Hagen Smith becomes second pitcher selected in the MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arkansas' Hagen Smith became the second pitcher selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Smith was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Chicago White Sox. The pick has a projected slot value of $7,763,700.
Smith ended his Razorback career with a career-record 360 strikeouts across three seasons as a Hog. He finished with a 24-6 record with a 3.40 ERA across 233 innings. He becomes the first Razorback to be drafted in the first round since Heston Kjerstad was selected second overall in the five-round, COVID-shortened 2020 draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
The lefty ace has long been regarded as one the best pitching prospects of the 2024 draft class with a potential fast-track to the majors, with a potential to make his debut this year.
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