A local baseball player has been drafted into the MLB. Grady Emerson, a shortstop from Fort Worth Christian, was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Emerson had a notable senior season, helping his team reach the state title game. He had a strong batting record and was also skilled at stealing bases and fielding.

Further details about Emerson's draft selection and his accomplishments are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.