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(Iowa City, IA) – University of Iowa junior Brody Brecht was picked by the Colorado Rockies on Sunday as the 38th overall selection in the Competitive Balance-A round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
A native of Ankeny, Iowa, Brecht wrapped up the 2024 season with a 4-3 record and a 3.33 ERA in 15 starts. The right-hander recorded five quality starts and struck out 128 batters over 78.1 innings. His strikeout rate of 14.71 per nine innings ranked fourth nationally, and he was seventh in total strikeouts. Brecht is the 30th player to be drafted under head coach Rick Heller’s leadership, making him the highest draft pick during Heller’s tenure at Iowa.
Formerly a dual-sport athlete who also played football for Iowa, Brecht holds the school records for both single-season and career strikeouts. He amassed 281 strikeouts in 178 career innings, finishing with a 10-9 record and a 3.49 ERA in 32 starts.
The Hawkeyes ended the 2024 season with a 31-23 overall record, securing fourth place in the Big Ten regular season standings and making their ninth straight Big Ten Tournament appearance.