Brody Brecht (born September 27, 2002) is an American college baseball pitcher for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the 38th selection in the 2024 MLB draft.
| Brody Brecht | |
|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes – No. 14 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 27, 2002 Ankeny, Iowa, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editBrecht grew up in Ankeny, Iowa, and attended Ankeny High School, where he played baseball and football and also ran track.[1] He caught 35 passes for 796 yards and seven touchdowns during his junior season.[2] Brecht had 42 receptions for 599 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.[3] He was also named the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball after going 10–0 with a 0.57 ERA with 126 strikeouts.[4] Brecht committed to play both baseball and football at the University of Iowa.[5] He was considered a late-rising prospect in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, but ultimately went unselected due to his strong commitment to play football at Iowa.[6][7]
Brecht redshirted his true freshman football season with the Iowa Hawkeyes.[8] In baseball, he made 17 pitching appearances with one start and went 1–3 with a 3.18 ERA and 44 strikeouts.[9] After his freshman year, Brecht played summer collegiate baseball for the Clinton LumberKings of the Prospect League.[10] He played in nine games during his redshirt freshman football season with five starts, catching nine passes for 87 yards.[11] Shortly before the start of Iowa's spring football practices, Brecht announced he would be giving up football to focus solely on baseball.[12]
In 2023, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[13]
Professional career
editThe Colorado Rockies selected Brecht with the 38th overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[14][15] Brecht is the highest-drafted Iowa Hawkeye since the selection of Tim Costo in 1990.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Ankeny star Brody Brecht's big decision". The Des Moines Register. June 16, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa or Iowa State? In-depth with Ankeny WR Brody Brecht, who's down to the Cyclones and Hawkeyes". The Des Moines Register. March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Brody Brecht wants to make a career in football even though MLB is calling". The Gazette. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Dochterman, Scott (March 24, 2023). "Iowa WR, pitcher Brody Brecht stepping away from football to concentrate on baseball". The Athletic. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Hensley, Adam (May 19, 2020). "Not Just A Receiver: Inside Brody Brecht's Baseball Game". SI.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan; Callis, Jim (June 15, 2021). "5 Draft prospects with helium". MLB.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "MLB career on hold, Brody Brecht will play football, baseball at Iowa". The Des Moines Register. July 12, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Dochterman, Scott (February 11, 2022). "A WR with a 100-mph fastball? Dual-sport Iowa frosh Brody Brecht hopes to shine on the diamond and the gridiron". The Athletic. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "New season brings new start for Hawkeyes' Brecht". Quad-City Times. February 13, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "LumberKings feature experience, Brecht". Quad-City Times. May 30, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Bohnenkamp, John (February 8, 2023). "Brody Brecht Preparing for Baseball Season". SI.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa's Brecht steps away from football to focus on baseball". The Gazette. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Brody Brecht - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Harding, Thomas (July 15, 2024). "From passes to pitches: Rockies draft Brecht". MLB.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Jeff (July 15, 2024). "Iowa's Brody Brecht goes 38th overall to Colorado Rockies in 2024 MLB Draft". The Gazette. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Dubrof, Jeff (July 14, 2024). "Brody Brecht taken 38th overall in MLB draft". KCCI. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Iowa Hawkeyes baseball bio
- Iowa Hawkeyes football bio