First Annual Wolf vs. Pack Draft

Posing after the draft with Captain Michael Bradshaw

To outsiders it may seem a bit silly to have a fake baseball draft from just one college team. But the Nevada Wolf Pack players found it a blast.

The team plays an annual series between each other; dividing their D1 college team into two teams for a three game weekend series.

New Head Coach Jay Johnson thought it would be fun to have an in-house draft for the series. 

Captains were selected to represent the two teams and the remainder of the team dressed in suits and ties and brought fancy dates to the first annual Wolf vs. Pack baseball draft.

The evening began with dinner for the team and continued to a formal draft setting. With announcers, played by the school’s cheerleaders, and a formal list of the top picks. 

Just like a formal draft, the teams took turns picking players. When the players were selected they would get up and take a picture with the cheerleaders then sign their ‘contract’. 

The night was full of laughs from the team; it clearly brought the team together for a great bonding experience and a fun way to get the weekend series started.

New Head Coach Johnson seems to already have a great idea of ways to bring the team together. Hopefully, resulting is close ties between players and a great season ahead.

Writers, Kara Marken and Gloria Davis, pose with Captain
Michael Bradshaw and Player Colby Blueberg after the draft.