MLB Draft begins on Monday

MLB Draft begins on Monday

Clemson Athletic Communications – 2015-06-07 19:34:12.0

CLEMSON, S.C. – The 2015 Major League Baseball first-year player draft will be held Monday-Wednesday, June 8-10 in New Jersey. The 40-round draft begins Monday (first two rounds and supplemental picks) at 7 p.m. on MLB.com, followed by Tuesday’s selections (rounds 3-10) at 1 p.m. and Wednesday’s picks (rounds 11-40) at noon.
Clemson’s rich history of draft selections dates to 1965, when Tommy Chapman was the Tigers’ first-ever draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies. At least one Tiger has been drafted every year since 1987, a 28-year streak. Six Tigers were drafted in 2014, including lefthander Matthew CrownoverMatthew CrownoverJr. LH Pitcher#44 6-0, 210Ringgold, GAView Full Profile, who returned in 2015 and was named ACC Pitcher-of-the-year along with earning first-team All-America honors.
Three Tigers are listed among the top-200 prospects for the draft by Baseball America, infielder Tyler KriegerTyler KriegerJr. Infielder#3 6-1, 170Johns Creek, GAView Full Profile (109), lefthander Zack ErwinZack ErwinJr. LH Pitcher#33 6-5, 195Duluth, GAView Full Profile (117) and outfielder Steven DuggarSteven DuggarJr. Outfielder#9 6-2, 195Moore, SCView Full Profile (167).

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MLB Draft begins on Monday
Source: TigerNet Updates