Cavanaugh Drafted by Padres on Day Two of Draft
June 08, 2005 | Baseball
GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina outfielder Brian Cavanaugh was selected in the 21st round on day two of the 2005 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Wednesday. Cavanaugh joins three other teammates, who were all taken on the first day of the draft, giving the Pirates four draftees. The San Diego Padres selected the senior outfielder with the 638th overall pick.
As a first-team All-Conference USA selection, Cavanaugh finished the season with a C-USA leading .382 average, belted seven homeruns with 36 RBI and 14 stolen bases. He led the Pirates in hits (79), total bases (120), triples (4), slugging percentage (.580), on base percentage (.444) and was second in runs scored. He was recently named an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
The Monroe, Conn. native was the only remaining college player to have played under former Pirate head coach Keith LeClair and this season was awarded the honorary No. 23 jersey. The number is awarded annually to a deserving player who best displays the hustle, determination and desire that made LeClair a great coach and player.
2005 ECU Pirates Draftees
Name, Round, Overall Pick, Team Drafted By, Position
Ricky Brooks, 3rd, 95th, Chicago White Sox, RHP
* Matt Olson, 13th, 397th, Philadelphia Phillies, RHP
Billy Richardson, 14th, 428th, San Diego Padres, SS
Mark Minicozzi, 17th, 522nd, San Francisco Giants, 3B
Brian Cavanaugh, 21st, 638th, San Diego Padres, LF
* Ryan Wood, 49th, 1461st, Cleveland Indians, SS
* Indicates 2005 signee
