Upcoming Event: Baseball at Fresno State on February 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Baseball
at Fresno State
The University of Utah Athletics
Five Utes Sign With Major League Programs
6/14/2002 12:00 AM | Baseball
June 14, 2002
SALT LAKE CITY--Five Ute baseball players have signed with Major League programs as of Friday, June 14. Senior catcher Donald Hawes signed earlier this week with the Cincinnati Reds. The other four signed with the teams that drafted them last week in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. Junior Jason Wylie, a right-handed pitcher, signed with the Chicago Cubs after being their 12th round draft pick. Outfielder Donnie Saba, a junior, signed with the Arizona Diamond Backs after being selected by them in the 17th round. Senior Nate Weese, a first baseman, was selected in round 23 by the Montreal Expos and has since signed with them. Pitcher Mitch Maio, a senior, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after being selected by them in the 26th round.
"Every player that we are recruiting has dreams of playing professional baseball," said head coach Tim Esmay. "I'm happy for the five players because they've achieved their goals of making it to the next level. It says a lot to have athletes in our program that can play at the Major League level."
Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark | construction update - 1.2.26
Wednesday, January 07
Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark | construction update - 11.4.25
Tuesday, November 11
Utah Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 | Baseball's C.J. Cron
Monday, October 13
Progress check at Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark
Tuesday, August 12