Former utility player Kevin Biondic signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, Maryland baseball announced Friday afternoon on Twitter. Biondic is the third Terp this year to sign a professional contract, joining fifth-round draft selection Nick Dunn (St. Louis) and 22nd-rounder Marty Costes (Houston). Fall 2017: Kevin Biondic becomes a college pitcher Summer … Continue reading Kevin Biondic signs contract with Red Sox

Juniors Nick Dunn and Marty Costes were the only two current Maryland players selected in the 2018 MLB Draft this week, the fewest since 2011 when left-hander Adam Kolarek — now with the Tampa Bay Rays — was the lone Terp taken. Two Maryland commits — Nick Decker and Jack Herman — were also selected, … Continue reading Two current Terps, two signees selected in 2018 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros selected outfielder Marty Costes in the 22nd round (672nd overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft Wednesday afternoon, making him the first Maryland player chosen in consecutive drafts since 2013-14. He was selected by the Astros in the 25th round last year. As a draft-eligible sophomore, Costes was the 751st overall pick in 2017, but returned to Maryland for his junior … Continue reading Marty Costes drafted by Houston Astros in 22nd round

The St. Louis Cardinals selected infielder Nick Dunn in the 5th round (153rd overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft Tuesday afternoon, making the junior second baseman the first current Terp taken in this year's draft. Maryland has now had a top-five round pick in each of the last five years. In just three seasons at Maryland, the Sunbury, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Nick Dunn drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in 5th round