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Eight Express alumni selected in Major League Baseball Draft
Eight Eau Claire Express alumni have been selected on the second day of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Infielder Emilio Barreras was selected Monday in the eighth round by the Miami Marlins. He was the 228th pick overall. Barreras played for Eau Claire in 2024.
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Pitcher Tayler Montiel was later drafted in the 12th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was the 363rd overall pick. Montiel played for the Express in 2023.
George Bilecki also was picked in the 12th round. He was taken by the San Diego Padres with the 370th overall selection. Bilecki played for the Express this season and also in 2024.
Bilecki, an outfielder, batted .293 with one home run and seven RBIs in 10 games for Eau Claire this year.
Express alum Isaac Lyon was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 10th round. He played for Eau Claire in 2023.
Express alum Matt Hoskins was chosen by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round. He played for Eau Claire in 2024.
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Express alum Trevor Haskins was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 15th round. He played for Eau Claire in 2022.
Express alum Tyler Schmitt was drafted in the 17th round by the San Diego Padres. Schmitt played for Eau Claire in 2023.
Express alum Freddy Rodriguez was picked in the 20th round by the Chicago Cubs. He played for Eau Claire in 2023.
