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Jackson Smeltz Drafted 300th Overall in 2022 MLB Draft

This past eyar Purdue saw players get drafted in the first round of the NFL and the NBA Draft. While today wasn’t the first round, The athletic department went 3 for 3 in having athletes drafted this year as Jackson Smeltz was taken in the 10th round of the MLB Draft at 300th overall by the San Diego Padres.

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Thrilled to see the selection go into the books as Top 10 Rounds & Top 300 overall.

Good luck to Smeltzy in the @Padres organization. Perhaps he pitches in-state with the @TinCaps early in his pro career.