Another year, another high draft pick for Kevin O’Sullivan’s pitching staff. The Cleveland Indians selected righty Tommy Mace with the 69th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Mace becomes the 17th Gators pitcher to be selected within the first five rounds under O’Sullivan, which is tied for the third most nationally during that span.
Mace appeared in 62 games, including 41 starts, during his four years in Gainesville. He compiled a 22-7 record with a 4.37 earned run average and a .257 batting average against. He also picked up one complete game and two saves.