One round after another, Toby Welk sat in his home, eyes glued to his laptop.
The former Penn State Berks infielder watched live coverage of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft with rigorous intent. Every so often, Welk temporarily escaped the stressful event that would determine his future, heading outside to shoot his bow and arrow before returning to his seat.
As the picks continued to scroll across the screen and the arrows hit the target, Welk grew anxious.
“I’ve never felt my blood pressure so high,” Welk told The Daily Collegian. “You just hear names over and over and you’re just waiting for one phone call.