DENVER — Capping off a successful draft week for Saint Mary's Baseball, the Gaels learned that one more of their standout pitchers is officially off on a pro career. With the first pick of the 17th round, going at 493rd overall, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected senior right-handed pitcher Carlos Lomeli, giving the Gaels three draft picks in the 2021 MLB First Year Player Draft.
Carlos Lomeli began the 2021 season as the Gaels Friday starter, after spending the abbreviated 2020 season in the same capacity. His record was 5-6 and his ERA was 4.