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TCU 360: Trio of Frogs picked on day two of MLB Draft
Written by Branson Nelson
Day two saw three active Horned Frogs drafted by Major League organizations.
Perhaps surprisingly, with Evan Skoug rated the No. 78 overall prospect, Austen Wade was the first Horned Frog to be taken in the 2017 draft.
The Cleveland Indians used their fifth-round pick, No. 162 overall, to select the junior outfielder from Midland, Texas. Wade leads the Frogs in batting in 2017 with a .342 batting average to go along with 16 doubles, five home runs and 15 stolen bases. The No. 355 rated prospect was selected well before expected, making it even more likely that he will sign a contract. Already a top-five round pick, it would be difficult to improve his draft stock during his senior season, so Wade will be choosing between beginning his professional career (and a draft spot valued at $293,800), and a run at his fourth straight College World Series (the team’s fifth straight) in the purple and white.
Read more at https://www.tcu360.com/2017/06/trio-of-frogs-picked-on-day-two-of-mlb-draft/
