Berea native drafted by Colorado Rockies
Tyler Hampu. (Austin Peay photo)
Austin Peay State University's baseball team saw four players selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Wednesday. The Govs' 2024 draft class is the first with four players selected in the first 20 rounds.
Shortstop Jon Jon Gazdar (St. Louis Cardinals), the first Governor drafted this year, and relief pitcher Titan Kennedy-Hayes (Philadelphia Phillies) each went in the 11th round. Two-way player Lyle Miller-Green (Chicago White Sox) followed later in the day and was picked in the 17th round, followed quickly by relief pitcher Tyler Hampu (Colorado Rockies), who went in the 18th round.
Hampu, a Berea, Ohio native, made 24 appearances for the Governors in 2024 and led all APSU relievers with 45 strikeouts in 29.0 innings pitched. He recorded two wins and two saves out of the bullpen.
In two seasons at Austin Peay, Hampu finished with 75 strikeouts in 55.0 innings pitched over 47 appearances – all in relief.
Hampu is a graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He previously played at Colby Community College.
Hampu joins Austin Peay alumnus and six-year MLB veteran Matt Reynolds (2007) as a Colorado Rockies draftee.
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