Christian Little

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38+23 innings pitched over 18 appearances. He entered the NCAA transfer portal after the end of the season. [8]

Little ultimately committed to transfer to Louisiana State. [9] [10] During the summer prior to his junior season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [11] [12]

Professional career

In the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, Little was selected by the New York Mets in the 19th round, but didn't sign and played another year at LSU. [13] The next year, Little was selected in the 11th round, with the 333rd overall pick, by the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. [14] On July 22, 2024, Little signed with the Mariners for $200,000. [15] [16]

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References

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  2. Fredrickson, Ben (August 11, 2019). "CBC's Little seems headed for the big time, with understanding of what it means for African-Americans". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  3. "CBC standout pitcher Little announces early graduation to join Vanderbilt in January". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . September 2, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
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Christian Little
Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (2003-07-05) July 5, 2003 (age 21)
St. Louis, Missouri
Bats: Right
Throws: Right