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Undrafted Dathe Gets MLB Shot with Toronto
13 Jul
Summary
- Dax Dathe signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent.
- Dathe transferred to LSU for his final season, struggling with control.
- He had a strong two-year record at Angelo St before his LSU stint.
Dax Dathe has secured an opportunity with the Toronto Blue Jays, signing as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the MLB draft. This signing marks a new chapter for Dathe after his name was not called during the draft proceedings. His recent season at LSU, his final year of collegiate eligibility, proved challenging, as control issues limited him to just 6.1 innings pitched. During these appearances, he recorded an 8.53 ERA with 9 strikeouts and 12 walks.
Prior to his time at LSU, Dathe had a more successful two-year stint at Angelo St. There, he posted a 17-5 record and a 4.00 ERA over 157.2 innings. His performance at Angelo St included 208 strikeouts against 61 walks. The Blue Jays organization will now focus on improving his pitching delivery and enhancing his control, recognizing that his underlying talent has always been present.
Dathe's signing makes him the ninth player from LSU to join a Major League Baseball organization, following the eight Tigers who were selected during the draft over the preceding weekend.
