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Ocala's Kolten Smith Drafted by Minnesota Twins

7/17/2025

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Kolten Smith, a proud Ocala native and former Forest High School baseball standout, has made waves by being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2025 MLB draft, selected in the 12th round as the 359th pick. This right-handed pitcher shone at the University of Georgia, racking up accolades like the SEC Academic Honor Roll and a coveted spot on the Golden Spikes Award Watch list.

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Kolten Smith, a proud Ocala native and former Forest High School baseball standout, has made waves by being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2025 MLB draft, selected in the 12th round as the 359th pick. This right-handed pitcher shone at the University of Georgia, racking up accolades like the SEC Academic Honor Roll and a coveted spot on the Golden Spikes Award Watch list.