Two Ole Miss pitchers were among the first 30 picks in the Major League Baseball draft on Saturday. Right-hander Cade Townsend was selected 23rd overall by the Chicago Cubs, while teammate Taylor Rabe went to the Kansas City Royals at No. 30 in the competitive balance round A. Townsend was 5-3 with a 3.94 ERA for the Rebels last season. He recorded 88 strikeouts against 22 walks in 64 innings. Townsend has a five-pitch repertoire, including a go…
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