The New York Yankees have selected Chaminade outfielder, Blake Rutherford ’16 during the first-round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft. During his senior year, Rutherford batted .577 and had 45 hits. He is part of the Varsity Baseball team who clinched the school’s first Mission League title since 2005.

Read more about Blake’s draft experience and view photos from the Los Angeles Daily News.