SAN MARCOS, Texas – On the final day of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Tuesday, Texas State's
Tristan Stivors was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 16th round with the 491st overall pick.
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The right-hander led the nation in saves with 18 on his way being named the NCBWA Stopper of the Year. His save total set a new program season record and tied for the most in Sun Belt Conference history. For his career, Stivors earned 27 saves that set a TXST record and tied for the fourth highest total ever by a Sun Belt hurler.
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Stivors became the first consensus All-American in Bobcat history after being named to the first team by the ABCA, Collegiate Baseball, D1 Baseball and NCBWA. He also earned second team accolades from Baseball America and Perfect Game.
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On the mound this season, Stivors posted a staff-low 2.21 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 61 innings over 32 games. He finished with a 7-1 record and 86 strikeouts. His total tied for the third most in the Sun Belt and was the highest among the league's relievers.
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Stivors is the fourth Texas State player to have been drafted by the White Sox. He joins
Dalton Shuffield, who was chosen by the Minnesota Twins in the 10 round, in being selected in this year's draft.
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