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2015 MLB Draft: Washington Nationals Take Mariano Rivera’s Son As Part Of Day 2 Picks

After drafting two outfielders in the second round last night, the Washington Nationals used day two to focus mainly on acquiring young pitching. Of course, the headline pick on Day 2 (Rounds 3-10) came in the fourth round when the Nationals drafted Mariano Rivera Jr., son of the great New York Yankees closer, Mariano Rivera.

Rivera Jr. played his college ball at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York. This year, as a starter in his junior year, he went 5-7 with a 2.65 ERA in 14 starts. He held opponents to a .