Rockies select Southern Miss’ Hayden Roberts in MLB Draft

Southern Miss redshirt junior right-hander Hayden Roberts became the fourth Golden Eagle to be selected in this year's MLB Draft.

Roberts was picked by the Colorado Rockies in the 34^th round on Wednesday, making him the 1,016^th selection overall.

Roberts began the season as a starting pitcher, but proved more effective out of the bullpen late the season. He finished 5-2 with a 4.30 ERA and one save in 20 appearances, including 10 starts. He also had 86 strikeouts and 27 walks in 73 1/3 innings.

Roberts is a native of Irvington, Alabama.

Three other Golden Eagles have been drafted – junior pitcher/3B Taylor Braley (Marlins), junior pitcher Kirk McCarty (Indians) and senior first baseman Dylan Burdeaux (Tigers).

This story was originally published June 14, 2017 at 5:11 PM with the headline "Rockies select Southern Miss’ Hayden Roberts in MLB Draft."