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PRO HOKIES

HOKIES IN THE MLB DRAFT

FACTS

Virginia Tech has produced two or more MLB Draft picks during 17 consecutive years, dating back to 2008.

In 2022, the Hokies set a program record when four student-athletes were taken during the opening five rounds of the MLB Draft. Gavin Cross became Tech's highest all-time selection when he was chosen at No. 9 overall by the Kansas City Royals.

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Since head coach John Szefc's arrival in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech has witnessed 26 MLB Draft selections. Two of Szefc's former Virginia Tech players - Zach Brzykcy (P) and Kerry Carpenter (OF) - are on a 40-man MLB roster today.

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HEY NOW, ALL-STAR

Relief pitcher Joe Mantiply represented the Arizona Diamondbacks at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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After co-leading Virginia Tech to two NCAA Regional appearances in 2010 and 2013, Mantiply earned his third career MLB Draft selection in 2013 (Detroit Tigers), later making his MLB debut in 2015.

Photos courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks

RECENT MLB HOKIES

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Pictured: Kerry Carpenter (Detroit), Joe Mantiply (Arizona), Packy Naughton (St. Louis); not pictured: Jesse Hahn (Seattle), Nic Enright (Miami).

Photos courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals.

RETIRED HOKIES

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Virginia Tech infielder Chad Pinder announced his retirement from baseball in May 2023 after playing seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics (2016-22). He hit two home runs during the 2020 American League Division Series.

2025 MLB HOKIES

Zach Brzykcy (2018-20) - Washington Nationals (WSH)

Kerry Carpenter (2019) - Detroit Tigers (DET)

Jesse Hahn (2008-10) - Seattle Mariners (SEA)

Joe Mantiply (2010-13) - Arizona Diamondbacks (ARZ)

2025 HOKIES ON THE FARM

Class AAA

Nic Enright (2016-19) - Columbus Clippers (CLE)

Jordan Geber (2022) - Syracuse Mets (NYM)

Packy Naughton (2015-17) - Memphis Redbirds (STL)

TJ Rumfield (2021) - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NYY)

Ian Seymour (2018-20) - Durham Bulls (TB)

Anthony Simonelli (2020-21) - Omaha Storm Chasers (KC)

Carson Taylor (2019-20) - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (PHI)

Class AA

Peyton Alford (2019-21) - Arkansas Travelers (SEA)

Gavin Cross (2020-22) - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (KC)

Drue Hackenberg (2022-23) - Columbus Clingstones (ATL)

Cade Hunter (2020-22) - Chattanooga Lookouts (CIN)

Jack Hurley (2021-23) - Amarillo Sod Poodles (ARZ)

Tanner Schobel (2021-22) - Wichita Wind Surge (MIN)

Class High-A

Anthony Arguelles (2023) - Wilmington Blue Rocks (WSH)

Nick Biddison (2019-22) - Great Lakes Loons (LAD)

Carson DeMartini (2022-24) - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (PHI)

Jonah Hurney (2021-23) - Dayton Dragons (CIN)

Carson Jones (2020-23) - Everett AquaSox (SEA)

Eddie Micheletti Jr. (2024) - Vancouver Canadians (TOR)

Class A

Christian Martin (2022-24) - Palm Beach Cardinals (STL)

Wyatt Parliament (2024) - Tampa Tarpons (NYY)

Christian Worley (2021-23) - Palm Beach Cardinals (STL)

Rookie Class

Jordan Little (2024) - ACL Reds (CIN)

PRO HOKIES LEGENDS

Kevin Barker

Kevin Barker

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Brad Clontz

Brad Clontz

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Franklin Stubbs

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George Canale

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Mike Williams

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Kevin Barker — A first baseman, Barker was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1999 and spent parts of five seasons in the majors. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club)

Brad Clontz — A pitcher, Clontz led the majors in appearances in 1996 while wiht the Atlanta Braves and spent seven seasons overall in the majors. (Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves)

Franklin Stubbs — A first baseman and outfielder, Stubbs was a first-round draft pick of the Dodgers in 1982 and won a World Series ring with the team in 1988. He played for four different teams over the span of 11 seasons. (Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers)

George Canale — Canale, an All-American at Virginia Tech, was a sixth-round draft pick of the Brewers and played in the majors for three seasons. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club)

Mike Williams — A relief pitcher, Williams played 12 seasons in the majors and he led the Pirates with 46 saves in 2002. He finished with 144 career saves. (Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

Joe Saunders — Saunders, a starting pitcher and a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2002, won 89 games during a 10-year career. (Photo courtesy of Angels Baseball).

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