Hunter Parsons and A.J. Lee were the only Terps selected in the 2019 MLB Draft earlier this week, marking the second consecutive year where only two Maryland players have been drafted. In addition to the two seniors, three signees––Tucker Flint, Ryan Ramsey and Bobby Zmarzlak––were drafted. If they choose to attend Maryland, they won't be … Continue reading Two seniors, three signees selected in 2019 MLB Draft
Terps in the Pros
AJ Lee drafted by Astros in 34th round
The Houston Astros drafted Maryland shortstop A.J. Lee in the 34th round on Wednesday. Lee is the second player drafted in the 2019 MLB Draft, after the Mets took Hunter Parsons in the 19th round. A three-year starting infielder for the Terps, Lee's final season at Maryland marked a comeback after a lackluster junior campaign. … Continue reading AJ Lee drafted by Astros in 34th round
Hunter Parsons drafted by New York Mets in 19th round
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
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
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
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
Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Former Terrapin infielder Brandon Lowe has signed a six-year extension with the Tampa Bay Rays, per reports. The deal guarantees Lowe with $24 million and includes two club options. After making his major-league debut last August, Lowe appeared in 43 games for the Rays, batting .233 and ending the season with a .324 on-base percentage in … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Former Terp Brandon Lowe set to make MLB debut
Former Maryland infielder Brandon Lowe is set to make his Major League Baseball debut for the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday afternoon. He received his first call up to the majors on Saturday after playing in 46 games this season for the Durham Bulls (AAA). Lowe is the third Terrapin on an active MLB roster in … Continue reading Former Terp Brandon Lowe set to make MLB debut
Former catcher Justin Morris to sign contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
Former Maryland baseball catcher Justin Morris confirmed that he'll sign a minor league contract Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He'll fly to Florida on Monday before making it official at the team's Spring Training facility in Bradenton. The Edgewater native made an announcement Friday morning via Twitter. I want to thank the @Pirates for giving … Continue reading Former catcher Justin Morris to sign contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
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