University of Houston Athletics
Jelkin Taken by Mets in MLB Draft
7/15/2024 5:10:00 PM | Baseball
Houston’s Opening Day starter selected in ninth round at pick 263
HOUSTON – For the fourth-straight season, a Houston Baseball player has been drafted in the MLB Draft with the New York Mets taking right-handed pitcher Jaxon Jelkin at No. 263 overall in the ninth round on Monday.
The Omaha, Neb., native was the Opening Day starter striking out seven Binghamton hitters in his Cougar debut while allowing just one earned run.
Jelkin struck out six or more in five of his seven starts and struck out a team-high 13 at BYU (3/15).
In his junior season, Jelkin made the third-most starts on the team while pitching to a 3.41 ERA in 34.1 innings with 46 strikeouts before missing the second half of the season due to injury.
The right-handed pitcher is Houston's first draft pick inside the first 10 rounds since Robert Gasser was taken in the Competitive Balance B round by the San Diego Padres.
Rounds 11-20 of the MLB Draft begin at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday.
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The Omaha, Neb., native was the Opening Day starter striking out seven Binghamton hitters in his Cougar debut while allowing just one earned run.
Jelkin struck out six or more in five of his seven starts and struck out a team-high 13 at BYU (3/15).In his junior season, Jelkin made the third-most starts on the team while pitching to a 3.41 ERA in 34.1 innings with 46 strikeouts before missing the second half of the season due to injury.
The right-handed pitcher is Houston's first draft pick inside the first 10 rounds since Robert Gasser was taken in the Competitive Balance B round by the San Diego Padres.
Rounds 11-20 of the MLB Draft begin at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday.
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, and by joining the Dugout Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarBB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at @uhcougarbb.
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