Longhorns SS Trey Faltine Drafted No. 213 Overall by Cincinnati Reds

Faltine joins an impressive draft class for the 2022 Texas Longhorns.

Another member of the 2022 Texas Longhorns finds themselves off the board as they continue to churn out draftees.

The versatile shortstop Trey Faltine parlayed a successful 2022 season into a selection in the MLB Draft, as the Cincinnati Reds took Faltine in the seventh round with their No. 213 overall pick. 

The Kid has been chosen.

The @Reds select @TFaltine in the 7th round!#HookEm pic.twitter.com/Jy6mIAOU6W

— Texas Baseball (@TexasBaseball) July 18, 2022

At the plate in 2022, Faltine showed an improvement in the power department despite hitting in multiple spots in the lineup. He would finish the season with a .282/.393/.552 slash line. Most notably was his improved power, as he would launch 15 home runs, good for third on the team while driving in 56 runs, which was good for fourth on the team. 

One area of weakness that was evident throughout the season for Faltine was his proclivity to strike out. While he boasts a swing with a lot of natural pop, he racked up a team-high 104 strikeouts, proving to be truly boom or bust at times at the plate. 

Defensively, Faltine was nearly impeccable, flashing a cannon of an arm and elite range at the shortstop position. Now, Faltine becomes the fifth Longhorn off the board, as he will look to build on his successful 2022 season and continue the legacy of Longhorns in the bigs.  

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You can find Connor Zimmerlee on Twitter @Connorjz98

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