Winkelman Drafted by Houston Astros!!!
Former 253 ace Alex Winkelman was drafted in the 21st round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Houston Astros. Winkelman, a 2011 Crystal City High graduate, just finished his junior season at Southeast Missouri State University, were he posted a 4-3 record to go along with a 4.32 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 98 innings.
Winkelman was a two time Missouri State Champion with 253, and a Central Plains Regional Runner-Up in 2010. Alex posted a 6-0 record in 2012, his final season with the program, as well as a 0.56 ERA, 73 strikeouts and only 14 walks in 37 innings pitched. As the team's center fielder and leadoff hitter, Alex led the team with a .419 on base percentage, 17 stolen bases and 43 runs.
After beginning his career with the Greenville Astros, Alex earned a promotion to the Tri-City Valley Cats of the New York-Penn League, where he was named to the all-star team. Alex was also honored as Tri-City's Pitcher of the Month for August.
Winkelman was a two time Missouri State Champion with 253, and a Central Plains Regional Runner-Up in 2010. Alex posted a 6-0 record in 2012, his final season with the program, as well as a 0.56 ERA, 73 strikeouts and only 14 walks in 37 innings pitched. As the team's center fielder and leadoff hitter, Alex led the team with a .419 on base percentage, 17 stolen bases and 43 runs.
After beginning his career with the Greenville Astros, Alex earned a promotion to the Tri-City Valley Cats of the New York-Penn League, where he was named to the all-star team. Alex was also honored as Tri-City's Pitcher of the Month for August.