Tennis Sensation Coco Gauff’s Brother Codey Draws Attention at MLB Draft Combine

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Tennis Sensation Coco Gauff’s Brother Codey Draws Attention at MLB Draft Combine

Codey, 18, drew MLB Draft Combine attention as a 170 cm-tall switch-hitting catcher after playing at Elite Squad Academy and committing to Missouri in 2024. Father Corey said he “arrived at baseball a little bit later” after football and basketball, but “worked really hard.” Coco’s brother now chases his own path while supporting her tennis career closely.

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