The 2021 MLB Draft is complete and two former Illinois Fighting Illini heard their names called Tuesday afternoon.
Right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (pictured above) was picked by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round (No. 367 overall).
Champaign → Atlanta
Congratulations to @hoffdaddy27 on being selected by the @Braves!#Illini x #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/gdYs5ev0AD— Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) July 13, 2021The 6-foot-5 righty transferred to Illinois last season from John A. Logan Community College, following a stint at Division I Oakland University in 2019.