EMU in MLB | Russo Video Highlights. The selection of Russo continues the MLB standard of EMU baseball, as the Eagles now have 79 baseball student-athletes selected in the major league draft, dating back to 1969 when the Detroit Tigers selected Richard Krumm in the 19th round, marking Eastern's first MLB draft pick. Since 1969, Eastern Michigan has had 21 baseball student-athletes taken in the top 10 rounds of the draft, while 13 have gone top five, and a select four were taken in the first round.
SEATTLE, Wash. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University pitcher Luke Russo (Howell, Mich.-Howell) was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 16th round (493rd overall) in the 2023 MLB Draft today, July 11.
Luke Russo Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies in 2023 MLB Draft
