Another New Braunfels High School product has fulfilled his dreams of a professional baseball career.
Former Unicorn Bryce Miller heard his name called Monday during the fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, as the Seattle Mariners targeted the flame-throwing right-hander with the 113th overall selection.
Miller, who moved from the bullpen to the top of the starting rotation for Texas A&M prior to his senior season, flashed plenty of velocity on his fastball this year while posting a 3-2 record with an ERA of 4.45 and 70 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings.
Not bad for a player that thought he would be utilized as an outfielder at the collegiate level when he signed an offer from Blinn College back in 2017.
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After drafting high school infielder Brady House in the first round Sunday night, the Washington Nationals added six more position players on Monday afternoon.
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