Longtime San Francisco Giants fan Andrew Kachel was drafted by the Giants in the 16th round of the 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft on July 19. He was the 496th pick.
Kachel is the second Bulldog to be drafted by the Giants after catcher Zach Morgan was taken in the seventh round on July 18. He was the first second baseman taken by the Giants in this year’s draft, and 10th overall from college ranks.
A Gilroy native, Kachel said he wasn’t the best in high school ball. When the offer from Fresno State came in, he saw an opportunity to “take this further.