Viva The Matadors · Jun 7, 2018
Caleb Kilian joins several Red Raiders to be drafted
Texas Tech sophomore RHP Caleb Kilian is one of nine Red Raiders (so far) to be drafted in this year’s MLB Draft. Kilian was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the 595th overall pick in the 20th round.
Kilian inserted himself into the starting rotation for the Red Raiders this year. Since his freshman season, he has improved his ERA from a 3.55 to a 2.33. Kilian has appeared in 18 games this season, starting in nine.
He has a 9-1 record on the year so far, and in 64 innings pitched, he has only allowed 49 hits, 17 earned runs, 24 walks and 57 strikeouts. Opposing batters are hitting .209 off of the Flower Mound native. Kilian also received First-Team All-Big 12 honors this season.