Marlins Draft Jacob Lombard, Brother of Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr.

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Marlins Draft Jacob Lombard, Brother of Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr.

Top prospect Lombard is heading to Miami. "Jacob Lombard, the brother of Yankees' prized prospect George Lombard Jr. and the son of Tigers' bench coach George Lombard, is drafted by the Marlins," per Bob Nightengale. The 18-year-old hit .477 with 9 homers, 25 RBIs and 52 runs in 29 games. He boasts above-average power and plus speed.

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