The MLB Draft has finally concluded with one more current Bruin and two Bruin recruits having been selected.
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected current Bruin sophomore, who turns 21 at the end of July, in the 33rd round with the 999th pick overall. Ydens was eligible this year, despite being just a sophomore because he will turn 21 before going back to school in the fall.
This year’s draft marks an improvement for Ydens draft-wise. Two years ago, when Ydens was a high school senior, he was drafted by the Cardinals with the 1216th and final pick of the 40th and final round.