AIKEN, S.C. – Former University of South Carolina Aiken baseball standout Blake Seigler has inked a contract with the State College Spikes of the newly formed MLB Draft League.

The team is located in State College, Pa. The State College Spikes open the season on Monday, May 24 against Williamsport. 

Seigler, a right-handed pitcher from North Augusta, S.C., appeared in 44 games over the last four seasons for the Pacers. He worked 66.1 innings during his career, registering 71 strikeouts, including 48 in 39.1 innings during the 2021 campaign.

Seigler held hitters to a .219 batting average in 2021 and to a .228 batting average throughout his career. The 6'3" hurler compiled a 3-3 career mark and tallied three saves. He recorded five career starts, with four coming in 2021. Seigler also had a 3.80 ERA for his career.  

The MLB Draft League is the first league in the country focused on top prospects who are eligible to be drafted by MLB Clubs that summer. With the 2021 MLB Draft moved back to July and being held as part of All-Star Week, draft-eligible players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to MLB Clubs and fans. The new format affirms MLB's commitment to the region and assures that communities of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New Jersey will continue to host high-caliber baseball and future Major Leaguers for years to come. 

Plans include a 68-game regular season with an annual All-Star Break centered around the MLB Draft. MLB Draft League participants will receive unprecedented visibility to MLB Club scouts through both in-person observation and state-of-the-art scouting technology, and educational programming designed to prepare them for careers as professional athletes. PBR will provide support for the league's staffing, player and coach recruitment, on-field operations, and administrative functions. PBR will also use their media and technology platforms to promote the league and its players throughout the season.

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