SEATTLE — Skidmore College graduate Jackson Hornung '23 was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday in the 16^th round of the Major League Baseball draft being held in Seattle.
 
The All-American catcher and two-time Liberty League Player of the Year is the first Skidmore athlete to be drafted by a professional team. Chosen with the 484th pick, he was the first player drafted directly from an NCAA Division III team and the first Liberty League player selected since the draft went from 40 to 20 rounds in 2021.

"We couldn't be happier for Jackson as this is an incredible accomplishment to be for him and our entire program," said Skidmore baseball coach Ron Plourde. "He's done everything the right way and is in this position because of his abilities, work ethic and great attitude.  We wish him continued success in his professional career!"
 
Hornung began the summer playing for Harwich in the Cape Cod League and is now playing for the North Shore Navigators in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. He has two home runs and a pair of doubles in 13 games for North Shore.
 
The Ashland, Mass. (Ashland) native hit .424 in his senior season with 51 runs scored, 12 home runs, 23 extra-base hits, 41 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. He led the league in slugging percentage (.803) and on-base percentage (.560).
 
Hornung graduated with a .430 career batting average having clubbed 22 homers with 106 RBI and 130 runs scored in 98 games played.