Ricky Testa drafted by Colorado Rockies Baseball Team

6/11/09 - Ricky Testa was the first Cardinal pitcher taken, when the Rockies selected him in the 18th round on Wednesday. Testa was the first Lamar student-athlete selected, having his named called at 1:55 p.m. Central time by representatives of the Colorado Rockies, marking the third time for them to chose a Cardinal. The Mesquite, Texas native was the tenth pick of the 18th round, becoming the highest LU draftee since Michael Ambort was a fifth round choice of Houston in 2007. In 2009, Testa went 8-3 with a 4.13 earned run average and one save while appearing in 19 games. In two seasons as a Cardinal, the right-hander saw action in 39 games with nine starts as he fashioned an 11-5 record with one save and a 4.39 ERA. Approximately 15 minutes after Testa, Brandhorst was picked by the Baltimore Orioles with the fifth choice of the 20th round. The right-hander out of San Antonio, Texas, was used in a closer role for much of the 2009 campaign, posting a 3.59 ERA with two saves and a 3-0 record in 47.2 innings covering 25 appearances.  More

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