Pitcher Jordan Mills signed with the Houston Astros. Photo Tod Fierner

The end of the college baseball season was just the beginning of a new chapter in the baseball careers of four Saint Mary's baseball players. The Gaels saw four players selected in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.
Junior pitcher Ben Griset was selected in the 13th round by the Tampa Bay Rays. Griset was the Gaels' Friday starter, and he went 4-4 with a 3.62 ERA. Griset signed with the Rays shortly after selection.
Senior outfielder Brenden Kalfus was chosen in the 23rd round by the Toronto Blue Jays. Kalfus won the WCC batting title with a .381 average and had a WCC record 36-game hitting streak, which was also the longest in NCAA DI baseball this year. Kalfus signed with the Blue Jays.
Junior Jordan Mills signed with the Houston Astros after being selected by the team in the 28th round. The pitcher earned WCC First-Team honors and led the Gaels with a 2.47 ERA.
Cole Norton was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 39th round. A native of Colorado, Norton signed with his hometown team after a great career at SMC. He appeared in over 150 games and had 109 starts.
Where are they now?
Player Position Current Team League Year Left SMC
Anthony Aliotti First Base Midland RockHounds Double-A 2009
Kyle Jensen Outfielder Miami Marlins Majors 2009
Brandon Berl Pitcher Lansing Lugnuts Class A 2010
Taylor Reid Pitcher Tri-City Dust Devils Class A-Short Season 2010
Kyle Barraclough Pitcher Palm Beach Cardinals Class A-Advanced 2012
Patrick Wisdom First Base Peoria Chiefs Class A 2012
Toby DeMello Catcher Pulaski Mariners Rookie Appalachian 2012
Martin Agosta Pitcher Augusta Green Jackets Class A 2012

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