Worcester Native and URI Standout Ty Sterner Drafted by Cincinnati Reds

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Sunday, June 08, 2014

Jack Andrade, GoLocal Sports Reporter

 Worcester native and University of Rhode Island pitcher Ty Sterner was selected in the 23rd round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds.

The Doherty Memorial High School alum just completed his junior season at URI.  He was the 695th overall selection in the draft.

A left-handed pitcher, Sterner moved into the starting rotation this season following 2 years in the bullpen for URI.  He posted a 5.43 ERA in 14 games for URI.

While URI struggled to a 13-40 record as a team this season, Sterner has the benefit of being a southpaw in a sport where talented lefties are invaluable.

Sterner is far from a finished product on the mound, but his draft stock was boosted by his electric "stuff" that he used to strike out 8.31 batters per 9 innings this season.

With 1 year of college eligibility remaining, Sterner can choose to stay at URI for another year if he and the Reds cannot agree to a contract.

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