Maryland catcher Kevin Martir was selected by the Houston Astros in the 18th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Wednesday. "It means a lot to be given this opportunity because not everyone is given it," Martir said. "It's awesome to see my teammates get selected as well. We feel beyond blessed to have the opportunity." Martir … Continue reading Kevin Martir selected by the Houston Astros in the 18th Round

Maryland RHP Kevin Mooney was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 15th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Wednesday. "It means a lot to me," Mooney said. "I just want to thank our fans and everybody, it's been an awesome ride. I can't wait to see what the future of Maryland baseball holds." Mooney … Continue reading Kevin Mooney drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 15th Round

by John Vittas The Milwaukee Brewers selected Maryland 3B Jose Cuas in the 11th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Wednesday. Cuas could join teammate Jake Drossner in the Brewers system. He is the fourth Terrapin to be drafted by Milwaukee in the last four seasons. Cuas led the Terps in home runs (11) and … Continue reading Jose Cuas selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 11th Round

by John Vittas  Four Maryland Terrapins were selected in Day Two of the 2015 MLB Draft: R-So. 2B Brandon Lowe - 3rd Round - Tampa Bay Rays DRAFT DAY ARTICLE       FULL DRAFT PROFILE Jr. LHP Alex Robinson - 5th Round - Minnesota Twins DRAFT DAY ARTICLE       FULL DRAFT PROFILE Jr. OF … Continue reading Four Terps selected in Day Two of MLB Draft

by John Vittas The Milwaukee Brewers selected Maryland LHP Jake Drossner in the 10th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Tuesday. The talented left-hander led the 2014 Maryland Super Regional team in ERA, going 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA over 62.1 innings. Drossner had a difficult 2015, but has a fresh arm with three plus pitches … Continue reading Jake Drossner selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 10th Round

The Minnesota Twins selected Maryland CF LaMonte Wade in the 9th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Tuesday. Wade could join Maryland teammates Blake Schmit and Alex Robinson in the Twins' system. The athletic centerfielder saw his draft stock skyrocket after a terrific 2015 NCAA Tournament. Wade delivered three run-saving plays and two home runs en … Continue reading LaMonte Wade drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 9th Round

by John Vittas The Minnesota Twins selected Maryland LHP Alex Robinson in the 5th Round of the 2015 MLB Draft Tuesday. He could join former teammate Blake Schmit in the Minnesota system. "The opportunity to play professional baseball is a blessing," Robinson said Tuesday. "This is one of those milestones. The work has only just begun … Continue reading Alex Robinson selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 5th Round

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Maryland 2B Brandon Lowe in the 3rd Round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Lowe was First Team All-Big Ten in 2015, batting .331 with nine home runs and 53 RBI. He led the Terrapins in hits, RBIs, walks, HBP, doubles, TB, runs and stolen bases. "It was a surreal feeling," … Continue reading Brandon Lowe drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 3rd Round

by John Vittas Several former Maryland Terrapins continue to make an impact across Minor League Baseball. 2010 Mets draft pick and lefty reliever Adam Kolarek has thrown 13 consecutive scoreless innings for Double-A Binghamton. He's allowed only three hits and two walks over that span, while striking out nine. This dominant stretch comes on the heels … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Kolarek on 13-inning scoreless streak, Schmit debuts with Cedar Rapids

by John Vittas Former Terp Jimmy Reed is dominating the Florida State League through his first four starts. The Gaithersburg product has pitched at least seven innings over his last three starts and has not allowed more than three runs in any start this year. He is 2-0 with a 2.20 ERA for the High-A … Continue reading Minor League Update: Reed dominating the Florida State League