Red Sox Draft Bryant University Pitcher Kevin McAvoy
Friday, June 06, 2014
The Boston Red Sox used their 4th round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft to select Bryant University pitcher Kevin McAvoy.
A junior from Syracuse, New York, McAvoy started 15 games this season for the Bulldogs, posting a 9-1 record and a 2.62 ERA.
The right-handed McAvoy posted career-highs in innings (99 and 2/3) and strikeouts (94) this season, helping Bryant win the Northeast Conference Championship and earn a trip to the College World Series. He pitched 6 and 2/3 innings in the NCAA Tournament opener against Houston, allowing just 2 unearned runs in a strong performance.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Bulldogs' ace has a year of eligibility remaining, so he could still return to school if he and the Red Sox can't agree to a contract. McAvoy is majoring in Business Administration at Bryant.
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