June 15, 2026

Ohio State pitcher Garrett Burhenn selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 MLB draft

We have another Ohio State pitcher off the board. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Ohio State’s Garrett Burhenn taken by Detroit Tigers in the MLB draft Not too long after Seth Lonsway went to the San Francisco Giants in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB draft, his fellow starting pitcher Garrett Burhenn was taken in the ninth round by the Detroit Tigers with the No. 255 overall pick. Burhenn notched seven wins to lead the Buckeyes in 2021 while posting a 3.81 ERA. It was thought that he’d go somewhere in the draft, and when all the dust settled and that proved to be true. His coach believes it’s in large part because of his professionalism and ability to throw multiple pitches for strikes. “Garrett Burhenn is steady Eddy and maybe one of the better starters in the Midwest,” said OSU coach Greg Beals. “He just takes the ball and…

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