Shockers' Nick Potter drafted by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft

Shockers' Nick Potter drafted by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft

WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.

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Astros 2025 Draft Picks: Rounds 4-20

Facebook Twitter Email The Astros made seventeen picks on the second day of the draft. Below is a quick run down on the players. Rd 4, #126) Nick Monistere, OF, Southern Mississippi Monistere, born in Sugar Land, TX, had a breakout junior season for Southern Mississippi hitting .323 with 21 home runs and 72 runs batted in over 63 games. He can play all over the field and has some big time power. I was also told he has top of the scale makeup. Rd…

Shocker baseball’s Nick Potter selected by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft

For the second year in a row, a pitcher for Wichita State’s baseball team has been selected in the MLB Draft. On Monday afternoon, junior Nick Potter was picked in the fifth round, 156th overall, by the Houston Astros. His selection comes 364 days after former Shocker Caden Favors was drafted in the sixth round in 2024 by the Cleveland Guardians. In his lone season with the Shockers, Potter appeared in 23 games, all out of the bullpen. Potter bo…