Watch Giants top pick James Tibbs III receive draft call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Being selected in the MLB draft is among the highest honors a baseball player can receive, and top Giants pick James Tibbs III soaked up his life-changing moment surrounded by family and friends.
San Francisco selected Tibbs No. 13 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, and the heartwarming moment he received the Giants’ call, with the room bursting into celebration upon the official announcement the Florida State star was being taken.
Tibbs, a standout first baseman/outfielder during his college career with the Seminoles, had a strong final season at Florida State, crushing 28 home runs with 95 RBIs and a .363 batting average in 68 games.
The power-hitting lefty has experience playing all three outfield positions, and spent the entire 2024 season in right field, where the Giants don’t have a clear long-term fixture that potentially would block Tibbs ascent to the big league roster down the line.
San Francisco took a Florida State player in the first round, the Giants ended up getting a franchise legend in Buster Posey, a good omen as Tibbs aims to follow in the footsteps of the Seminole legend.
While there is a long road for Tibbs to make San Francisco’s MLB roster, for now he and those close to him can relish in the unforgettable moment.
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