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The University of Utah Athletics
Bret Helton Selected in Ninth Round of MLB Draft
6/9/2015 12:00 AM | Baseball
June 9, 2015
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SALT LAKE CITY - Utah pitcher Bret Helton was selected on the second day of the 2015 MLB Draft on Tuesday. Helton was selected in the ninth round, going as the 277th overall selection to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Helton is the seventh player to be drafted in the first 10 rounds during the Bill Kinneberg era, joining C.J. Cron (first round, 2011), Stephen Fife (third round, 2008), Tyler Wagner (fourth round, 2012), Rick Anton (eighth round, 2011), Mitch Watrous (eighth round, 2014) and Nick Green (10th round, 2014).
Helton went 2-8 this season with a 5.72 ERA and 48 strikeouts in both a starting and relief role on the mound. He earned wins over sixth-ranked Arizona State and Sacramento State. Helton pitched six scoreless innings over two games against No. 13 USC. He had a season-high nine strikeouts at Nicholls State. Helton also had strong outings against No. 22 Oregon State, Oregon and Kansas State.
During Helton's three years at Utah, Helton went 4-12 with one save. He had a 5.68 ERA and 91 strikeouts, making 39 appearances with 18 starts. Recruited as a two-way player, Helton also spent time at designated hitter and in the outfield for the Utes. He is also a two-time Academic All-Pac-12 selection, earning second-team honors this past season.
Players have until July 17 to decide whether to sign with a professional team or continue in college.
The MLB Draft continues on Wednesday, June 10 with rounds 11-40.
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