Pitcher Jordan Gottesman and outfielder Cameron Maldonado were taken in back-to-back rounds by the San Francisco Giants — two of a program-record six players with Northeastern ties selected in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Northeastern University made history in the 2025 MLB Draft, with a program-record six players selected — including five current Huskies and one recruit.
The milestone continues a remarkable run of success under coach Mike Glavine, whose teams have now produced at least one draft pick in eight straight years.
Leading the way were left-handed pitcher Jordan Gottesman and center fielder Cam Maldonado — Northeastern teammates who were both selected by the San Francisco Giants. Gottesman went in the sixth round (176th overall) and Maldonado followed in the seventh (206th overall).
Gottesman and Maldonado were joined by shortstop Jack Goodman (13th round, 399th overall, Detroit Tigers), reliever Cooper McGrath (18th round, 536th overall, San Francisco Giants) and starter Aiven Cabral (18th round, 547th overall, Atlanta Braves).
An incoming recruit, right-handed pitcher Landon Manzi, was also drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 14th round (415th overall).
Glavine said hearing his players’ names called is one of the proudest moments for the coaching staff.
“Having five current players drafted, one high school commit drafted, and two players signed is a testament to their hard work, dedication and belief in the process,” Glavine said.
He added that the success reflects not just individual achievement, but the strength of the entire program.
“For our program, it reinforces that we’re doing things the right way, developing not only talented ballplayers, but professionals ready to take the next step,” Glavine said. “It’s not just about sending players to the next level, it’s about building a legacy Northeastern baseball can be proud of and future recruits can believe in.”
Gottesman and Maldonado anchored one of the most successful seasons in program history, as Northeastern finished 49-11, won the Coastal Athletic Association tournament for just the second time, and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Gottesman, a graduate student from Acton, Massachusetts, went 9-2 with a 2.27 ERA in 83.1 innings, striking out 97 batters and holding opponents to a .185 average. He is the highest-drafted Husky pitcher of the 2020s, surpassing Cam Schlittler and Dennis Colleran.
Maldonado, a junior from Wolcott, Connecticut, batted .351 with 15 home runs, 59 RBIs and 29 stolen bases in 60 games. He recorded 120 outfield putouts without an error and is the second-highest drafted Northeastern position player in the past nine years, behind only 2024 third-rounder Mike Sirota.
Goodman hit .335 and posted a .967 fielding percentage. McGrath recorded a 1.66 ERA in 21.2 innings of relief work, while Cabral compiled a 10-3 record with a 2.92 ERA and 74 strikeouts over 16 starts.