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Oregon State QB DJ Uiagalelei Drafted By Dodgers Despite Lack of Recent Baseball Experience

  • Uiagalelei was a high school pitcher able to throw 95 mph but hasn't played baseball since then.
  • He started at Clemson before transferring to Oregon State for his final college football season.
  • In 2022, Uiagalelei passed for 2,521 yards and 22 touchdowns at Oregon State.
  • The Dodgers selected him in the 20th round of the MLB Draft as a right-handed pitcher.
  • Other star football players like Russell Wilson have also been drafted by MLB teams.
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