Baseball fans in Albuquerque may have another reason to cheer for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs already have Alex Bregman on the major league roster. On Sunday, Chicago selected La Cueva standout pitcher Dylan Blomker in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball Draft. He was the 159th overall pick in this year’s draft.Blomker, who is committed to play college baseball at LSU, is considered by many pro scouts to be the best prospect in New Mexico. He could still opt to follow in Bregman’s shoes and go to Baton Rouge for three seasons and re-enter the MLB draft in 2029.Several New Mexico high school players could hear their names called before the 20-round draft comes to an end on Sunday. According to MLB.com, Cleveland High School’s Anthony Del Angel could be selected.
Baseball fans in Albuquerque may have another reason to cheer for the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs already have Alex Bregman on the major league roster. On Sunday, Chicago selected La Cueva standout pitcher Dylan Blomker in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball Draft. He was the 159th overall pick in this year’s draft.
Blomker, who is committed to play college baseball at LSU, is considered by many pro scouts to be the best prospect in New Mexico. He could still opt to follow in Bregman’s shoes and go to Baton Rouge for three seasons and re-enter the MLB draft in 2029.
Several New Mexico high school players could hear their names called before the 20-round draft comes to an end on Sunday. According to MLB.com, Cleveland High School’s Anthony Del Angel could be selected.
