Junior pitchers McKinley Moore and Chandler Fidel heard their names called on day three of the Major League Baseball Draft. Moore was selected in the 14th round (pick 410) by the Chicago White Sox while Fidel was selected in the 23rd round (pick 700) by the Cleveland Indians.

Two UA Little Rock pitchers selected for Major League Baseball Draft

Two baseball players from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been selected for the Major League Baseball Draft.  Continue reading “Two UA Little Rock pitchers selected for Major League Baseball Draft”

Justin Garcia

Justin Garcia selected in 17th round of MLB draft by Arizona Diamondbacks

Recently graduated University of Arkansas at Little Rock pitcher Justin Garcia added one more accolade to his impressive resume, becoming the latest Trojan to be drafted by a Major League Baseball program. Garcia was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 17th round, becoming the 24th player in program history selected by an MLB franchise.  Continue reading “Justin Garcia selected in 17th round of MLB draft by Arizona Diamondbacks”