The Tampa Bay Rays have selected San Jacinto College North outfielder Mason Auer with their fifth round pick, a mild surprise.
Auer was previously drafted in the 39th round by the Cubs in 2019 while playing for Missouri State, and is currently committed to transfer to Oregon.
Here’s a Baseball America write up from earlier this year:
Coming out of high school, Auer was viewed as a developing pitcher who could also play in the outfield. Now he’s an outfielder who can also pitch. Auer pitched and hit at Missouri State in the shortened 2020 season, then transferred to San Jacinto (Texas) JC for 2021.