TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State right-hander Luke Hayden was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Hayden (Pick: 239) marks the 16th Indiana State baseball player drafted since 2014 and 92nd Sycamore to be taken in the MLB Draft since 1965. He joins fellow draftee Randal Diaz (Washington Nationals - 5th Round, Pick 141) as the first two Sycamores picked on the draft's second day.
Hayden wrapped up the 2023 season earning Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Team honors, as well as MVC Second Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Academic recognition in his first season with the Sycamores.