New Hanover HS left-handed pitcher and NC State commit Blake Walston has been drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks at No. 26 overall in the 2019 MLB Draft.
According to MaxPreps, Walston recorded an unblemished 12-0 record and a miniscule 0.20 earned run average this season. He also recorded a .405 batting average with 18 runs batted in and 25 runs scored in his senior season for the Wildcats.
Walston’s proficiency on the mound aided in New Hanover’s 3A State Championship run that culminated at Five County Stadium in Zebulon as the Wildcats downed Marvin Ridge in two straight games to win the title.
The Wolfpack touts Walston highly as one of its better incoming freshmen. However, MLB.com has Walston’s position in the draft valued at $2.65 million, giving the southpaw a difficult decision about his future moving forward.
