Two Clemson pitchers selected on Day 2 of 2024 MLB Draft

Austin Gordon was a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Angels Monday. Tristan Smith was drafted in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Reds.

A pair of Clemson pitchers were selected in the first five rounds of the 2024 MLB Draft Monday.

Right-hander Austin Gordon was taken in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Angels with the No. 110 overall pick. Left-hander Tristan Smith was drafted in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Reds at No. 150 overall.

The slot value for Gordon’s selection is $662,000; for Smith, it’s $448,770.

Both pitchers played key roles for the Tigers in 2024. Gordon began the year in the starting rotation before being shifted to the bullpen. He finished with 11 saves and ended the year 2-2 with a 4.35 ERA in 39 1/3 innings over 22 appearances (17 in relief). Gordon struck out 53 batters and walked 18.

In three seasons for the Tigers, Gordon was 5-6 with a 4.64 ERA in 151 1/3 innings. The Myrtle Beach native totaled 160 strikeouts and 49 walks in that span.

For his part, Smith was the Tigers’ best starter before an ankle injury sidelined him for a month near the midway point of the season. He ended the year making 12 starts and going 2-1 with a 4.47 ERA in 50 1/3 innings. Smith struck out 66 batters and walked 32.

Before his injury, Smith was 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA in five starts. He held opponents to a .179 average in that span.

Smith pitched in 36 games, including 18 starts for Clemson over two seasons. He totaled 82 innings pitched and fanned 109 batters while walking 57.

Clemson infielder Blake Wright and outfielder Will Taylor were also chosen on Day 2 of the MLB Draft. Wright was a fourth-round selection by the Colorado Rockies at No. 106 overall. Taylor was a fifth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates (No. 145 overall).

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