Casey Dana, one of UConn’s several all-Big East performers as an outfielder, has been selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. He was plucked by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 16th round, No. 478 overall.
The Angels can sign him to a bonus of up to $150,000 before it counts against their bonus pool.
The New York native played just one season for UConn, arriving in Storrs as a graduate transfer from Big East rival Seton Hall. He also underwent a position change, moving from corner infield to the outfield, as he frequently played first base with the Pirates, but was primarily a right fielder for the Huskies in an effort to get his bat in the lineup.