Vauxhall Jets grads Palmegiani, Hawkins selected in MLB draft

Vauxhall Jets alum Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, B.C.) was selected in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Photo: Vauxhall Academy

July 13, 2021

Official Vauxhall Academy News Release

Vauxhall Academy Jets alumni standout 3B/OF Damiano Palmegiani (Cloverdale, BC) was drafted in the 14th round, 422nd overall by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

He was a three-year standout for the Jets before moving onto Cal State Northridge and College of Southern Nevada. He is coming off a monster year at CSN earning himself NJCAA 1st team All American honours.

Another Vauxhall Academy Jets alum, RHP Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, Sask.), was drafted in the ninth round, 280th overall by the San Diego Padres. He was a two-year standout for the Jets before moving onto the University of British Columbia. Hawkins had a challenging couple of years with COVID 19 and UBC being unable to cross the border for game.

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros –signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attended Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays 2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – attended Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – attended University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed

2013 – Adam Nelubowich – Houston Astros – signed

2013 – Chris Thibideau – San Diego Padres – North Florida University

2014 – Ben Onyshko – Milwaukee Brewers – Stetson University

2016- Josh Burgmann – St. Louis Cardinals – currently attending University of Washington

2018 – Damiano Palmegiani – Toronto Blue Jays – currently attending Cal State Northridge

2019 – Adam Macko – Seattle Mariners – signed

2019 – Josh Burgmann – Chicago Cubs – signed