Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB is very proud to announce that Josh Burgmann was drafted in the 2016 MLB 1st year player draft. Current Jet RHP Josh Burgmann (Nanamio, BC) was drafted in the 30th round, 916th overall by the Cardinals. Josh has been a standout for the Jets for 3 years and has a very bright future in the game whether he chooses to sign with the Cardinals or attend U of W. Congrats Burgy!!
Josh has committed to the University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA. Josh is also currently playing with the Canadian National Junior Team.
Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:
2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros –signed
2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho
2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed
2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University
2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University
2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attended Hill College
2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho
2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University
2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays 2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed
2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – attended Eastern Michigan University
2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – attended University of San Fransico
2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed
2013 – Adam Nelubowich – Houston Astros – signed
2013 – Chris Thibideau – San Diego Padres – currently attending North Florida University
2014 – Ben Onyshko – Milwaukee Brewers – currently attending Stetson University