Gunner Gouldsmith was drafted by the A's in the 19th round.
Hornetsports article link.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento State senior infielder Gunner Gouldsmith can hang on to all his green and gold gear after wrapping up his career with the Hornets, selected in the 19th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft by the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.
Taken with the 556th overall pick, Gouldsmith became the first Hornet to be selected by the Athletics since outfielder Justin Higley was taken in the 13th round in 2013 and the is the eighth Sacramento State player overall to be selected by Oakland in program history.
Gouldsmith also becomes the 29th Hornet to be drafted or sign a professional contract under Head Coach Reggie Christiansen since 2011 and marks the 18th consecutive season that a Sacramento State baseball player has been drafted or signed dating back to 2007.