Men UConn and the 2023 MLB Draft

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ANDREW SEARS SELECTED BY TIGERS ON DAY TWO OF MLB DRAFT - University of Connecticut Athletics

SEATTLE – UConn left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the tenth round of the MLB Draft on Monday afternoon, going 290th overall.

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[huskymedic]

David Smith joins Andrew Sears in the Detroit sustem.

 

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I really wanted to see the Captain get selected in the MLB draft after the great season he had this spring. Certainly glad to see this happen. David Smith was a terrific all around player for UConn baseball.

 

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[MarkyMark]

I really wanted to see the Captain get selected in the MLB draft after the great season he had this spring. Certainly glad to see this happen. David Smith was a terrific all around player for UConn baseball.

Well said and congrats to Smitty. He was selfless this past season having to play 2B move to LF shift over to CF back to LF and then back to CF to finish the season. Shows what he is made of as a teammate.

 

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Well said and congrats to Smitty. He was selfless this past season having to play 2B move to LF shift over to CF back to LF and then back to CF to finish the season. Shows what he is made of as a teammate.

As I have posted in these threads before, I believe the quality defensive flexibility that David Smith showed in playing multiple defensive spots in the field helped in getting him picked in this draft.

 

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[BaseballDog]

Ray Fagnant got his guy

 

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[scotty0330]

Good for him. He wasn’t even on the radar until this year. Came to UConn and made the most of it. Plus he is who he is no change in role. A lefty who can come in and get you the tough outs especially against LHH.

 

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Zach Fogell made the most of his time with UConn baseball, that's for sure. Also seems that quality lefty pitchers are always in demand during the MLB draft.

 

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[SockCymbal]

I haven't looked yet. Were any incoming recruits drafted?

 

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[HookC22]

Ray Fagnant got his guy

Haha Ray was a regular this year as always. Great guy.

 

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SMITH AND FOGELL SELECTED ON DAY THREE OF MLB DRAFT - University of Connecticut Athletics

SEATTLE - UConn stars David Smith and Zach Fogell both heard their names called on the final day of the 2023 MLB Draft, with Smith being selected in the 14th round

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Considering Ben Huber was not picked in the MLB draft last year, I'm not really surprised that he was not picked in this MLB draft either. Huber had another terrific season with UConn, but he was also another year older, which was not wear well when it comes to draft consideration.

Well, last year Erik Stock was not taken in the draft, but he was signed as a free agent after the draft. Hopefully the same thing will happen with Ben Huber.

 

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Considering Ben Huber was not picked in the MLB draft last year, I'm not really surprised that he was not picked in this MLB draft either. Huber had another terrific season with UConn, but he was also another year older, which was not wear well when it comes to draft consideration.

Well, last year Erik Stock was not taken in the draft, but he was signed as a free agent after the draft. Hopefully the same thing will happen with Ben Huber.

Also hope to see Freeberger sign as a free agent as well. From what I understand he has used up his college eligibility as well.

 

[BaseballDog]

Haha Ray was a regular this year as always. Great guy.

Agree great guy. Probably one of the most commonly seen scouts at UConn baseball games home and away.

 

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I haven't looked yet. Were any incoming recruits drafted?

nope

 

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