The MLB Draft League announced that Williamsport’s Matthew Etzel and West Virginia’s Trey Braithwaite were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of June 20 to June 26.
MoreThe MLB Draft League announced new and enhanced on-field rules for the 2022 season as part of its commitment to long-term player and pitcher safety. The updates include the addition of a championship game and a “sudden death” extra-innings format and modifications to player substitutions and weekly seven-inning games.
Left-handed pitcher Mitch Bratt joined MLB Network's Hot Stove to talk about his experience playing for the West Virginia Black Bears and the chance to learn from manager Jedd Gyorko before the Texas Rangers selected him in the 2021 MLB Draft.
Thirty nine players in the inaugural MLB Draft League were selected in the 2021 MLB Draft. Alex Ulloa of the Frederick Keys was the first of those taken, going in the fourth round, while Williamsport led the way with eight of its players picked.
Over 50 former Draft League players signed free-agent deals after going unselected in the 2021 MLB Draft. That includes 22 players who hooked on in affiliated ball.
| Club | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | Streak | |
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Frederick Keys | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
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Williamsport Crosscutters | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
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State College Spikes | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
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Trenton Thunder | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
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West Virginia Black Bears | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
