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Grady Emerson wins Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 3, 2026
· 5 min read
Grady Emerson was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year after a stellar senior season that saw him lead Fort Worth Christian to their eighth TAPPS state title game, and Emerson could soon find his name called in the first few picks of the MLB Draft in July. Emerson, the number 1 hi
Key takeaway Emerson, the number 1 high school prospect in the country, is committed to play baseball at the University of Texas.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Grady Emerson was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year after a stellar senior season that saw him lead Fort Worth Christian to their eighth TAPPS state title game, and Emerson could soon find his name called in the first few picks of the MLB Draft in July. Emerson, the number 1 hi
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