IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa baseball junior Tyler Peyton will return for his senior season in 2016, the right-handed pitcher/first baseman announced Thursday. Peyton was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round of the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
"Choosing between school and professional baseball was one of the most difficult decisions I have encountered," said Peyton. "I feel that returning for my senior season is the right choice for me.
"It's an indescribable feeling to be a Hawkeye, and I want to have one more year with this coaching staff and in this program.