The former New Albany High School and University of Louisville standout is in his first year of professional baseball.

On July 14, the 6-foot-1, 210-pound right-handed pitcher was selected in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball Draft with the 381st overall pick by the Washington Nationals.

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