SPORTS | JMU baseball pitcher drafted by Cubs in MLB Draft He’s the first to be drafted since Joe Vogatsky went in the 19th round of the 2024 draft to the Pittsburgh Pirates. McGrath is the first Duke to be drafted by the Cubs after they took pitcher John Mincone in the 11th round of the 2009 draft. Incoming freshman Lee Garris was selected in the 13th round by the New York Yankees, and McGrath’s former JMU teammate and Vanderbilt transfer Mike Mancini was drafted by the San Francisco Giants with the 268th overall pick. Read the full story online through the link in our bio. ✍️ sports desk 📸 The Breeze file photo