Omaha, Neb. -- Senior Nolan Clifford become the 40th player selected in MLB Draft since Ed Servais became the head coach of Creighton in 2004, going in the 17th round to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, July 16.
Clifford was the 498th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft after hitting .348 with 54 hits, 38 runs scored, eight doubles, five home runs and 37 RBI during the 2024 season. Throughout four seasons at Creighton, Clifford appeared in 162 games, starting 152. He closed his career with a .278 average, 84 RBI, eight home runs and 97 hits.