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2012 MLB Draft: Texas A&M Outfielder Tyler Naquin Picked By Indians With No. 15 Pick

Texas A&M outfielder Tyler Naquin was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the No. 15 pick in the 2012 MLB Draft.

SECAUCUS, NJ - JUNE 07:  MLB commissioner Bud Selig speaks during the MLB First Year Player Draft on June 7, 2010 held in Studio 42 at the MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey.  (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
SECAUCUS, NJ - JUNE 07: MLB commissioner Bud Selig speaks during the MLB First Year Player Draft on June 7, 2010 held in Studio 42 at the MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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Texas A&M's season may have ended on Sunday, but the sad feelings of defeat have quickly been followed by joy for some Aggies who were selected in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft.

Outfielder Tyler Naquin was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the No. 15 overall pick. The pick surprised many, as he was projected to go toward later part of the first round.

Naquin led the Aggies with a .380 average on the season, along with three home runs and 49 RBIs. In the field, his throwing arm has been lauded as one of the best. He also showed some speed with 21 stolen bases in 26 attempts.

For more information on the Aggies, check out I Am The 12th Man. For more on the Cleveland Indians, check out Let's Go Tribe.

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