What’s the Buzz on Mason McGwire After Joining the Cubs in the 2022 MLB Draft?
Mark McGwire’s son, Mason, recently got drafted by the Chicago Cubs as a right-handed pitcher in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. This draft seemed to be a family affair as it featured several sons of former big-league stars making their mark on the baseball scene.
Mason, a promising 18-year-old with a fastball touching 92 mph and a killer split-finger changeup, had previously been set to play at the University of Oklahoma alongside his older brother, Max. However, with his draft selection, he might just be trading in those college books for a professional baseball career – if the signing bonus is tempting enough!
It’s interesting to note that baseball royalty seems to be passing down their talents as other top picks in this draft included Jackson Holliday (Matt Holliday’s son), Druw Jones (Andruw Jones’ son), and Justin Crawford (Carl Crawford’s son).
So, keep an eye out for these young prospects carving their own paths in the big leagues. Who knows, maybe we’ll witness another home run slugger like Mark McGwire… or even surpass him just like Barry Bonds did back in ’98! Cheers to new beginnings and legacy building in baseball!
Q&A✨
What round was Mason McGwire drafted in the 2022 MLB Draft?
Mason McGwire was drafted in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Cubs.
Where was Mason McGwire originally committed to play baseball?
Mason McGwire was originally committed to play at the University of Oklahoma before being drafted.
What kind of pitches has Mason McGwire been scouted with as a pitcher?
Mason McGwire has been scouted with a 92 mph fastball and a diving split-finger changeup as a pitcher.
What is notable about the first two picks in the 2022 MLB Draft?
The first two picks in the 2022 MLB Draft were also sons of former big-league stars, continuing a trend.
Who held the single-season home run record before Barry Bonds surpassed it?
Before Barry Bonds broke it, Mark McGwire held the single-season home run record with 70 in 1998 while playing for the Cardinals.
