Alcorn's Rosa Selected by Angels in 2013 MLB Draft

ANGEL ROSA
(ALCORN STATE ATHLETICS)

LORMAN, Mississippi -- Junior shortstop, Angel Rosa was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 13th round of the  2013 Major League Baseball Draft, with the 397th overall pick.

Rosa, 2013 Pre-Season SWAC Player of the Year, finished the 2013 season with a batting average of .294.  He led the Braves in stolen bases (18) and recorded 50 hits and 26 runs.  Rosa, 6'-2"/182 lbs., is from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and is a graduate of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. 

"Rosa is a special player who works hard in season as well as in the off-season, stated head baseball coach Barrett Rey."  He deserves the opportunity and we know he will make the Alcorn family proud. 

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