Mahomet Seymour’s Blake Wolters Taken In 2nd Round Of MLB Draft By KC

Apollo Conference standout Blake Wolters of Mahomet Seymour was selected in Sunday’s 2^nd round of this year’s MLB draft, selected 44^th overall by the KC Royals.  Wolters said Sunday that he is signing with the Royals, forgoing his college signing with the University of Arizona.  The 44^th pick’s slot value is listed at just over $1.95 million according to Baseball America.   The 6-4, 240 pound right handed pitcher is the first Bulldog to be taken in an MLB draft directly out of high school.