Every year hundreds of talented juco players transfer to NCAA Division I four-year colleges around the country looking to make an impact. Last season no JC transfer had a greater impact than Gage Miller (Alabama), who made an immediate and profound difference for the Crimson Tide. The everyday third baseman batted in the middle of the Crimson Tide’s lineup, slashing .381/.474/.702 with 18 home runs. He was selected in the third round, 92nd overall by the Marlins.
Other impact hitters and top five round picks included Florida State OF/C Marco Dinges (4th round; Brewers) and Coastal Carolina INF Sam Antonacci (5th round; White Sox).
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