LAFAYETTE – 2019 All-Sun Belt Conference performer Hayden Cantrelle was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 151st pick in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB Draft on Thursday Night.
Cantrelle is now the fifth Ragin' Cajun to be chosen in the fifth round of the MLB Draft and the first since Corey Coles in 2003. With Cantrelle's selection, Louisiana has now produced a draft pick in 39 of the last 40 seasons. Cantrelle is now the seventh Ragin' Cajun to be selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB Draft.
"We are very excited and happy for Hayden," head coach Matt Deggs said.