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Matthew Becker, a senior pitcher from the University of South Carolina, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins. His outstanding collegiate career includes 263 strikeouts and impressive performances during the 2025 season, where he showcased his talent with notable victories and accolades.
Columbia, South Carolina – Matthew Becker, a senior lefthanded pitcher from the University of South Carolina, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 19th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 14. Becker was picked 569th overall, following a notable collegiate career that included significant accomplishments on the mound.
Becker, a native of Chapin, South Carolina, has made a substantial impact during his four-year tenure at the University of South Carolina. Over his career, he appeared in 79 games, recording 14 wins and 6 saves, along with a remarkable total of 263 strikeouts across 193.1 innings pitched. In the 2025 season alone, Becker showcased his talents in 19 games, including 6 starts, where he achieved 3 wins and recorded 64 strikeouts in 47.1 innings of work.
The 2025 season proved to be particularly fruitful for Becker, highlighted by a standout performance during his first start against Sacred Heart on February 15, 2025, where he achieved a season-high of 9 strikeouts. Following this impressive debut, Becker continued to demonstrate his skill, striking out 8 batters in a subsequent game against Milwaukee on February 22, 2025. Additionally, on April 6, 2025, he delivered a strong 4.2 innings of relief against Mississippi State, where he struck out 7 batters. His efforts culminated in a victory against LSU on May 15, 2025, further showcasing his capabilities on the field.
Becker’s journey in college baseball began strong as he made a name for himself early on. In March 2022, he was honored as the SEC Freshman of the Week after a standout performance where he struck out 11 batters against the No. 1 ranked Texas team.
This marks a continuation of the Minnesota Twins’ interest in players from the University of South Carolina, as Becker is the second consecutive Gamecock to be selected by the organization. Last year, Eli Jones was picked in the 7th round of the 2024 Draft. The University of South Carolina had an impressive showing during the 2025 MLB Draft, with multiple players being selected. Alongside Becker, Ethan Petry was chosen in the 2nd round (49th overall) by the Washington Nationals, and Nathan Hall was selected in the 5th round (153rd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The selections of Becker and his fellow teammates reflect the University of South Carolina’s strong baseball program and its ability to develop talent capable of succeeding at the professional level. As Becker transitions from college to the MLB, he hopes to make an impact with the Minnesota Twins, furthering his career in professional baseball.
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- Gamecocks Online: Becker Picked by Minnesota in 19th Round of the MLB Draft
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- Live 5 News: USC’s Hall, Becker Taken on 2nd Day of MLB Draft
- Wikipedia: Minnesota Twins
- Star Tribune: Minnesota Twins Draft Picks 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: MLB Draft
- New York Times: MLB Draft 2025 Live Updates
- Google News: MLB Draft 2025
- NJ.com: NJ’s Top 2025 MLB Draft Prospects
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