Miami Hurricanes sophomore right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Competitive Balance Round A at the end of the first round of the MLB draft, pick No. 33, on Wednesday night.
Cecconi became the first UM baseball player drafted in the first round since catcher Zack Collins went to the Chicago White Sox as the 10th pick in 2016.
Cecconi, who was draft-eligible as a sophomore because he turns 21 within 48 days after the draft, will now decide whether to sign with his pro club or return to Miami. The signing bonus for the 33rd pick has an assigned slot value of $2.