St. Louis Cardinals select Florida infielder commit Brendan Lawson in 2024 MLB Draft

Florida infielder commit Brendan Lawson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 561 overall pick in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Lawson played his high school baseball at P27 Academy (S.C.). He played for the Trenton Thunder in the Collegiate Summer League in 2024.

In 10 games, Lawson has 45 plate appearances, 11 hits, two RBI, six runs scored, 12 walks and a .344 batting average.

Lawson shared earlier on Tuesday that he was planning to go to Gainesville to play for the Gators. It will be interesting to see if the fact that he got drafted changes his line of thinking.

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Brendan Lawson selected in 2024 MLB Draft

Lawson is very disciplined at the plate but is unorthodox in his approach. While his multi-faceted in the infield, Lawson is bound for the edge or even the outfield, based on scouting reports.

“Lawson is an advanced prep hitter with a disciplined approach and an unusual setup at the plate,” his scouting report reads. “He holds his hands above his head before starting his left-handed stroke, though that doesn’t stop him from barreling balls with regularity. Some evaluators think he’ll develop into a 20-homer threat, while others question his bat speed and think he has more fringy power.”

Lawson might be a better fit for the outfield when it’s all said and done. However, it’ll remain to be seen whether he accepts his professional selection or goes to Gainesville.

“With fringy speed and average arm strength, Lawson is unlikely to remain at shortstop in pro ball. The Florida recruit has good hands and can make some plays at short, but he’ll probably lose a step as he adds more muscle to his wiry 6-foot-3 frame. He projects as more of a third baseman or left fielder in the long run.”