Walters Becomes 68th Hurricane to Reach Major Leagues
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Former Miami Hurricanes right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters was called up from Triple-A Columbus by the Cleveland Guardians Thursday.
Walters, who played for Miami from 2021-2023, has posted a 4-0 record with a 2.32 ERA and eight saves in 50 appearances this year. The 6-foot-4, 222-pound hurler has totaled 79 strikeouts over 50 1/3 innings, limiting opposing hitters to a .180 average in his first season of professional baseball.
The 23-year-old is ranked as the No. 22 prospect in the organization, according to MLB Pipeline.
With the promotion, Walters becomes the 68th Hurricane to make it to the big leagues.
Prior to being chosen by the Guardians in the Competitive Balance Round B (No. 62 overall), the Palm Bay, Fla., native proved to be one of the top relievers to ever pitch at The U.
In his three years at Miami, Walters notched a 1.41 ERA and 26 saves, which are sixth-most in program history.
A two-time consensus All-American and Stopper of the Year Finalist, Walters registered a 15.0 K/9 mark, totaling 170 punchouts over 102 innings.
Walters and the Guardians are scheduled to host the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
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