Seton Hill, WVU pitchers chosen on 3rd day of MLB Draft

Jerry DiPaola
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 5:41 p.m. | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 5:41 p.m.

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Seton Hill pitcher Aidan Layton was chosen in the 17th round of the MLB Draft by the Oakland A’s on Tuesday.

Two pitchers from district universities were drafted Tuesday on the third day of the MLB Draft.

Seton Hill right-handed pitcher Aidan Layton, a graduate of Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, was chosen by the Oakland Athletics at No. 496 overall, the first pick in the 17th round. At 6-2, 295 pounds, he was 7-2, with a 3.15 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 15 starts. In 88 2/3 innings, he struck out 90 batters, walked 20 and allowed a .216 batting average.

West Virginia right-handed pitcher Tyler Switalski went to the San Francisco Giants in the 16th round (No. 478). He made 14 starts among his 18 appearances for the Mountaineers this spring, compiling a 5-3 record, 5.10 ERA and 1.52 WHIP.

Switalski (6-foot-4, 235 pounds) struck out 58 batters and walked 35 in 67 innings, allowing a .260 batting average and surrendering six home runs.