North Cobb catcher Harry Ford picked 12th overall by Seattle

The Seattle Mariners used the 12th overall pick in Sunday’s First-Year Player Draft on North Cobb catcher Harry Ford.

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Welcome to the Mariners family, Harry Ford!

We've selected the North Cobb HS (Georgia) C/OF with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 #MLBDraft. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/mrNmAFZ3V1
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 12, 2021

Ford becomes the fifth catcher from the state of Georgia to be selected in the first round of the last seven amateur drafts. Four catchers previously picked were: Max Pentecost (2014 - 11th overall, Blue Jays); Tyler Stephenson (2015 - 11th, Reds); Joey Bart (2018 - 2nd, Giants), and Anthony Seigler (2018-23rd, Yankees).

Ford was the second player from Georgia selected Sunday. The Washington Nationals drafted Brady House, a 6-3 infield prospect out of Winder, with the 11th pick.

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