UBC's Heppner, Domingo both taken in Major League Baseball draft

Two more Thunderbirds have earned their opportunity to go pro, as UBC ace Sean Heppner and fireballer Vicarte Domingo have both been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Heppner was taken in the 12th round, 355th overall, by the Cleveland Guardians. Domingo was chosen in the 19th round, 570th overall, by the San Diego Padres. The two pitchers are the 32nd and 33rd players in program history drafted to or signed by an MLB team.

Canadians in College, Major Leagues (MLB), 2020 MLB DRAFTBob BroughtonJuly 17, 2024

Broughton: Q&A with Sean Heppner

Canadian Baseball Network contributor Bob Broughton recently caught up with UBC Thunderbirds right-hander Sean Heppner, who is pitching for the Kamloops NorthPaws of the West Coast League this summer.

SandlotsBob BroughtonJune 27, 2022