Baseball
Three Cowboys Selected on Day 3 of MLB Draft
As the long and arduous process that is Major League Baseball’s Draft came to an end on Wednesday, three more Cowboys heard their names called. Junior third baseman Garrett Benge, junior right-handed pitcher Blake Battenfield and sophomore left-handed pitcher Carson Teel were all selected.
On Day 1, the Cowboys saw their two highest-rated high school signees taken in Stillwater’s Ryan Vilade and Southmoore’s Conner Uselton. On Day 2, senior pitchers Trey Cobb and Tyler Buffett were picked, as well as junior All-Big 12 outfielder Garrett McCain.
Here’s a look at the Cowboys who were selected as well as the incoming signees who were picked.
Current Cowboys Drafted
| Player | Pick | Round | Team | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Buffett | 167 | 6th | Cincinnati Reds | RHP | Senior |
| Trey Cobb | 247 | 8th | New York Mets | RHP | Senior |
| Garrett McCain | 305 | 10th | Detroit Tigers | OF | Junior |
| Garrett Benge | 401 | 13th | Boston Red Sox | IF | Junior |
| Blake Battenfield | 507 | 17th | Chicago White Sox | RHP | Junior |
| Carson Teel | 1,121 | 27th | Boston Red Sox | LFP | Soph. |
Signees Drafted
| Player | Pick | Round | Team | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Vilade | 48 | 2nd | Colorado Rockies | SS/3B | Stillwater HS |
| Conner Uselton | 72 | CBB | Pittsburgh Pirates | OF | Southmoore HS |
| Mason House | 78 | 3rd | San Diego Padres | CF | Whitehouse HS |
| Jake Taylor | 740 | 25th | Atlanta Braves | C | Shawnee HS |
Selected players do not have to sign with a club. High school prospects who instead choose to go to a four-year school like OSU will be eligible again following after their third season or if they turn 21 within 45 days of the draft. Juniors in college can be eligible again after their senior season if they choose to return to school. Any player can be drafted as many as five times.
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