Clemson infielder selected on MLB draft second day

Parker earned All-ACC honors this past season. (Clemson athletics photo)

Brandon Rink · Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer · Monday, July 12 2021

Clemson shortstop James Parker was selected 234th overall in the eighth round of the MLB draft on Monday by the Seattle Mariners.

Parker was named second-team All-ACC this past season after hitting a team-best .324 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs.

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the Anderson native hit .294 with seven RBIs over 13 games.

On day two of the MLB Draft @TLHanna_Basebal alum & @ClemsonBaseball shortstop James Parker was selected by the @Mariners in the 8th round w/ the 234th pick.
Talking today, @james_parker15 told @WSPA7, w/ degree in hand he is ready to go pro & could sign within the next week. pic.twitter.com/62DtzZ8qN6
— Todd Summers (@ToddSummers7) July 13, 2021

Congrats, @james_parker15?? ????

The sophomore INF was drafted in the eighth round (No. 234 overall) by @Mariners!#ClemsonFamily ?? ??#MLBDraft @MLB pic.twitter.com/OTXncxqJsQ
— Clemson Baseball (@ClemsonBaseball) July 12, 2021

We’ve selected James Parker out of @ClemsonBaseball with our pick in the 8th round. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/qYu5um2Lda
— Mariners Player Development (@MsPlayerDev) July 12, 2021