More local products taken in day two of MLB draft

The Missouri Tigers saw two more of their players selected on day two of the MLB player’s draft as well as five Missouri State Bears getting the call from big league clubs. Missouri Southern had their first player drafted since 2002 and a William Woods in Fulton, Mo. pitcher was also chosen.

Missouri catcher Trevor Coleman was picked in the 9 ^th round by Seattle.  Tiger third basemen Kyle Mach went in the 27 ^th round to San Francisco. 

William Woods University pitcher Nick Wooley was taken in the 12 ^th round by the Royals.  Three Missouri State Bears also selected.  Outfielder Ben Carlson was picked by Cleveland.  Pitcher Buddy Baumann was grabbed by the Royals and third basemen and Webb City native Brayden Drake was selected by San Diego.  2nd basemen Aaron Meade and pitcher Tim Clubb were taken late in the day Wednesday.  Click here for more info on the Bears.

Central Missouri pitcher Chris Matlock was taken in the 21 ^st round by Texas. He is the 17 ^th Mule to be picked since 2002.  Missouri Southern shortstop Justin Beal was taken in the 28 ^th round by Philadelphia.  He’s the first Lion to be drafted since 2005.