CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State right-handed pitcher Nathan Burns has been selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 19th round, 561st overall, in the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.
It is the first selection of Burns' career.
The West Bend, Wis., native pitched in 43 games for the Beavers from 2018-21, making six starts. He is 4-2 with a 4.60 earned run average, striking out 92 in 78 1/3 innings. Opponents have batted just .229 against him.
He is the third Beaver selected by the Angels all-time, and the first since Josh Osich in 2010.