On July 9, Grand Valley State University senior shortstop Evan Morrison was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 10th round with the 297th overall pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft. Morrison, 23, is the first Laker to be drafted since left-handed pitcher Josh Smith in 2019. Morrison is also the second-highest draft pick in GVSU history, behind left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton, who was selected by the Seattle Mariners in 1998. Morriso…
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