Spartan baseball star drafted in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles
Joseph Dzierwa showed out, becoming an All-American, joining a list of a select number of players in Michigan State history. Now, on Sunday night, the Spartan got to add another accolade to his ledger.
In the second round, with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Dzierwa. A good college arm that comes with a ton of good experience, Dzierwa is joining a franchise that is budding with future success.
In his three seasons at MSU, Dzierwa will have pitched in 45 games, compiling a 20-10 record with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP.
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