Marlins take Lacosse in the 23rd round of the MLB Amateur Draft

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University baseball senior Trevor Lacosse (Watervliet, N.Y.) became the ninth player in the last three years to be drafted as he was taken in the 23rd round, 686th overall, by the Miami Marlins on day three of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Lacosse joins teammate Kyle Wilcox (Sandy Hook, Conn.) as the only two Bulldogs to be drafted this season. The two pitchers were both part of a 2013 pitching staff that has now had six drafted from it. That staff led the Black and Gold to 45 victories, its first NCAA tournament win and a team ERA of 2.73.

One of the best relievers in program history, Lacosse made the move to the starting rotation this spring, going 2-3 with a 4.33 ERA in 15 appearances and nine starts. He allowed 61 hits and struck out 53 batters over 62.1 innings. Lacosse saved his best performance for last, throwing 8.1 gutsy innings in a victory over Sacred Heart to force the "if necessary" game in the NEC tournament.

Lacosse finishes his career as the Division I leader in appearances with 89 and a career ERA of 3.16. He went 9-8 with 10 saves and struck out 146 batters over 171 innings. Prior to this season, Lacosse had made at least 22 appearances in each of his first three years. During Bryant's magical season in 2013, Lacosse was 3-0 with a 2.06 ERA in 29 appearances.