The Washington Nationals are playing the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. So it was fitting that they selected Mariano Rivera Jr., son of legendary closer Mariano Rivera, out of Iona College in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB draft.
With their 4th round selection (134th overall), the #Nats select Mariano Rivera Jr. (RHP, Iona College, NY).
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 9, 2015
The right-handed hurler was named pitcher of the year in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) with a 5-7 record and team-leading 2.65 ERA. It was not just his last name that got him professional attention, according to Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan.