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Cardinals draft Oxford's 17-year-old shortstop 50th overall

The 17-year-old switch-hitter is the highest-drafted player in Oxford High School history, and scouts project plus defense and developing power.

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Oxford shortstop Rocco Maniscalco is headed to the pros after the Cardinals picked the 17-year-old in the second round of the MLB draft.

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Cardinals draft Oxford's 17-year-old shortstop 50th overall

Oxford shortstop Rocco Maniscalco is headed to the pros after the Cardinals picked the 17-year-old in the second round of the MLB draft.

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Oxford's Rocco Maniscalco becomes youngest player ever drafted

Oxford High School standout Rocco Maniscalco is headed to professional baseball after being selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 50th overall pick.

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Oxford star infielder selected by St. Louis Cardinals in second round of 2026 MLB Draft

Maniscalco was selected with the No. 50 overall pick, which has an estimated slot value of $1.98 million.

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Dothan Eagle broke the news on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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