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DJ Uiagalelei Drafted by Dodgers; QB Transferred from Clemson to Oregon State in 2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers used their final MLB draft pick (20th round, No. 610 overall) on Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.

L.A. drafted the 6'5", 240-pound Uiagalelei as a right-handed pitcher. According to Lou Bezjak of The State, he pitched at St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California) and sported a fastball which topped out 95 mph.

The 22-year-old Uiagalelei hasn't played baseball in college. He started his collegiate football career at Clemson in 2020 and started for the Tigers in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Oregon State.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.