Kahlil Watson
Kahlil Lorenzo Watson (born April 16, 2003) is an American baseball shortstop in the Miami Marlins organization. He was selected in the first round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Marlins. Amateur career. Watson attended Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He played both baseball and football. As a freshman, Watson hit .389 with two home runs, 22 runs batted in (RBI) and 17 stolen bases. As a sophomore he hit .578 with six home runs, 23 RBI and 26 stolen bases. In 2021, as a senior, he hit .513 with six  home runs. He committed to North Carolina State University to play college baseball. Professional career. Watson was selected 16th overall by the Miami Marlins in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. He signed for $4.5 million. He made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Marlins, slashing .394/.524/.606 with three doubles, two triples, five RBIs and four stolen bases over nine games. He opened the 2022 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Single-A Florida State League.