Former PCA Lions Drafted by Phillies & Cards

Congratulations, Cameron Rupp and Jordan Swagerty! Cameron and Jordan, two of our outstanding former baseball players here at PCA, were among the top baseball players in the MLB draft. Jordan, a sophomore closer at Arizona State University, was the 75th pick in the draft (second round) by the St. Louis Cardinals. Cameron, a junior, is catcher at the University of Texas. He was taken in the third round (108th pick) by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Today, the guys talked to Ty Robinson, our Sports Information Director at PCA, and had this to say:

Cameron: “I’ve been smiling ever since I found out. I’m really happy. (Coach Mike Maack and PCA) taught me to never give up and never stop pursuing my goal. I’ve learned that God’s in control and will guide me through it all.”

Jordan: “This has been an exciting day. Coach Maack and PCA molded me into the person I’ve become and helped me get to this point.”

I’m glad to see the boys going to these great organizations (if everything works out with the negotiations) and I look forward to seeing them rise up through the minors.

These are good times for Cameron and Jordan, who not only can look ahead to playing pro ball, but their current teams could meet up once again in the College World Series. I’m hoping to make my way to Omaha to watch them play at the famed Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium.

Only one thing could have made this sweeter ... if the beloved Rangers had drafted them!