Will Wilson Becomes the 7th NC State Baseball Player Drafted in 1st Round

NC State Shortstop Will Wilson was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft tonight, becoming only the 7th Wolfpack baseball player to be drafted in the 1st round.

Wilson is the 3rd highest draft pick in NC State history, and only the 2nd batter to be drafted in the 1st round, alongside another shortstop who is currently in the league as well: Trea Turner.

1. P Carlos Rodon – 3rd – 2014 – White Sox
2. SS Trea Turner – 13th – 2014 – Nationals
3. SS Will Wilson – 15th – 2019 – Angels
4. P Don Plesac – 26th – 1983 – Brewers
5. P Joey Devine – 27th – 2005 – Braves
6. P Andrew Brackman – 30th – 2005 – Yankees
7. P Corey Lee – 32nd – 1996 – Rangers