In the tenth round of the MLB Draft T.J. Nichting was taken by the Baltimore Orioles, adding to the list of 49ers taken in the draft Tuesday afternoon.
The senior outfielder was second in Conference-USA in the batting average category, stouting a .367 at the conclusion of the 2017 season. Nichting recorded 92 hits, 15 doubles, four triples and five home runs. The Ohio native is responsible for 51 RBI and 61 runs himself. Nichting was second in the conference with 17 stolen bases this season.
In his junior season, Nichting was named to the NCCSIA All-State Second Team after hitting .