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Knights in the Pros: Serafino Brito chosen in MLB Draft

After commit Gustavo Sosa was picked earlier in the day, Rutgers closer Serafino Brito heard his name called in the 28th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians.

From starter to closer, Brito was a workhorse on the #RBaseball staff the past four years!

Finished career ranked tied for second in program history with 86 games pitched, tied for fifth with 13 saves & eighth with 171 strikeouts. Logged 225 innings overall.#MLBDraft @Indians pic.twitter.com/lOVAz2FW7K— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) June 5, 2019

Serafino arrived at Rutgers from Indian Hills High School and made 10 starts as a true freshman.