Skidmore Grad Hornung Drafted by Blue Jays
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College alum Jackson Hornung was selected in the 16th round (484th pick) of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Hornung is the first Thoroughbred athlete to be drafted by a professional team, according to a release on the Skidmore Athletics website.
“We couldn’t be happier for Jackson, as this is an incredible accomplishment for him and our entire program,” said Skidmore baseball coach Ron Plourde in the release. “He’s done everything the right way and is in this position because of his abilities, work ethic and great attitude. We wish him continued success in his professional career!”
Hornung was an NCAA Division III All-American, and was twice named Liberty League Player of the Year, the release states. In 98 career games, Hornung recorded a batting average of .430, with 22 home runs, 106 RBIs, and a .540 on-base percentage, according to his profile on the Skidmore Athletics website.
In his senior year, Hornung hit .424 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs, leading the Liberty League in slugging percentage and on-base percentage, the release states. A native of Ashland, Massachusetts, Hornung has played for both the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League and the North Shore Navigators of the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer.