The Kentucky Wildcats wrapped up a strong showing in the 2015 MLB Draft after redshirt junior catcher Greg Fettes was picked in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, going No. 1,178 overall, to the Oakland Athletics.
Fettes concluded a draft that saw five Cats taken, marking the school-record seventh consecutive season with at least four UK players picked. Fettes joined Kyle Cody (Second Round; Twins), Ka’ai Tom (Fifth Round; Indians), Kyle Barrett (15th round; Marlins) and Dustin Beggs (32nd Round; Mets) to be selected this year.
In 44 games (36 starts) this past season, Fettes hit .