USC Pitcher Mason Edwards Drafted by Athletics, Breaking Long First-Round Drought

The Oakland Athletics have selected USC's promising left-handed pitcher, Mason Edwards, in the MLB Draft. This pick breaks a significant drought for the University of Southern California, which had not seen a player selected in the first round of the draft for 17 years.

The last Trojan to achieve this distinction was Grant Green, who was also drafted by the Athletics, albeit at a different position, with the No. 13 overall selection in the 2009 MLB Draft. Edwards, a highly touted pitcher entering the draft, was widely projected to be a first-round talent.