksonville State, where he was 9-7 with a 4.93 ERA. While there, he fanned 127 batters, while walking 57.
Jones is the only student-athlete from Thorsby High to ever sign with an NCAA Division I program.
