Former Trojan Beethe selected by Royals in 18th round

Former NIACC right-handed pitcher Harrison Beethe was drafted by the Kansas City Royals Tuesday in the 18th round of the MLB Draft.

Beethe, who pitched for the Trojans in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, spent the last two seasons at Texas Christian University.  Beethe, who is 23, has made 14 relief appearances over the last two seasons with the Horn Frogs.

Beethe, who is 6-feet-5 inches, 220 pounds, was previously selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 39th round of the 2019 draft. Also in the 2019 draft, former NIACC first baseman Bryce Ball was selected in the 24th round by the Atlanta Braves and left-handed pitcher Brandon Williamson was picked in the second round by the Seattle Mariners).

NIACC MLB DRAFT PICKS

2005 - Steve Salas (RHP) - 22nd round by the Los Angeles Angels

2016 - Malique Ziegler (OF) - 22nd round by the San Francisco Giants

2017 - Robbie Glendinning (SS) - 21st round by the Pittsburgh Pirates

2018 - Luke Becker (2B) - 9th round by the San Diego Padres

2018 - Evan Reifert (RHP) - 30th round by the Texas Rangers

2018 - Brandon Williamson (LHP) - 36th round by the Milwaukee Brewers

2019 - Brandon Williamson (LHP) - 2nd round by the Seattle Mariners

2019 - Bryce Ball (1B) - 24th round by the Atlanta Braves.

2019 - Harrison Beethe (RHP) - 39th round by the Milwaukee Brewers. 

2021 - Harrison Beethe (RHP) - 18th round by the Kansas City Royals.