Five Former Golden Eagles Drafted

Jon Koscso, 3B, University of Southern Florida, (Glens Falls '08)

 Selected in round 29 as the 900^th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Rays, Koscso was one of six USF Bulls drafted this year tying a school record. Remarkably, Koscso started consecutively in all 229 games since he joined the USF team as a freshman playing third base. This past season he was named to the All-Big-East First Team while leading the Bulls with a .340/.447/.387 line. Koscso ranks among the all-time leaders in numerous statistical categories for USF including hit-by-pitches in which his 75 are the eighth most in NCAA history. This May, Koscso graduated with a degree in biology and was accepted into USF’s college of medicine showing his remarkable prowess both on and off the field.

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Chris Lashmet, 3B, Northwestern University, (Glens Falls '09-'10)

A four-year starter with the Northwestern Wildcats, Lashmet was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 992^nd overall pick in the 33^rd round. Named a second-team All-Big-Ten selection at third base this past season, Chris “Moose” Lashmet batted .353/.409/.495 while having a nine-game hit streak including five-straight multi-hit games. As with Kosco, Lashmet ranks among the career leaders at Northwestern including the second-most doubles as a Wildcat with 49.

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Jack Wagoner, RHP, Florida Gulf Coast University, (Glens Falls '08)

With the 998^th pick in the 33^rd round, the Cleveland Indians selected FGCU senior right-handed pitcher Jack Wagoner. This past season, Wagoner, a criminal justice major, made the transition from a relief pitcher to a starter and performed admirably compiling a 5-3 record with a 4.34 ERA and a solid 2.5 K/BB ratio. Before the season began, Wagoner was named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List for his work as a shut-down relief pitcher setting the single-season school record for saves with nine.

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Rodarrick Jones, OF, Southern University, (Glens Falls '09)

The second former Golden Eagle to be drafted by Pittsburgh in this year’s draft, Rodarrick Jones was selected in the 37^th round as overall pick number 1,112. During his summer with Glens Falls, Jones was selected as the No. 3 prospect in the NYCBL. Playing for the University of New Orleans in 2009 and 2010, Jones batted a combined .281/.350/.429 while leading the team in stolen bases in 2009. This past season, Jones transferred to Southern University requiring him to sit out a season of play due to eligibility rules. Jones was also drafted by the Houston Astros in 2008.

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Shane Davis, LHP,  Canisius College, (Glens Falls ’08)

The fifth Golden Eagle to be drafted this past week, Shane Davis a left-handed starter from Canisius College was selected with pick 1,279 in the 42^nd round. The Belmont, Ontario native was named to the All-MAAC First Team twice during his career while also racking up MAAC Pitcher of the Year, MAAC Rookie of the Year, and All-American honors at various points of his time as a Golden Griffin. This past season, Davis led the Canisius starters with five wins and a 3.23 ERA while posting a 3.11 K/BB ratio. Davis also holds the Canisius career records for wins and complete games. This past year, Davis was working on a Master’s degree in sport administration after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice last May.

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