Five Cards, One Commit Drafted on Day Two of MLB Draft

Photo by Karthik Kalvakuri (Louisville Athletics)Inch by inch, the Louisville Baseball program is quickly approaching the century mark of 100 draftees under the tutelage of Dan McDonnell. With four selections on Monday, 99 players have now been drafted since he took over in 2007.

First up on Monday was Jared Poland, who was selected in the 6th round, 172nd overall, by the Miami Marlins. Poland turned out to be the most reliable arm for the Cardinals this season, earning the role as the Friday night starter.

He earned All-ACC Second Team honors after going 5-5 with a 3.46, striking out 103 batters in 83.1 innings. Poland is a workhorse on the mound that has the ability to go deep into games,…