Former Canton Eagle drafted in 1st round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners
Posted/updated on: July 14, 2026 at 3:17 am
CANTON, Texas (KETK) — During the MLB Draft over the weekend, former Canton Eagle Ace Reese was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the 24th overall pick.
Reese will be joining the Mariners organization after spending the past two seasons playing third base for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. During his final season with the Bulldogs this past spring, Reese led the team with 24 home runs and 74 RBI’s while also concluding the year with a .336 batting average.
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Before his stint with the Bulldogs, Reese began his college career with the University of Houston, where he recorded hits in 12 out of his first 13 games with the Cougars and was named to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team following his lone season in Houston.
After being selected by the Mariners on Saturday, Reese joins former MLB pitcher Colton Brewer as the second Canton High School alumnus to be taken in the MLB Draft.
Two former East Texans were also selected during the draft this past weekend. Former Rusk Eagle pitcher Ross Davis was selected in the 20th round by the Baltimore Orioles and former Livingston Lion Damian Ruiz, who was drafted in the ninth round by the Cincinnati Reds.
