Maryland baseball has had a busy few weeks, but former Terps have been making headlines as well. Multiple Maryland players have signed professional contracts after being drafted, while others are excelling at higher levels. Adam Kolarek, who was called up last week by the Tampa Bay Rays, continues to come out of the bullpen and … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 7/5/2017
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Former Terps lefty Adam Kolarek called up to Tampa Bay Rays
Former Maryland left-hander Adam Kolarek has been called up to the Tampa Bay Rays after spending parts of eight seasons in the minors. Kolarek, 28, pitched for the Terps from 2008 to 2010 before being selected in the 11th round (332nd overall) by the New York Mets in the 2010 MLB Draft. He joins fellow … Continue reading Former Terps lefty Adam Kolarek called up to Tampa Bay Rays
Pro Terps Update: 6/20/17
Two former Terps have already signed with their pro teams after last week's 2017 MLB Draft, while many minor league teams have hit the All-Star Break, with a few Maryland alumni involved. One of those all stars is former Maryland 2B Brandon Lowe, who appeared in the Florida State League All-Star Game after a dominant … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 6/20/17
Six current Terps, three signees selected in 2017 MLB Draft
Kevin Smith and Brian Shaffer highlighted a list of nine Terps, three of whom are incoming freshmen, who were taken in the 2017 MLB Draft this week. Smith, who received preseason All-American honors in January, was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round, 129th overall. The shortstop hit .268 with a team-best … Continue reading Six current Terps, three signees selected in 2017 MLB Draft
Jared Price drafted in 37th round by Miami Marlins
Maryland reliever Jared Price was drafted in the 37th round (1109th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday. It is the second time Price has been drafted, as he was drafted out of high school in 2012 by the New York Mets (33rd round). Price, a fifth-year senior, has had an up-and-down career in College … Continue reading Jared Price drafted in 37th round by Miami Marlins
Ryan Selmer drafted in 31st round by New York Mets
Right-hander Ryan Selmer, the Terps closer in 2017, was selected in the 31st round (937th overall) by the New York Mets in the MLB Draft, Wednesday. Selmer departs College Park after having been a mainstay in the Maryland bullpen for three seasons. As a freshman in 2015, he tied a program record for most appearances … Continue reading Ryan Selmer drafted in 31st round by New York Mets
Marty Costes drafted in 25th round by Houston Astros
Maryland outfielder Marty Costes was selected by the Houston Astros in the 25th round (751st overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday. He is the fourth Terp taken in this draft, and the second one taken Wednesday. Costes, just a draft-eligible sophomore, has emerged as one of Maryland's best hitters over his two seasons as … Continue reading Marty Costes drafted in 25th round by Houston Astros
Jamal Wade drafted in 17th round by Seattle Mariners
Maryland right-hander Jamal Wade was taken in the 17th round (513th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. Wade, a junior from Owings Mills, Maryland, is the third Terp taken in this year’s draft, and the second pitcher. Wade came to Maryland as one of the top third base prospects in … Continue reading Jamal Wade drafted in 17th round by Seattle Mariners
Brian Shaffer Drafted in 6th Round by Arizona Diamondbacks
Brian Shaffer, the 2017 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, was selected in the 6th round (172nd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft, Tuesday. He was the second Terp taken in the 2017 MLB Draft, after Kevin Smith was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round. Shaffer … Continue reading Brian Shaffer Drafted in 6th Round by Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Smith drafted in 4th Round by Toronto Blue Jays
Shortstop Kevin Smith was drafted in the 4th round (129 overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday. He is the first Terp to be drafted this year, and the highest Terp to go since Brandon Lowe went in the 3rd round, 87th overall, to Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. A … Continue reading Kevin Smith drafted in 4th Round by Toronto Blue Jays