For all Major League Baseball teams, the rookie draft presents an opportunity to look for players who can provide in their championship or playoff aspirations. This year, several Ole Miss alumni entered the draft and look to make an impact in the pro league.
The first Rebels selected are the following:
Ryan Rolison
The sophomore, left-handed pitcher is the sole Rebel drafted in the first round this year and the first to earn the distinction since 2010. He had a solid collegiate career, owning one of the most solid fastballs and sliders in the SEC. He admitted, though, that he needs to improve his changeup to make sure he gets to be part of the pitcher rotation of Colorado Rockies, which selected Rolison with the 22nd pick.
Nick Fortes
Three rounds later, one of Ole Miss’s best hitters, Nick Fortes, was selected by the Miami Marlins with the 117th overall pick. Fortes was also the Rebels’ starting catcher after being positioned as first baseman early in his career. Other than his sound batting stats, he was also able to show his defensive versatility, particularly in throwing out base stealers.
Brady Feigl
Ole Miss lost another rotation player when in the fifth round, Oakland Athletics drafted right-handed pitcher Brady Feigl. He used to play as a reliever before working his way up to becoming the Rebels’ weekend starter.
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