Dalton Rushing became the 95th Louisville Cardinal to be selected in the MLB Draft under the helm of Dan McDonnell as the 40th overall pick on Sunday night. Rushing, the eighth highest draft pick in the history of the program, continues a trend of Louisville catchers hearing their name called on draft night.
As the 40th pick, his slot value is $1,951,900. Cha-ching.
He will join former Cardinals Will Smith, Bobby Miller, and Devin Mann, who are all part of the Dodgers organization.
During his junior season, Rushing batted .310 with 23 home runs and 62 RBI while leading his team to a Super Regional appearance in College Station.