Nicholas Weyrich, a right-handed pitcher from Marshall, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the MLB Draft. Over his college career, he made 83 relief appearances and had significant growth, achieving a 3.80 ERA in his senior year after starting with higher ERAs. Weyrich collected 12 saves and struck out 146 batters in 138.1 innings. Coach Greg Beals commended his work ethic and adaptability. The draft also featured 21 players from the Sun Belt Conference, underscoring the talent in the league.
Nicholas Weyrich was drafted in the 19th round by the Chicago White Sox, recording a notable college career with 12 career saves over four years, showing significant improvement from an initial ERA of 11.44.
Marshall's head coach Greg Beals praised Weyrich's athleticism and determination, highlighting the hard work he put in to become a competitor on the mound, especially in high-pressure situations.
During his final college season, Weyrich made 28 appearances out of the bullpen, achieving 42 strikeouts over 45 innings, evidencing his growth as a pitcher.
In the MLB Draft, 21 players from Sun Belt Conference programs were selected, with the first-round highlight being Caden Bodine from Coastal Carolina going to the Baltimore Orioles.
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