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Ball State's Jameson Selected in First Round of MLB Draft

Drey Jameson, a right-hander from Greenfield, Indiana, was selected 34th overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB Draft on Monday night. The pick was announced by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, who won a World Series with the Diamondbacks.

Each Friday Muncie was filled with pro scouts to see Jameson, who was voted by the conference's coaches as MAC Pitcher of the Year. He set the conference record this season with 146 strikeouts, a total that ranks third nationally and he also stands fifth in strikeouts per 9 innings with a school-record 14.33. He also led the conference in starts with 16 and was fourth in the MAC in both WHIP (1.