Three weeks ahead of the start of the MLB draft, one of the top available pitching prospects has taken his name out of the running.
Right-hander Andrew Dutkanych has withdrawn his name from the draft and will instead honor his commitment to Vanderbilt. He announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday.
“I will play baseball at Vanderbilt next year and forego this year’s draft opportunities,” Dutkanych wrote. “Can’t wait to get going.”
Dutkanych is a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Prep in Indianapolis. He’s ranked as the No. 35 player in this year’s class by Baseball America, and will be eligible for the draft again as a sophomore in 2024.