Cards select Pitcher Jacob Maton in 2nd Round

(FTD, St. Louis)

The Cardinals selected Jacob Maton out of Coastal Carolina University. Maton the younger brother of Phil (White Sox) and Nick (Cubs). St. Louis went with the right-handed arm for the #56 pick in the 2nd Round. He put together a stellar collegiate career going 17-7, 2.56 ERA in 231.2 Innings pitched. His 12.4K/2.8BB (320K/45BB) per 9 inning for his career jumped off the charts.

St. Louis will give him the opportunity to become a starting pitcher. "He's a guy we could see in many roles. We love how he pumps the strike zone. Jacob is a guy that isn't afraid to challenge hitters. He trusts his stuff and that's invaluable," said the Cardinals GM.

PRO: Strike Thrower, Fast track Potential, Three-pitch mix, Affordable demand CON: Gives up the Long ball, over .300 BABIP