On Sunday, New Hampshire pitcher Liam Doyle became one of the highest drafted baseball players from the Granite State.The 21-year-old was selected fifth overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Major League Baseball draft.As a junior at the University of Tennessee, Doyle was second in the nation in strikeouts with 164 in 95 innings pitched. He had a 10-4 record with a 3.20 ERA, earning SEC Pitcher of the Year. Doyle is a Pinkerton Academy graduate. In 2022, he led the Astros to a state championship, Pinkerton’s first title since 1986. Doyle struck out 15 batters in the state title game against Londonderry.He was surrounded by family and friends at Jamison’s Restaurant in Hampstead as he celebrated.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<“I’m so glad and happy to be here with all my family and friends today. Going to play for a great organization in St. Louis, and I’m really excited just to work with them. Dreams coming true today,” Doyle told News 9.Doyle’s parents said the moment was emotional and well-earned. “It’s been a long road, and it’s been fun and amazing, but St. Louis is such an amazing organization that I couldn’t be happier,” said his father, Steve Doyle.”Overwhelmed. So excited and I’m so glad the day is finally here,” added his mother, Kate Doyle. “Ready to begin his new journey.”Charlestown’s Carlton Fisk remains New Hampshire’s highest MLB draft pick, selected fourth overall by the Boston Red Sox in 1967.WMUR featured Doyle as an All-Star Athlete in 2022.>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

On Sunday, New Hampshire pitcher Liam Doyle became one of the highest drafted baseball players from the Granite State.

The 21-year-old was selected fifth overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Major League Baseball draft.

As a junior at the University of Tennessee, Doyle was second in the nation in strikeouts with 164 in 95 innings pitched. He had a 10-4 record with a 3.20 ERA, earning SEC Pitcher of the Year.

Doyle is a Pinkerton Academy graduate. In 2022, he led the Astros to a state championship, Pinkerton’s first title since 1986. Doyle struck out 15 batters in the state title game against Londonderry.

He was surrounded by family and friends at Jamison’s Restaurant in Hampstead as he celebrated.

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“I’m so glad and happy to be here with all my family and friends today. Going to play for a great organization in St. Louis, and I’m really excited just to work with them. Dreams coming true today,” Doyle told News 9.

Doyle’s parents said the moment was emotional and well-earned.

“It’s been a long road, and it’s been fun and amazing, but St. Louis is such an amazing organization that I couldn’t be happier,” said his father, Steve Doyle.

“Overwhelmed. So excited and I’m so glad the day is finally here,” added his mother, Kate Doyle. “Ready to begin his new journey.”

Charlestown’s Carlton Fisk remains New Hampshire’s highest MLB draft pick, selected fourth overall by the Boston Red Sox in 1967.

WMUR featured Doyle as an All-Star Athlete in 2022.

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