Saucke Selected by White Sox on Day Two of MLB Draft

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Outfielder Casey Saucke was selected in the fourth round (107th overall) by the Chicago White Sox on day two of the 2024 MLB Draft. He is the third Cavalier taken in this year’s draft.

It marks the third time in four seasons that UVA had three players taken in the first five rounds of the draft. In the Brian O’Connor era (2004-present) three or more players have been taken in the first five rounds a total of 10 times. Saucke is the 101st MLB Draft selection from UVA since 2004.

Saucke is coming off his best season as a Cavalier, posting career highs in hits (88), doubles (18), home runs (14), RBI (65) and total bases (145) in 2024. He was recognized as a Third Team All-American by Perfect Game and also garnered Second Team All-ACC honors. Enrolled at UVA’s Mcintire School of Commerce, he was a three-time ACC Academic honor roll member and was twice named to the ACC All-Academic Team.

Saucke compiled 159 RBI and 50 doubles over his three-year Cavalier career, both tied for the eighth-most in UVA history. He was an everyday player since stepping foot on grounds and started all but one game in right field the past two seasons.

The MLB Draft concludes on Tuesday (July 16) at 2 p.m. with rounds 11-20. The remaining portion of the draft will be broadcast on MLB.com.

2024 UVA MLB Draft Picks
Griff O’Ferrall (Baltimore Orioles) – Round 1 (32nd Overall)
Ethan Anderson (Baltimore Orioles) – Round 2 (61st Overall)
Casey Saucke (Chicago White Sox) – Round 4 (107th Overall)