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Story summary
- The Seattle Mariners selected Ace Reese with the No. 24 overall pick.
- Reese, a No. 18 prospect, posted a .336 average, 24 homers and a .721 slugging percentage.
- The club pivoted to college players, drafting LSU outfielder Jake Brown at No. 65 and UNC Wilmington third baseman Trevor Lucas at No. 129.
- The strategy saved the Mariners $300 K on Reese and Lucas and preserved $450 K for Day 2.
