WVU RHP Carlson Reed has been selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Pittsburgh, PA – The Mountaineers have witnessed one of their own see their professional dreams come true.
In the 4th-round in the 2023 Draft, with the 104th pick, the Pittsburgh Pirates have selected WVU RHP Carlson Reed.
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Carlson Reed isn't going too far away as he is taken by the Pirates in the fourth round!#HailWV pic.twitter.com/fsHatGmV27
— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) July 10, 2023
Reed made 25 appearances during the 2023 season. He accumulated a 2-1 record in starts, a 2.61 ERA, and 60 strikeouts over 38 innings.
Given the amount of Pirates fans in the region, this is the perfect landing spot for Reed as it gives those a chance who followed him through college to make the short trip to watch him with the Pirates.
(Photo by WVU Athletics)
