Hamilton Drafted by Twins in 14th Round of MLB Draft

SEATTLE, Wash. – App State right-handed pitcher Xander Hamilton has been selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 2023 MLB First Year Player’s Draft. Hamilton becomes the 46th App State player to be drafted by a Major League organization and the fifth in the Kermit Smith era. The Raleigh, N.C., native enjoyed a record-breaking season for the Mountaineers in 2023. Hamilton set the program’s single-season strikeout record with 115, ranking 17th in the nation, while leading the Sun Belt at the conclusion of the regular season. Hamilton’s 115 strikeouts came in just 87.2 innings, and he…