Several Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players heard their names called on the first two days of the 2024 MLB draft. On the third day of the 2024 MLB draft, Alabama outfielder Ian Petrutz was selected in the 12th round (No. 351 overall pick) by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Petrutz came to Alabama by way of Maryland. The New Jersey native suited up for the Terrapins under current Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn. In two years in College Park, Petrutz amassed a .288 batting average to go along with 23 home runs and 91 runs batted in.
Following his sophomore season, Petrutz entered the transfer portal. Ultimately, he chose to reunite with Coach Vaughn and suit up for the Crimson Tide. In one season at Alabama, Petrutz held a .320 average with six home runs and 41 runs batted in.
Petrutz will have the option to return to Tuscaloosa if he so chooses. However, he could also elect to remain a part of the Cardinals organization and sign a professional contract. A decision regarding Petrutz’s future will likely be determined in the next few days to weeks.
The St. Louis Cardinals select…@IPetrutz ➡️ @Cardinals #RollTide || #ForTheLou pic.twitter.com/GxzScoyGEj
— Alabama Baseball (@AlabamaBSB) July 16, 2024
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