Tilford, signees selected in MLB Draft

Junior right-handed pitcher Clint Tilford was selected 931st overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2009 MLB Draft. The West Paducah, Ky., native joins fellow Bat Cats James Paxton, Chris Rusin and Chris Wade as draft selections.

Seven UK signees were also drafted, according to UK Athletics. The signees are:

  • Right-handed pitcher Steven Inch- 197th pick to the Philadelphia Phillies
  • Right-handed pitcher Jordan Cooper- 505th pick to the Pittsburg Pirates
  • Right-handed pitcher Keith Butler- 729th pick to the St. Louis Cardinals
  • Left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers- 1106th pick to the Baltimore Orioles
  • Right-handed pitcher Sam Kidd- 1187th pick to the Philadelphia Phillies
  • Catcher Luke Maile- 1308th pick to the Boston Red Sox
  • FOOTBALL SIGNEE- Brian Adams- 1349th pick to the Cincinnati Reds