Minnesota State has a pair of former righthanded pitchers and an outfielder on minor league professional rosters this summer.
Bret Mitchell, selected by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the 2010 Major League Draft, is on the roster of the Kingsport Mets of the Appalacian League (Rookie). Kingsports starts its season June 21st.
Chris Odegaard, selected by the Diamondbacks in the 23rd round of the 2009 MLB draft, started the spring with Visalia of the California League (Advanced A), but was recently reassigned to South Bend of the Midwest League (A). Odegaard currently sports a 0-0 record and has a 0.00 earned run average and has eight Ks in 7.2 innings in six appearances with the Silver Hawks.
Mark Dolenc, who is in his sixth season of professional baseball after the Twins took him in the 15th round of the 2006 draft, is playing the outfield for New Britain of the Eastern League (AA). Dolenc is currently hitting .275 in 40 games with the Rock Cats.
This year's MLB Draft is slated for June 6-7-8.
It's great to be a Maverick!
No comments:
Post a Comment