Drafted to the Rockies! Interview with Central Missouri's Jack Scott-7th Round Draft Pick

Welcome back to the D2 Baseball podcast! In this episode, host Robert Frey sits down with right-handed pitcher Jack Scott from the University of Central Missouri (UCM), who was selected in the 7th round of the 2026 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies.

Jack shares his incredible draft-day experience, his reaction to getting drafted much earlier than anticipated, and how he is navigating his path to the big leagues while rehabbing a UCL injury.

In this video, we discuss:

The Draft Day Call: Jack talks about celebrating with family and friends and the exact moment he received the text from the Rockies.

Overcoming Adversity: Navigating a shortened season due to a UCL tear and finding support from former teammate Nathan Hall, who went through a similar injury rehab process before being drafted by the Mets last season.

UCM's Championship Run: Reflecting on his dominant 2025 season (85.2 innings pitched, All-MIAA selection) and pitching in the National Championship series.

The Mules Legacy & Coaching: How the UCM coaching staff prepares players to win and why the program has such a strong track record of getting players drafted, including Jack's teammate Greyson Chappel (Angels).

Advice for D2 Athletes: Jack’s key advice for Division II players looking to make it to the professional level.

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