Drew Gonzalez, the slugger from Americas High who lit up the scoreboard with 13 home runs and 54 RBI in 2026, officially signed his pro contract with the New York Yankees this past Wednesday, July 15. The kid is officially a professional baseball player.
The Numbers That Got Him Drafted
Gonzalez was the 189th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. That went down on Sunday, July 12, the second day of the two-day, 20-round draft. What a grab for the Yankees, right? This kid just graduated from Americas High this June, and he was the El Paso Times' All-City MVP. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound infielder, who played both third base and shortstop, crushed 13 home runs and drove in a whopping 54 runs in 2026, helping his Trailblazers squad make it all the way to the Class 5A, Division 1 regional finals. Plus, he snagged first-team Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State honors. Those are some serious high school bona fides!From Lubbock-Bound to Locker Room Ready
Here’s the kicker: if Gonzalez hadn’t signed with the Yankees, he was set to play college ball at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. But when one of the most successful organizations in pro sports comes calling after you get drafted, you gotta listen. His goal is crystal clear. "My goal is to play in the major leagues one day and I'm forward now with that goal in mind," Gonzalez said. He’s already down in Tampa, Florida, at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the team's facility, ready to start the grind. "I'll be here in Florida for a couple of months to work out and compete. I got my locker today, met other new players and I'm ready to get to work." That's the mindset you love to see! So, while he’s just starting out, this is the first real step on that big league journey. The dream of becoming a Major League Baseball player is now officially underway for Drew Gonzalez. We're gonna be watching!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.