Drew Rom took the mound for his fourth career Major League start with the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. But unlike the other three starts, this one came minutes across the Ohio River from where he grew up facing the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. The 23-year-old worked his way through the minor leagues […]
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Highlands grad Rom making MLB debut Monday night
Drew Rom’s Major League debut is finally here. The 23-year-old left-hander will make his MLB debut Monday night with the St. Louis Cardinals as they play in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. Rom was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-player deal at […]
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Highlands grad Rom involved in trade to Cardinals
Drew Rom’s Major League debut won’t end up being with Baltimore after all. The 23-year-old left-hander was traded from the Orioles to the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-player deal centered around Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty headed to Baltimore as the Orioles make their playoff push. Rom along with Cesar Prieto were traded to St. […]
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Rom gets Major League call up
Highlands grad Drew Rom is headed to the Big Show. Rom was called up by the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday from Triple-A Norfolk, paving way for him to make his MLB debut once he makes its first appearance. He was 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA in six starts with Norfolk, striking out 32 in 31.1 […]
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Highlands Alum Named Orioles Pitcher of Month in May of 2019 Season
Rom Focused on Control During Time Off Baseball Patrick Cavey. Highlands 2018 alum Drew Rom winds up during a game with the Delmarva Shorebirds last season. Rom has a career 2.64 Earned Run Average in 31 games in the minor leagues. He earned the distinction of the Baltimore Orioles Pitcher of the Month in May, […]
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Drew Rom Signs with Baltimore Orioles, Gets $650,000 Signing Bonus
Drew Rom, now a former Highlands baseball pitcher and Mr. Kentucky Baseball, has signed a rookie contract worth $650,000 to sign with the Baltimore Orioles. Rom, who had committed to play for the University of Michigan, was picked in the fourth round of the amateur draft at number 115 overall. According to MLB.com, the 115 […]
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Drew Rom Named Kentucky Mr. Baseball
Highlands Senior Pitcher, Drew Rom, has been named Kentucky Mr. Baseball. Rom, who has committed to the University of Michigan and was recently drafted in the fourth round by the Baltimore Orioles, got the win in the team’s first round game in the state tournament. Pitcher Hunter Dreves and shortstop, Ethan Kavanaugh, were also named […]
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Drew Rom Selected in Fourth Round (#115) of MLB Draft
Highlands Senior Pitcher, Drew Rom, has been selected in the fourth round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft at number 115 overall by the Baltimore Orioles. Rom originally committed and signed with the University of Michigan to play baseball. He’ll now have to decide whether to sign professionally with the Orioles and forego his college […]