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Kentucky baseball star Ryan Waldschmidt drafted No. 31 overall by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 MLB Draft

Kentucky baseball’s Ryan Waldschmidt was selected with the No. 31 overall pick in the MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

In being selected, Waldschmidt became the highest drafted Wildcat since Zack Thompson in 2017 when he was selected No. 19 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff (Isaiah Pinto)

Waldschmidt played three seasons in college with his first being at Charleston Southern before transferring to Lexington.