7/14/25 : 2025 MLB Draft - 17th Round Pick

LHP  Richie Cortese - 22 yrs old - Lander University (South Carolina)

Before Lander: A transfer from Dickinson State, he saw action as a two-way player. He hit. 261 with 30 hits, eight doubles, three triples, four home runs and 20 RBI. On the bump, he threw 30 innings with a K/9 of 11.40 in 13 appearances. He finished the season with opposing hitters hitting just .124 against him. - college profile