Jim Fuller Selected By New York Mets In 21st Round
Of Major League Baseball Draft

Information Provided By Southern Connecticut Sports Information



NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Southern Connecticut State University sophomore pitcher Jim Fuller (Marlborough, Mass.) was selected by the New York Mets in the 21st round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft on Friday. The Owls’ All-American is the second- highest selection in program history.

Fuller becomes the fifth Owl since 1967 to be tabbed in the MLB draft, joining Bob Brooder (Cleveland – 1967 – 45th round), Paul Barretta (New York Yankees – 1969 – 32nd round), Mike Smith (Milwaukee - 1983 – 28th round) and Rob Cafaro (Tampa Bay – 1996 – 11th round).

The southpaw enjoyed a phenomenal season in 2008. He was named an All-American by the NCBWA (First-Team), ABCA/Rawlings and Daktronics (both Second-Team) and was also previously selected as both the ABCA/Rawlings Northeast Region and Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year.

In 2008, he led the nation in strikeouts (145), ranked second in strikeouts per nine innings (13.45) and was also among the top-10 nationally in hits allowed per nine innings and earned-run average.

During the regular season, he led the Northeast-10 in ERA (0.99), opponent batting average (.163) and strikeouts (125). In addition, the southpaw finished tied for first in the conference in wins (nine) and fourth in innings pitched (82.0). Between Feb. 17 and April 19, Fuller went 59 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run.

Fuller has also been selected to participate in the New England College Baseball All-Star Game, which will take place at Fenway Park on June 14. Game time is set for noon.

The Southern Connecticut State University baseball team concluded the 2008 season with a 36-19 mark and reached the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the past four years.