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Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays sign two UTA baseball players

Two Mavericks signed with Major League Baseball organizations as undrafted free agents Sunday, according to Baseball America.

The Houston Astros signed senior pitcher Cesar Gomez, a transfer from North Central Texas College who pitched two seasons for the Mavericks.

In 2020 he led the team with four saves before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. The Fort Worth, Texas, native also compiled a 1-0 record and 2.08 ERA through eight appearances.

Senior infielder/outfielder Zac Cook signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Cook led the Mavericks with four home runs and 12 RBI this season, including a 1.