Missouri State pitcher Jake Eddington was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the No. 223 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Eddington joins a long line of Missouri State arms to be selected from the program. He spent one season in maroon after transferring from Alabama before the 2023 season.
The 223rd pick carries an approximate signing bonus value of $222,900, according to MLB.com.
Here are a few things to know about Eddington.
Eddington had Tommy John surgery while at Alabama
Eddington started his career with the Crimson Tide where he appeared in 14 games in 2021 before missing the 2022 season with an injury that required Tommy John.