Social media reacts to Alabama pitcher Riley Quick's 2025 MLB draft selection
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That selection happened between the first-and-second rounds with right-handed pitcher Riley Quick, who came off the board in Competitive Balance Round A at pick No. 36 overall to the Minnesota Twins.
A redshirt sophomore, Quick was Alabama's top pitcher in 2025, enjoying a breakout campaign in which he owned a 3.92 ERA across 14 starts. Quick also owned a combined 3.72 ERA across his 31 career appearances at Alabama.
Let's take a look back at some reactions on social media to Quick's selection from the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday night.
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