The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft concluded Tuesday with five Clemson players chosen by big league clubs.
After four Tigers players were selected on Day 2 of the draft Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks tabbed Clemson left-hander Rocco Reid in the 15th round (No. 464 overall) Tuesday.
Reid’s selection followed those of Clemson infielder Blake Wright (fourth round, Colorado Rockies), right-hander Austin Gordon (fourth round, Los Angeles Angels), outfielder Will Taylor (fifth round, Pittsburgh Pirates), and left-hander Tristan Smith (fifth round, Cincinnati Reds).
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Reid has another year of eligibility remaining after spending his junior season primarily out of the bullpen for the Tigers. The southpaw from Greenville pitched in 15 games, making three starts. He was 2-1 with a 5.82 ERA in 21 2/3 innings total. Reid struck out 26 batters and walked 15.
In three years with the Tigers, Reid has compiled a 2-2 record and a 6.31 ERA over 43 appearances (five starts). He has struck out 58 batters and walked 35 in 51 1/3 innings total.
Clemson had several other players eligible for the draft who didn’t hear their names called, namely catcher/first baseman Jimmy Obertop and infielder Jacob Hinderleider. Pitchers Rob Hughes and Ty Olenchuk also went undrafted.
The Tigers finished the 2024 season at No. 9 in the final USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll after going 44-16 overall and reaching the Super Regionals for the first time since 2010.
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