Virginia Shortstop Eric Becker | 2026 MLB Draft

Virginia shortstop Eric Becker was selected 58th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. A big shortstop at 6'3", he has the arm strength and range to continue to play short but could also be moved over to third base as well. A career .366 hitter in college with an OPS above .950 all three years in college; Becker is a player with a very high floor. Eric Becker is someone who should be a mainstay on the left side of the infield for the Cincinnati Reds for years to come.

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