Former Trojan Beethe selected by Royals in 18th round
Former NIACC right-handed pitcher Harrison Beethe was drafted by the Kansas City Royals Tuesday in the 18th round of the MLB Draft.
Beethe, who pitched for the Trojans in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, spent the last two seasons at Texas Christian University. Beethe, who is 23, has made 14 relief appearances over the last two seasons with the Horn Frogs.
Beethe, who is 6-feet-5 inches, 220 pounds, was previously selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 39th round of the 2019 draft. Also in the 2019 draft, former NIACC first baseman Bryce Ball was selected in the 24th round by the Atlanta Braves and left-handed pitcher Brandon Williamson was picked in the second round by the Seattle Mariners).
NIACC MLB DRAFT PICKS
2005 - Steve Salas (RHP) - 22nd round by the Los Angeles Angels
2016 - Malique Ziegler (OF) - 22nd round by the San Francisco Giants
2017 - Robbie Glendinning (SS) - 21st round by the Pittsburgh Pirates
2018 - Luke Becker (2B) - 9th round by the San Diego Padres
2018 - Evan Reifert (RHP) - 30th round by the Texas Rangers
2018 - Brandon Williamson (LHP) - 36th round by the Milwaukee Brewers
2019 - Brandon Williamson (LHP) - 2nd round by the Seattle Mariners
2019 - Bryce Ball (1B) - 24th round by the Atlanta Braves.
2019 - Harrison Beethe (RHP) - 39th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
2021 - Harrison Beethe (RHP) - 18th round by the Kansas City Royals.
