Jonathan Brand, Miami RedHawks pitcher, selected by Boston Red Sox in 2022 MLB Draft
Former Miami University RedHawks right-handed pitcher Jonathan Brand was selected Monday in the 2022 MLB Draft's 8th round - 249th overall - by the Boston Red Sox.
Brand, 8-2 with a 1.40 ERA last season for the RedHawks struck out 86 in 77.1 innings and was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference. His ERA ranked third in the country.
Brand, who transferred to Miami from East Georgia State College, finished his MU career 12-6 with a 2.84 ERA, striking out 181 in 155.1 innings.
From Brand via Twitter:
Dreams are coming true! Couldn’t be more excited! Let’s go @RedSox ! pic.twitter.com/sF6FK1oxOh
— Jonathan Brand (@JonathanBrand_) July 18, 2022
From @MiamiOHBaseball:
🚨Jonathan Brand has been SELECTED in the MLB Draft by the @RedSox 🚨
📕: https://t.co/H3dsRTemK7#RiseUpRedHawks #LoveAndHonor pic.twitter.com/u6ODYhUCwg— Miami Baseball (@MiamiOHBaseball) July 18, 2022
From @warehamgatemen:
Staying home! Jonathan Brand to the Boston Red Sox!
Round: 8 Pick: 249@JonathanBrand_ || @MiamiOHBaseball pic.twitter.com/lcEdtQE2K2— Wareham Gatemen (@WarehamGatemen) July 18, 2022
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