Marlins pick former Granite Falls infielder
Published 1:36 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015
The Miami Marlins selected former Granite Falls High School and Everett Community College infielder Max Whitt in the 17th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft on Wednesday.
Whitt, a left-handeded hitter, recently completed his junior season at Lewis-Clark State in Lewiston, Idaho. He hit .298, with 17 home runs and 72 RBI. His home run and RBI totals both ranked second on the team.
Before joining Lewis-Clark State, Whitt played two seasons at Everett CC. He helped the Trojans win the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges championship in 2013.
