MLB Draft

Former Port Neches-Groves’ standout and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns player Carson Roccaforte became the fourth-highest draft selection in ULL history when he was selected by the Kansas City Royals on July 9 in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft.

After a monster 2022 season that featured 16 homers, 68 RBIs and 25 stolen bases – one of just three NCAA Division I players to reach 15-plus homers and 25-plus steals – Roccaforte played in the Cape Cod League before returning to ULL for the 2023 season. According to MLB.com, scouts appreciate Roccaforte’s “hit tool and speed and believe, with the right adjustments, more power can be unlocked.”