WSU baseball got a major boost on Monday when only junior pitcher Adam Conley was able to agree to terms on a pro contract, as sluggers Derek Jones and Taylor Ard will now return to school.
With half of the MLB First-Year Player Draft now in the books, WSU has already equaled its total of players drafted in 2010 when Derek Jones, Taylor Ard and Matt Argyropoulos joined Adam Conley as Cougars who will have the opportunity to move on to the professional ranks.
The Florida Marlins use their second pick (72nd overall) to scoop up Washington State LHP Adam Conley on Day 2 of the 2011 MLB Draft.
The big day has arrived for almost-certain-to-be-gone WSU pitcher Adam Conley -- the first round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft begins tonight at 4 p.m. PDT, and mock drafts abound as the hour draws closer.
WSU left hander Adam Conley, who throws in the low- to mid-90s, is likely to hear his name called early in the 2011 MLB Draft next week. We catch up with Jason Churchill of ESPN.com's MLB Draft Blog for the inside scoop.
