Editor, GoDucks.com
Even as the Major League Baseball draft approached last month, UO head coach George Horton couldn’t help but look ahead to what might be for the 2016 season.
One of his weekend starters two of the last three years, Cole Irvin, was draft eligible. But Horton was hopeful Irvin would return, to lead “what might be the most special rotation I’ve ever had,” along with fellow left-handers David Peterson and Matt Krook.
Horton will get his wish. This week, Irvin opted to pass up the chance to begin his pro career after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 32nd round a month ago.