In a sense, Zack Thompson wasn’t the only Wildcat that Nick Mingone and his staff were waiting to see come off the board tonight.
Junior college transfer Jackson Rutledge who’s committed to Kentucky for the 2019 season was also projected to be a first-round selection, and that came to fruition as he was selected 17th overall by the Washington Nationals.
Rutledge who committed to the Cats back in November played 2019 at San Jacinto College but was previously with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
This unlike the excitement of being Thompson, is a massive blow for Kentucky as the right-hander will likely never suit up in the Blue and White.