David Smith is likely off to start his professional career as UConn’s utility man was selected in the 14th round (No. 410) of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. They can sign Smith, who can return to Storrs for one more season, to a bonus of up to $150,000 before it counts against their bonus pool.
The Tigers also selected Andrew Sears in the 10th round, which makes 2023 the second time in three drafts that two Huskies have been selected by the same organization in the same draft. Kyler Fedko (12th round) and Pat Winkel (ninth round) each were picked by the Minnesota Twins in 2021.