Bethune-Cookman enjoyed its best baseball season in nearly a decade this spring.
For the first time since 2017, the Wildcats gained entry into the NCAA Tournament. They claimed their first SWAC title.
Now, they’ll look to add some MLB draft picks next week.
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The Minnesota Twins chose B-CU alum Nolan Santos in 2023. He was the first Wildcat drafted since 2019.
Rounds 1-3 of the 2025 event will take place at 6 p.m. on July 13 and air on national television. Rounds 4-20 will follow at 11:30 a.m. on July 14.
Here’s a look at the draft and a couple of potential Wildcat selections.
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Andrey Martinez
Martinez capped his first year with Bethune-Cookman by becoming a postseason hero. He launched the walk-off home run in the SWAC title game against archrival Florida A&M. After two seasons at St. Petersburg College, he transferred to Daytona Beach and tied the program record with 20 dingers. He was named SWAC Co-Hitter of the Year. At 24 years old, Martinez is a unique draft prospect. But the production is there.
Jean Carlos Zambrano
Zambrano captured the SWAC’s Relief Pitcher of the Year award. He began his college career at Barry University before joining the Wildcats. The 6-foot right-hander tied for the team lead with two saves.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Bethune-Cookman baseball in MLB draft 2025: Which players could be picked?
Reporting by Chris Vinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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