The New York Mets selected Maryland starting right-hander Hunter Parsons in the 19th round (568th overall) of the MLB Draft on Wednesday. The junior is the first Terrapin taken in this year's draft.. Parsons, who threw a pair of no-hitters before his Maryland career, was drafted in the 40th round by the Cleveland Indians out of … Continue reading Hunter Parsons drafted by New York Mets in 19th round
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MLB Draft Preview: 2019
Though the Maryland baseball season is over, the 2019 MLB Draft is right around the corner. Only two Terps were selected in last year's draft, including Nick Dunn, who was drafted in the 5th round, though three more signed undrafted. This year, the draft will take place from Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5. … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: 2019
Pro Terps Update: Red Sox call up former Terp Mike Shawaryn
The Boston Red Sox called up right-hander Mike Shawaryn on Thursday, according to the team. With the promotion, Shawaryn joins three other former Terps in the majors: Brandon Lowe and Adam Kolarek in Tampa and Brett Cecil in St. Louis. https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1134184325895864323 After three dominant years at Maryland, where Shawaryn won 30 games overall and struck … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Red Sox call up former Terp Mike Shawaryn
Six Terrapins earn Big Ten yearly awards
After powering Maryland's cleanup spot with 12 homers in the regular season, infielder Maxwell Costes was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Tuesday — one of six Terps to earn a yearly award from the conference. https://twitter.com/B1Gbaseball/status/1130896406829568002 Costes, also named to the All-Big Ten first team as a first baseman, is joined … Continue reading Six Terrapins earn Big Ten yearly awards
Maryland’s Big Ten tournament scenario cheat sheet
With three games left to play in the regular season, Maryland sits in 10th place in the Big Ten Conference standings, just a half-game back of eighth-place Rutgers for the final conference tournament spot. The Terps are now 9-12 in conference play, after losing two of three to Minnesota over the weekend. Maryland no longer … Continue reading Maryland’s Big Ten tournament scenario cheat sheet
Pro Terps Update: 4/16/19
Three former Terps started the 2019 season in the majors, and it's likely more will reach the big leagues for the first time in their careers by the end of the year. Here's a look at those pro Terps whose seasons have already started: LHP Brett Cecil, St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) While Cecil spent part … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 4/16/19
Maxwell Costes wins 3rd Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Maryland infielder Maxwell Costes picked up hits in all five games last week, including two home runs, helping earn his third Big Ten Freshman of the Week award of the season. https://twitter.com/B1Gbaseball/status/1117864919280623619 In the Terps' 3-2 week, which included a midweek win over William & Mary a pair of victories against Northwestern, Costes drove in … Continue reading Maxwell Costes wins 3rd Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Maryland freshmen prove they belong, get first at-bats as Terps
When Maryland baseball traveled for the majority of its early-season games, infielder Josh Maguire stayed in College Park. He and catcher Tavan Shahidi would work in extra offensive reps while the Terps spent their weekends on the road. Oftentimes, players that aren’t expected to receive time on the field are excluded from team travel plans. … Continue reading Maryland freshmen prove they belong, get first at-bats as Terps
Former Terps Kolarek, Lowe make Rays’ Opening Day Roster
Two former Maryland Terrapins, left-hander Adam Kolarek and infielder Brandon Lowe, will begin the 2019 MLB season on the Tampa Bay Rays' 25-man roster, manager Kevin Cash revealed Tuesday. Kolarek, who edged out teammate Emilio Pagán for the final roster spot, didn't have the best spring, pitching 9.2 innings with an 8.38 ERA. However, Kolarek … Continue reading Former Terps Kolarek, Lowe make Rays’ Opening Day Roster
Former Terps pitcher Ryan Hill signs pro contract
Former Maryland right-hander Ryan Hill signed a professional contract with the Florence Freedom (Ky.) of the Frontier League on March 18, according to the league website. https://twitter.com/FlorenceFreedom/status/1110544765198757889 Hill transferred to Maryland from Grayson County College in 2016, where he put up a 2.29 ERA in 39.1 innings pitched in 2016, and recorded a combined 89 … Continue reading Former Terps pitcher Ryan Hill signs pro contract