Washburn Rural alumnus from Topeka signs UDFA deal with Washington Nationals
A Topeka native is getting another step toward a professional baseball career. Cooper Carlgren, a Washburn Rural alum and former Washburn Ichabod, signed as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the Washington Nationals, according to KSNT 27 News.
Carlgren is currently playing for the Trenton Thunder in the MLB Draft League. The signing gives him a chance to compete for an opening within the Nationals organization.
For Kansas baseball fans, Carlgren’s path highlights how local high school and college programs can feed opportunities on the national stage.
